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Old 01-27-2006 | 08:50 AM
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Default RE: 22 magnum vs. 17 hmr

I think that in terms of ballistics, the .17 is about 25% more powerful than the .22 mag.Once you get beyond the 75 to 100 yard range, the .17 is hands down a better gun. In my personal experience with squirrel hunting, the .17 doesn't do significantly more damage to the hide or meat than a 22mag.
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