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Posted by Jim B (Member # 343) on May 17, 2004, 07:43 PM:
Hi guys, my name is Jim and I am brand new to predator hunting. Oh boy, another hobby.
I have been into duck hunting and dog training for a while and just now decided to get back into deer hunting. Since I have really liked the laminated stocks and found a CZ 527 in .223 with a Desert Sunsent Camo laminate stock I had to buy it. It is even legal for deer here in Alabma. But I got to thinking that it would be great for Coyote and groundhogs. I decided to check the web and found this site.
I have put a CZ 452 Varmint in .22lr on layaway as well. I did want to ask about how effective the 17 hmr is on coyote and groundhogs. The ammo is quite a bit more expensive and if I use the .223 for varmints then I can use the .22LR for squirrels and such.
Thanks
Jim B.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on May 18, 2004, 04:14 PM:
Welcome to the New Huntmasters, Jim B. Glad to have you on board.
I have zero experience with that 17 rimfire, but I wouldn't push it too far, as an educated guess?
There is one guy I heard of that is using it on coyotes, under certain conditions. DAA knows him pretty well, maybe he has an opinion?
Good hunting. LB
Posted by Norm (Member # 240) on May 18, 2004, 07:35 PM:
Welcome; I think the postman has some experience on the 17hmr;
Many don't feel it is the right round for coyotes except in specific situations...
Good luck;
Posted by Jack Roberts (Member # 13) on May 18, 2004, 11:59 PM:
It is a great round for coyotes, once you get them in a trap and shoot them in the ear. No better than a 22LR, but just as effecive.
Jack
Posted by Cdog911 (Member # 7) on May 19, 2004, 05:22 AM:
Actually, Jack, I find them to be a quite effective coyote round in a single shot. Shoot them with the .17 to stun them, then run 'em down and beat them to death with the butt stock of the rifle. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Jim, welcome to the Huntmasters Board.
[ May 19, 2004, 05:23 AM: Message edited by: Cdog911 ]
Posted by varmit hunter (Member # 37) on May 19, 2004, 06:30 AM:
Hello Jim. I can't recomend the 17 HMR for Coyotes either. This bunch of Pigs had not read about the 17 HMR. They just died. 
Posted by COONASS (Member # 299) on May 19, 2004, 04:58 PM:
Welcome to the board..............
Ole Varmit Hunter don't ya hate it when a plan comes together............ Jim B as you can see a 17 HMR in the right hands can do many things....... you can not put a scaple in a butchers hand and expect him to remove one of your kidneys.........
Then on the other side of the coin..... I know folks that deer hunt with a .300 Win Mag fer dem little 125lb whitetail.........
Good luck and enjoy the outdoors and remember take a child shooting........
Coonass
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on May 19, 2004, 05:23 PM:
So, now that you are thouroughly confused...... You might wait until you have some experience before attempting to hunt coyotes with the 17Hornady. I can't recommend it, for most applications.
*personal to Varmit Hunter. Got your package today. Thank you, Ronnie. Appreciate it very much!
Good hunting. LB
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