Recent content by Doug76

I hear you. I'm very inclined toward a .243Win AR10 build.

Where I am my friends hunt them the distance is almost always short, inside 80yds, and we use .30cal and .223 equally effectively. The .30's are 7.62x39 in SKS's and a Saiga, the .223's in AR's. We've also used .17HMR but it's always a head shot with those, and it works just fine. Just want to...

My answer was geared toward .17HMR vs .22Mag. If by .223 you mean .223Rem, you are absolutely correct. No comparison at all.

Hmm, need to read more of this thread I reckon. Didn't know there was a heated argument going on. But I'm with you, .17HMR over .22Mag.

And where is your 100yd and further energy readings for the .22Mag? Leaving out vital info does not make the case partner.

Your wrong partner, look it up. The .17 is proven to retain more energy at range. And energy is not just based on bullet weight, it's also a function of speed. The .17HMR has marginally more power at range, and is definitely flatter shooting and more accurate.

Unless they are very close range, I recommend you use the .17HMR. Me and my hunting pal use the 17g V-Max and 20g XTP Hornady's with equal success. Head shots always, right under the ear, and hogs to 150lbs so far. Never fail so far. The .17HMR retains greater energy beyond 50yds than the...