I have an opportunity to purchase one of these for a very, very good price and was wondering if anyone out there has shot a yote with one of these. I was just wondering if these have enough knock down power for a yote?
Thanks
Greg
I asked a yote expert in Iowa and he stated the following
“Yes… But you must be within 100yards and make sure to get a good chest shot. I have killed about 10 with my 17 and they never ran more than 20 yards”
I asked a yote expert in Iowa and he stated the following
“Yes… But you must be within 100yards and make sure to get a good chest shot. I have killed about 10 with my 17 and they never ran more than 20 yards”
That calibre is a touchy subject among coyote hunters. SOme feel it is not enough gun for a good kill, while others swear by it. My personal observation of the calibre is this; If it is under 100 yards, they are going to pile up with the right shot placement. Further than that, and it is a guessing game. The .17 hmr is capable of longer distance shots, but there is such a small amount of lead that it is easily “misguided” by wind and objects. For the right price, I myself would like to get one to add to the coyote medicine arsenal. It would be ideal for hunting in woodlots or in smaller agricultural fields. Then the .22-.250 could be saved for the more open terrain such as out west.
That calibre is a touchy subject among coyote hunters. SOme feel it is not enough gun for a good kill, while others swear by it. My personal observation of the calibre is this; If it is under 100 yards, they are going to pile up with the right shot placement. Further than that, and it is a guessing game. The .17 hmr is capable of longer distance shots, but there is such a small amount of lead that it is easily “misguided” by wind and objects. For the right price, I myself would like to get one to add to the coyote medicine arsenal. It would be ideal for hunting in woodlots or in smaller agricultural fields. Then the .22-.250 could be saved for the more open terrain such as out west.
DB-
Shot a coon at 60 yards(head shot) and it only stunned it. I had to follow up and dispatch properly with a follw up point blank shot. However, squirrels have fallen from 150 yards with the gun. As far as ‘yotes- I would say 75 yards tops, with a good chest shot
DB-
Shot a coon at 60 yards(head shot) and it only stunned it. I had to follow up and dispatch properly with a follw up point blank shot. However, squirrels have fallen from 150 yards with the gun. As far as ‘yotes- I would say 75 yards tops, with a good chest shot
I own one. I love that gun! I bought one when they came out and had insant success with it. However I do not take body shots very often. I have a nice scope off of my 22-223 that I put on my .17 I have it dialed in at 200 yards. That is about as far as I would feel comfortable taking a high % kill shot at. But I only shoot for the head. I like to yotes and fox in as close as possible.
CCI came out with new rounds for the .17 I think that they are the same grain bullets but I think they are hotter than your standard round.
I give the .17 
Give it a try. What do you have to lose?
I own one. I love that gun! I bought one when they came out and had insant success with it. However I do not take body shots very often. I have a nice scope off of my 22-223 that I put on my .17 I have it dialed in at 200 yards. That is about as far as I would feel comfortable taking a high % kill shot at. But I only shoot for the head. I like to yotes and fox in as close as possible.
CCI came out with new rounds for the .17 I think that they are the same grain bullets but I think they are hotter than your standard round.
I give the .17
Give it a try. What do you have to lose?
Finman? Are you talking about the .17 HMR??
At 60 yards you would have seen the grey matter fly! 
Finman? Are you talking about the .17 HMR??
At 60 yards you would have seen the grey matter fly!
Wind/breeze is a concern with these little needle shooters…but with proper shot placement, no problems at 100 yards.
Many, many people report 200 yard or better shooting of prairie dogs….(not a yote though )
Wind/breeze is a concern with these little needle shooters…but with proper shot placement, no problems at 100 yards.
Many, many people report 200 yard or better shooting of prairie dogs….(not a yote though )
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Shot a coon at 60 yards(head shot) and it only stunned it.
Highly unlikely….too much ft/lbs and velocity…
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Shot a coon at 60 yards(head shot) and it only stunned it.
Highly unlikely….too much ft/lbs and velocity…
I agree. My buddy uses his 17 hmr when we call coons. At 60 yards, there is one heck of a hole in a coon hide 
That round is unbelievable considering the little piece of lead it throws 
I agree. My buddy uses his 17 hmr when we call coons. At 60 yards, there is one heck of a hole in a coon hide That round is unbelievable considering the little piece of lead it throws
Speculation here…but is it possible that the shot hit low and the bullet fragmented and those fragments stunned the coon?
Just guessing??
Speculation here…but is it possible that the shot hit low and the bullet fragmented and those fragments stunned the coon?
Just guessing??
That round works on more speed than mass.
Energy is mass x velocity (2). More velocity you have the more energy you have. That is why the man who invented the 270, Jack somebody I cannot remember his last name. But he always believed in velocity more then sheer grains of a bullet. That is why the 204 ruger is so devstating.
That round works on more speed than mass.
Energy is mass x velocity (2). More velocity you have the more energy you have. That is why the man who invented the 270, Jack somebody I cannot remember his last name. But he always believed in velocity more then sheer grains of a bullet. That is why the 204 ruger is so devstating.
Jack somebody!!! OMG. Jack O’Connor.
Jack somebody!!! OMG. Jack O’Connor.
Now I’m going to have to do a google search….
Now I’m going to have to do a google search….
I think the .17 HMR is a sweet little round for small game. We hunt in the more open terrain and especially on winter animals such as fox and yotes it would be to light. People around here use the .17 Remington with great success on both critters but admit in the extreme cold or wind it is to light of bullet. Just my cents worth.
Gundy
I think the .17 HMR is a sweet little round for small game. We hunt in the more open terrain and especially on winter animals such as fox and yotes it would be to light. People around here use the .17 Remington with great success on both critters but admit in the extreme cold or wind it is to light of bullet. Just my cents worth.
Gundy
I am in the opinion that the .17 HMR is not enough gun for coyotes. I shot a ground hog w/ mine at 100 yards, good head shot. I had to chase the bugger down to kill him. Works well on smaller game at long range though. When I go calling, I take my .22-250. Bang flop.
I am in the opinion that the .17 HMR is not enough gun for coyotes. I shot a ground hog w/ mine at 100 yards, good head shot. I had to chase the bugger down to kill him. Works well on smaller game at long range though. When I go calling, I take my .22-250. Bang flop.
Jack did’nt invent the .270 he just made it famous writing about his adventures with it.
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