.17 are these good coyote killers or too small????

[solodren]

I know this gun is fast and flat shooting but carry a small load what are you guys expert opinions on these speed demons...

 

[Trapper John]

I'm not too confident using the .17 HMR on coyotes. It can work but if I'm not 100% convinced I just can't use it.

The .17 Remington is another story. I love the .17 Remington as a varmint caliber especially if you want minimal damage to the hide.

 

[Cull Buck Hunter]

Better make good shots with a small caliber, they will killem but you don't have alot of room for error. I like a .223 with 70gr bullets for yotes. I have shot foxes with the 17hmr, it kills them but they run back into the brush. The bigger calibers tends to anchor them in their tracks.

 

[statelineRUT]

If you put the bullet where you need to it will. Got this gal at 100 yards. 17gr vmax.

I normally use my 204 or 223 for calling though.

 

[Tnyoteboy]

Oh man, we got to see the 17HMR yote again! Seriously, very light bullet to rely on to be consistent.

 

[statelineRUT]

:grin: Just for you Mike.

 

[Tnyoteboy]

I'm honored Lee.

 

[spitndrum]

Put it were it counts....

 

[PickettSFHunter]

Way to small in my opinion, unless you head shoot.

 

[CATCHDAWG]

I have witnessed wwaaayyyy to many run-offs with 17hmrs. I'd use a .22 mag before a hmr. Centerfire cartridge's are a far better choice imo.