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<blockquote data-quote="lewwetzel" data-source="post: 1860540" data-attributes="member: 21496"><p>I used a .17 HMR for groundhog hunting on a property where the tiny, frangible (20 gr.) bullet was preferable, and to my (protected) ears the report was a tad quieter than my preferred rimfire 'chuck round: the .22 WMR. Will grudgingly admit the HMR was a bit faster and flatter, and with careful shot placement was surprisingly lethal on our big Eastern 'hogs. But I just could never "warm up" to the round, and would much prefer having a .22 Mag in my hand than an HMR if a big ol' coyote would appear while hunting smaller game. I'm planning on getting rid of all my rimfire rifles and getting a nice semi-auto .22 WMR as we speak.</p><p>Same with centerfires. IME, I couldn't swap a .17 Hornady Hornet for a .22 Hornet fast enough.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lewwetzel, post: 1860540, member: 21496"] I used a .17 HMR for groundhog hunting on a property where the tiny, frangible (20 gr.) bullet was preferable, and to my (protected) ears the report was a tad quieter than my preferred rimfire ‘chuck round: the .22 WMR. Will grudgingly admit the HMR was a bit faster and flatter, and with careful shot placement was surprisingly lethal on our big Eastern ‘hogs. But I just could never “warm up” to the round, and would much prefer having a .22 Mag in my hand than an HMR if a big ol’ coyote would appear while hunting smaller game. I’m planning on getting rid of all my rimfire rifles and getting a nice semi-auto .22 WMR as we speak. Same with centerfires. IME, I couldn’t swap a .17 Hornady Hornet for a .22 Hornet fast enough. [/QUOTE]
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