Over the years, I've always had one rifle that I referred to as my "truck gun". This rifle was hauled around in the pickup, tractor cab, 4-wheeler, or UTV, to used on the farm for whatever use was deemed necessary. I have used the following calibers....243, 223, 22 Mag, 22 LR, and the 17 HMR. I used the 17 to kill 5 coyotes, all one shot kills at ranges up to 100 yards. I rarely, if ever, use the 17 anymore as I have found better choices. But, it worked alright for me, no complaints whatsoever. I think anyone using it needs to realize that it's not a long range round for big critters, and bullet placement is the key.....something that can be said about a lot of different calibers.