again just curious, not in any way suggesting you can't just having no experience with a 17 cal center fire, can you zap varmint's out at 200-300 yards or more with a 17?
like you can with some of the faster 22 cals?
is it reasonable to expect a 17cal to take out lets say prairie dogs and maybe occasionally a coyote out at 200-300 yards or more with a 17?
I know I have a browning 78 heavy barrel single shot in 223 that will, and a 223 is hardly a FAST 22 cal.