17hmr test
01-24-2007, 03:42 PM
#13
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WC FL
Posts: 26,323
RE: 17hmr test
ORIGINAL: Lanse couche couche
And I know that lot's of "saltines" have taken their share of gators, wild hogs, and deer with it in the old days.
And I know that lot's of "saltines" have taken their share of gators, wild hogs, and deer with it in the old days.
01-24-2007, 04:58 PM
#16
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LaFollette, Tennessee
Posts: 492
RE: 17hmr test
I have yet to see anything reasonable that my .17 will not destroy. It is accurate to ridiculous rimfire ranges, i'm planning on taking some steel/alum. plates to shoot at for some serious penetration testing when i have the time in a week or two. When I get around to it I'll post results. I only shoot the ballistic tipped Federal/Hornady in mine. I lose about a 1/4" off my groups with the hollow points. I think its overkill for squirrels honestly though. I nailed an average sized gray squirrel at about 65-70 yards and the entry was about quarter sized, exit was from its armpit to its hind legs with all the entrails hanging out. Luckily it didnt hurt much meat though.
01-24-2007, 05:13 PM
#17
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pirate on the river Saskatchewan
Posts: 2,167
RE: 17hmr test
Here's a little test i did of my own. V-shock ballistic tip on a beaver at 30 yards. Needle hole in the pelt and explosion on the skull. I love. Best beaver gun I have ever picked up.
01-24-2007, 08:33 PM
#20
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WC FL
Posts: 26,323
RE: 17hmr test
ORIGINAL: Lanse couche couche
And I know that Lot's of "saltines" have taken their share of gators, wild hogs, and deer with it in the old days.
And I know that Lot's of "saltines" have taken their share of gators, wild hogs, and deer with it in the old days.
As for squirrels, hell I can take as many as I want with my 35yr old Springfield.22LR...