The distances is significant. It takes binoculars to spot and shooting sticks to hit. I shoot competitively with my father as well so im an ok shot.
2006-10-08 10:55:27 · 6 answers · asked by roncho 4 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Hmmm, the load is a hollow point but im not sure about the grain.
2006-10-08 11:17:25 · update #1
I think your definition of "big hole" is relative. I don't care what critter you shoot with a .17. A .223, 22-250, or .204 Ruger is faster, shooting a heavier bullet and will literally vaporize small animals when shot with an expanding bullet. This not saying anything bad about the .17 HMR, I have one and it is my favorite rimfire out west, but it doesn't compare to a good centerfire varmit round.
2006-10-10 09:56:51 · answer #1 · answered by Charles B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bullet is moving so fast that it blows up when it hits.It's size and speed makes it so deadly for small game. I like 22mag. It has a heaver bullet and is slower and it will give you more shock to kill but less damage . It will not shoot as fare but 200 yards is as fare as you'll probably see around this part of the country.
2006-10-08 12:23:59 · answer #2 · answered by Jerome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the hole is too big to suit you, try non-hollowpoints. Heavier bullets have less velocity and may make smaller holes. Shoot some phone books, boards, etc. and see what effects different bullets have on them.
2006-10-09 05:43:29 · answer #3 · answered by miyuki & kyojin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the bullet. hollow points are designed to make a big hole. try non hollow point bullets for more accuracy and smaller mess.
2006-10-09 02:22:09 · answer #4 · answered by Akela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there , your bullet may be keyholeing out at a long distance , turning sideways, this causes much more damage,
2006-10-08 12:54:31 · answer #5 · answered by burnie_1_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot loads or hollow points would do that.
2006-10-08 11:09:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋