#2914429 - 08/20/12 08:09 PM
.17 HMR and Squirrels
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UTGrad
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I've got a .17 HMR bolt action I was going to try on some squirrels this weekend. Anybody use this caliber on squirrels?
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#2914430 - 08/20/12 08:10 PM
Re: .17 HMR and Squirrels
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KPH
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I did once if you want to take something home then only do head shots.
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#2914506 - 08/20/12 08:42 PM
Re: .17 HMR and Squirrels
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william martin
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if you get the cci fmj or the hollow points they do ok but the ballistic tip way to much damage
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#2914618 - 08/20/12 10:07 PM
Re: .17 HMR and Squirrels
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cecil30-30
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FMJ's are illegal to hunt with..
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#2914634 - 08/20/12 10:26 PM
Re: .17 HMR and Squirrels
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redblood
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i have nver used one, but have been in many squirrel tourneys where someone has used them. their results have typically been poor. they are not quite as accurate as a 22 lr at squirrel hunting ranges. they are very loud, which spoils the area faster and very destructive on meat.
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#2914724 - 08/21/12 04:29 AM
Re: .17 HMR and Squirrels
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mike243
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They work fine if head shooting or a thru the ribs from the side.i dont cook the ribs so they get tossed any way.been shooting a nef since they first came out.very accurate round for the most part.
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#2915724 - 08/21/12 09:02 PM
Re: .17 HMR and Squirrels
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FOX FIRE
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Not for me anyway, to much damage if your meat hunt'n, if your just kill'n pest thats another story.
try this, shoot a grape fruit with a ballistic tip & see what happens.
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#2919450 - 08/24/12 08:54 PM
Re: .17 HMR and Squirrels
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ColdCase1984
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FMJ's are illegal to hunt with..
I'd argue that only applies to centerfire cartridges; .17HMR FMJ expand
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#2920091 - 08/25/12 05:18 PM
Re: .17 HMR and Squirrels
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william martin
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yea thats what i thought but wasnt sure
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