.17 HRF for squirrels

1950KID · 01-20-2003, 05:39 AM

Have you used a .17 HEF for squirrels? How did it work? Your opinion?

TREEDOG · 01-22-2003, 10:24 PM

ugh assuming u mean the 17 hmr(hornady magnum rimfire), no, but ive seen pictures on varmint als website and it is very destructive on meat. course if ur like me ur a head shot only guy anyway so it shouldnt be a problem and more potent than ur normal 22 lr.

1950KID · 01-25-2003, 12:56 PM

17 HMR. Correct.

TREEDOG · 01-26-2003, 06:46 PM

Yea, it will work and looks like a fun round, id love to try one myself for little varmints (smaller than coyote).

longspring · 01-26-2003, 08:00 PM

I've never tried this round either. Though about buying one, but already got 22mag. Heres some numbers; at 50y, muzzle velocity 2,215fps, 185ft-lbs energy, 17gr ballistic tip bullet. Sounds explosive if you know what I mean. Yeah you better make them all head shots, or find a recipe for squirrel burgers. With well placed shots would make an excellent choice for little critters, In my opinion better than the 22mag, because of flatter tragectory.

TREEDOG · 01-26-2003, 09:43 PM

Yea headshot only if u want meat, but if ur just gettin rid of a no good a problem like a field rat/skunk/possum/armidillo then its sure to blow a nice hole in one.