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Do I need a 17HMR for badger and rabbits?
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<blockquote data-quote="arch408" data-source="post: 1925922" data-attributes="member: 59036"><p>"Need" a very personaly interpreted operative word. For instance I need my Shelby GT500. My wife say it is a middle age regression syndrome (male menopause). Doesn't matter, I have one. Do you need a .17 HMR? Definately not for hunting rabbits to eat. Way too destructive unless you can hit them in the eye every time. I use mine on prairie dogs to over 150 yards with excellant results. I also have a 17 Mach II. It is an excellant killer on small game. Again, it can be a little messy if rabbits are gut shot. I love my .204. Spectacular on prairie dogs and no destructive exit holes on coyotes. Ditto with my .17 Rem. Expends all energy immediately. I shot a jack rabbit once broadside through the chest at about 150 yards. Fur flew and when I inspected the rabbit, it looked normal except for a trickle of blood at the hole. Turned the rabbit over and all the fur was missing opposite the entrance and no exit. Didn't cut the rabbit open, but I'll bet the lungs and lungs were turned into jelly. So, if you are rabbit hunting, I'd carry some hyper velocity rounds for a chance encounter with a badger if you want more energy, although the 22 LR would probably suffice. It would even work on a coyote inside of 100 yards (with good bullet placement). Once again, do you need a .17 HMR? Yes, if you think of a slightest reason for on. No, if it's going to insure you going have to pay alimony(unless you are looking for an excuse to get rid of her and that's all it would take). So let your conscience be your guide.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="arch408, post: 1925922, member: 59036"] "Need" a very personaly interpreted operative word. For instance I need my Shelby GT500. My wife say it is a middle age regression syndrome (male menopause). Doesn't matter, I have one. Do you need a .17 HMR? Definately not for hunting rabbits to eat. Way too destructive unless you can hit them in the eye every time. I use mine on prairie dogs to over 150 yards with excellant results. I also have a 17 Mach II. It is an excellant killer on small game. Again, it can be a little messy if rabbits are gut shot. I love my .204. Spectacular on prairie dogs and no destructive exit holes on coyotes. Ditto with my .17 Rem. Expends all energy immediately. I shot a jack rabbit once broadside through the chest at about 150 yards. Fur flew and when I inspected the rabbit, it looked normal except for a trickle of blood at the hole. Turned the rabbit over and all the fur was missing opposite the entrance and no exit. Didn't cut the rabbit open, but I'll bet the lungs and lungs were turned into jelly. So, if you are rabbit hunting, I'd carry some hyper velocity rounds for a chance encounter with a badger if you want more energy, although the 22 LR would probably suffice. It would even work on a coyote inside of 100 yards (with good bullet placement). Once again, do you need a .17 HMR? Yes, if you think of a slightest reason for on. No, if it's going to insure you going have to pay alimony(unless you are looking for an excuse to get rid of her and that's all it would take). So let your conscience be your guide. [/QUOTE]
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