Originally Posted by
Big Uncle
I have shot foxes with a .22 Hornet and not torn them up too badly, but a friend blew one up with a .17HMR (at fairly close range). Both impact velocity and bullet construction seem to be the key.
That's why I stipulated the 20 gr HP's the 17 gr v-max's are pretty bad about splashing on close range impacts, I did omit the hornet simply because it's not offered in many rifles anymore, but it is suitable also
RR