Coyote hunting with 17HMR

Deep13 · 09-07-2008, 01:50 AM

Well, I haven't read the whole thread, but unless I was sure I could outrun the thing, I would never go after any predator with anything I could not be sure of dropping it with one shot. Word on the street here is that .22-250 is the ultimate varmint round and that include coyotes.

Merlin45 · 09-22-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Yote

Well, the 17 will drop them dogs in there tracks under 100 yards from my experience. At least within 40 yards. I feel like i've fail the task if I can't call them in that close. I have drop one at 300 yrds. I guess what I'm trying to say, is , with an ethical shot, yeah it's plenty.

Another thing I should throw in, on windy days, good luck. You better know your equipment. That little round, will fly all over the place. I still like the round but, as someone who has sniper training, I do know how to comp for the wind.

I GOTTA call BS on this!. Not bashin....but 300 YARDS with a .17? Sorry, but it just aint a normal shot, not with a .17. Unless you lobbed it in like a mortar round. Can I ask where you took your Sniper training?...A 300-yard shot with a .17, is NOT ethical.....it's impossible!......Any one wanna back me up on this?

andrew cochran · 09-22-2008, 11:35 AM

I think this thread is pointless. RIMFIRE IS NOT SUITED FOR YOTES! That is the point.

tippmann7 · 09-22-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by andrew cochran

I think this thread is pointless. RIMFIRE IS NOT SUITED FOR YOTES! That is the point.

hmm well i do agree to some point, i would not use a .17hmr on a yote BUT, it is a fast moving bullet (key word- BULLET) and it WILL kill. athough there are much better options, a good shot with this round will sit down a coyote

andrew cochran · 09-22-2008, 07:23 PM

^ Yes but just because the round will kill does not mean it is a good choice for yotes. Hey a .22 LR will kill deer but is it a good choice? I'm not bashing anyboday but it is not etical to hunt them with the round. Step up to centerfire. Thiers a world of good options out thier and all are plenty powerful.

Gopher3604x4 · 09-23-2008, 07:38 AM

bought new .17 HMR called yotes for 45min got a hog, shot hog between the eyes at 50yds, made hog mad!!! killed hog with 357mag on my hip. Moral in that if you are going to call yotes and try to shoot them with the .17, you need a backup for the meaner stuff that might come in. I got rid of my 17 the next week.

TikkaTakDriver · 09-23-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by frozentorso

I feel the HMR is suitable for such game as the Secropia moth or grasshopper, and possibly on more dangerous game such as bumble bees and red wasps, providing the shooter is absolutely certain a clean thorax shot can be made.

That is hilarious

andrew cochran · 09-23-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Gopher3604x4

bought new .17 HMR called yotes for 45min got a hog, shot hog between the eyes at 50yds, made hog mad!!! killed hog with 357mag on my hip. Moral in that if you are going to call yotes and try to shoot them with the .17, you need a backup for the meaner stuff that might come in. I got rid of my 17 the next week.

Wal my point is that whey not just hunt with the backup?

FISHPOND · 09-27-2008, 11:55 PM

My 17 HMR has killed three coyotes. Do I think it can do this at 300 Yards, No. All my coyotes were killed at 70 yards and less. The problem with the HMR is either you love it or hate it. I am glad I added it to my collection, and it gives my kids the chance to kill coyotes with-out using larger calibers that they can't handle right now. Like every-thing else, work with-in it's limits and it will do the job.

tippmann7 · 09-28-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FISHPOND

My 17 HMR has killed three coyotes. Do I think it can do this at 300 Yards, No. All my coyotes were killed at 70 yards and less. The problem with the HMR is either you love it or hate it. I am glad I added it to my collection, and it gives my kids the chance to kill coyotes with-out using larger calibers that they can't handle right now. Like every-thing else, work with-in it's limits and it will do the job.

im one of the .17hmr lovers lol

DPayne · 09-28-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoot-it

Has anyone shot any coyotes with there hmr at 100 yards.What do you think about it. I killed one a few weeks ago with mine..http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...t/100_1012.jpg

i used a 20 gr fmj

I wouldn't recommend it unless your 17 HMR shoots a lot better than mine at 100 yards. The 17's will group good at 50-60 yards but past that the groups really open up. I know this is going to make a lot of people mad but please just try it. Shoot your 17 HMR at 50 yards then at 100. You will see.

DPayne · 09-28-2008, 09:45 PM

Better get you a good 22-24 cal center fire.

tc3006 · 10-03-2008, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DPayne

I wouldn't recommend it unless your 17 HMR shoots a lot better than mine at 100 yards. The 17's will group good at 50-60 yards but past that the groups really open up. I know this is going to make a lot of people mad but please just try it. Shoot your 17 HMR at 50 yards then at 100. You will see.

I would say it is either your gun or your scope(if ya have one on it). I have one with a scope and I can pop clay pigeons at 300 yrds. Not every time but 3 out of 5 times. At 200 yrds its deadly. Thats with standard cross hairs. If I were to get a mil dot I bet it would be better. I love it and would not hesitate to shoot a yote.

tippmann7 · 10-03-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DPayne

I wouldn't recommend it unless your 17 HMR shoots a lot better than mine at 100 yards. The 17's will group good at 50-60 yards but past that the groups really open up. I know this is going to make a lot of people mad but please just try it. Shoot your 17 HMR at 50 yards then at 100. You will see.

dont know whats up with yours, what ammo are you shooting? i shoot the remington 17gr v-max and i get realy tight groups at 100yds and i can do 150yds easy

huudoo · 10-13-2008, 09:56 PM

i too agree 100yards is no problem 1 inch group

AllAlaskan · 10-14-2008, 01:45 PM

I have killed stray dogs with my .22lr so im sure that at close range (50 yards or so, thats about what I shot the stray MEAN!! dogs with) im sure it would drop a Yote (I always aim for the head with my .22lr) at that range but even then thats a small bullet. I dont think I would try it with a .17, I would feel like I would be almost better off with a .177 bb gun No affence to any of you guys. Thats just how I would feel about it.

kansascoyote · 10-21-2008, 09:33 PM

No 17hmr for coyotes if your pelt shooting the 22/250 with a 45 grain boat tail soft point can not be beat . Dead the first shot and his buddy running away shot dead on the second shot.

the_harbinger · 10-21-2008, 11:56 PM

7.62x54r. you can hit the yote in the hip and still knock off its head!!! mosin nagant ftw!

AllAlaskan · 10-22-2008, 06:18 AM

ftw? lol last time I seen that used any where was World Of Warcraft lol No affence just thought it was funny was all

the_harbinger · 10-22-2008, 11:10 AM

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09-22-2008, 11:35 AM	#103
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,331	I think this thread is pointless. RIMFIRE IS NOT SUITED FOR YOTES! That is the point. __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

09-22-2008, 07:23 PM	#105
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,331	^ Yes but just because the round will kill does not mean it is a good choice for yotes. Hey a .22 LR will kill deer but is it a good choice? I'm not bashing anyboday but it is not etical to hunt them with the round. Step up to centerfire. Thiers a world of good options out thier and all are plenty powerful. __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

09-27-2008, 11:55 PM	#109
FISHPOND Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 96	My 17 HMR has killed three coyotes. Do I think it can do this at 300 Yards, No. All my coyotes were killed at 70 yards and less. The problem with the HMR is either you love it or hate it. I am glad I added it to my collection, and it gives my kids the chance to kill coyotes with-out using larger calibers that they can't handle right now. Like every-thing else, work with-in it's limits and it will do the job. __________________ One man with courage makes a majority. Andrew Jackson

10-22-2008, 06:18 AM	#119
AllAlaskan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: In HOT North East Texas Missing COLD South Central Alaska Posts: 805	ftw? lol last time I seen that used any where was World Of Warcraft lol No affence just thought it was funny was all __________________ Charlie

09-07-2008, 01:50 AM	#101
Deep13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 283	Well, I haven't read the whole thread, but unless I was sure I could outrun the thing, I would never go after any predator with anything I could not be sure of dropping it with one shot. Word on the street here is that .22-250 is the ultimate varmint round and that include coyotes.

09-23-2008, 07:38 AM	#106
Gopher3604x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 1/2 mi. off the dirt road. Posts: 111	bought new .17 HMR called yotes for 45min got a hog, shot hog between the eyes at 50yds, made hog mad!!! killed hog with 357mag on my hip. Moral in that if you are going to call yotes and try to shoot them with the .17, you need a backup for the meaner stuff that might come in. I got rid of my 17 the next week.

09-28-2008, 09:45 PM	#112
DPayne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3	Better get you a good 22-24 cal center fire.

10-13-2008, 09:56 PM	#115
huudoo Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 30 Images: 2	i too agree 100yards is no problem 1 inch group

10-14-2008, 01:45 PM	#116
AllAlaskan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: In HOT North East Texas Missing COLD South Central Alaska Posts: 805	I have killed stray dogs with my .22lr so im sure that at close range (50 yards or so, thats about what I shot the stray MEAN!! dogs with) im sure it would drop a Yote (I always aim for the head with my .22lr) at that range but even then thats a small bullet. I dont think I would try it with a .17, I would feel like I would be almost better off with a .177 bb gun No affence to any of you guys. Thats just how I would feel about it.

10-21-2008, 09:33 PM	#117
kansascoyote Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: pomona kansas out the sticks away from the city slickers Posts: 110 Blog Entries: 1	No 17hmr for coyotes if your pelt shooting the 22/250 with a 45 grain boat tail soft point can not be beat . Dead the first shot and his buddy running away shot dead on the second shot.

10-21-2008, 11:56 PM	#118
the_harbinger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 203	7.62x54r. you can hit the yote in the hip and still knock off its head!!! mosin nagant ftw!

10-22-2008, 11:10 AM	#120
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