I WILL SHOOT ALL SORTS OF SMALL GAME, BUT MAINLY MUSKRATS AND FOX WHICH WOULD STOP THEM FASTER UP TO 125 YARDS
2007-10-30 12:44:12 · 10 answers · asked by jcmudslinger 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
The 22 mag has been much maligned. I was over-joyed with the performance of mine I bought about ten years ago. Then came the hmr. The hmr is better. It shouldn't be but it is.
2007-10-31 16:52:24 · answer #1 · answered by uncle frosty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never had a need for either. If a .22 lr won't do it, a .223 will and it costs less to hand load .223 than the cost of .17 HMR or .22 Mag ammo. A .223 has at least 4 times as much energy as either one.
2016-05-26 03:36:26 · answer #2 · answered by gladis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faster is a relative term and it only applies if you make a solid clean hit. "Flatter" is the key here and the 17HMR is a much flatter shooting bullet than the 22 WMR. The 17HMR is a smaller lighter bullet so it is faster velocity wise and drops less over extended distances, better than the heavier 22 FMJ (Full Metal Jacketed)WMR.
I use the 17HMR myself on Coyotes, Fox, Ground Squirrels and Gophers with incredible results at 150 yards.
2007-10-30 12:57:22 · answer #3 · answered by JD 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
22 mag, all the way. The 17 is ok but expensive to shoot.
125 yds is a little long for fox with either, i'd suggest a 223.
2007-10-30 13:41:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Either round is alright for muskrats, fox may be a little dicey. 22WMR is a little better "all purpose" caliber. (I loved it for turkey until they made rimfires illegal.) If you haven't already done so, check out the CCI 22WMR with the V-Max Bullet. It's listed under "Varmint" on the page linked below.
2007-10-30 19:14:26 · answer #5 · answered by John T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.17 HMR will reach out a little bit farther than .22 magnum because it has a flatter trajectory, and being faster, the .17 HMR will have a little more devastation on impact.
2007-10-30 17:26:14 · answer #6 · answered by super682003 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
17 baby but 22 is ok
2007-10-30 14:33:21 · answer #7 · answered by jordan c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like the 17 hmr
2007-10-30 13:12:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2007-10-31 04:44:30 · answer #9 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with JD
Basically he said what I was thinking.
2007-10-30 14:25:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋