RE: biggest game taken with 17hmr
Took 3 coyotes since 2004 with the .17HMR, but not a planned hunt. All 3 were taken during the birthing of a new cria from my families llama herd. Head shots were taken, and never needed a follow up shot. I prefer my bigger guns for taking of any coyotes in planned or unplanned harvests, but at the times of these harvests, the Ruger .17 HMR was the only gun I had at the time. Fortunately I had the gun, and fortunately the coyotes were under 120 yards for correct shot placement with that caliber, but like I said I prefer larger calibers but vital shots, not head shots. Other than that, the .17 HMR for me claimed 4 badgers, hundreds and hundreds of ground squirrels, dozen or more cottontails, one rattlesnake, and a couple of woodpeckers that were destroying facing on my barn. Effective round, when used properly.
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I am reminded everyday that life is too precious by my best friend, Lt. Ken Ballard, who lost his life while serving in Iraq. He fought for our freedom, to do what we do, and how we do it. Hunt till you drop!
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