RE: 17HMR and squirrels...
Have you tried the cci's? If not you may try them. My local gunshop has some of the Hornady 17 hmr 20gr xtp's in im wanting to try them out for beaver this fall. Maybe a fox or two if im lucky. They may also be the solution to your problem. I think the 20 grainers will work great on fox/bobcat.