I am looking to get a rim-fire rifle. I have been mainly at a 22wmr or a 17hmr. I have recently heard of a 17 Winchester super mag. What are your thoughts on that round? I want to use this gun on coons, rabbits, opossum, other small game, and an occasional coyote. What would you recommend?
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I am looking to get a rim-fire rifle. I have been mainly at a 22wmr or a 17hmr. I have recently heard of a 17 Winchester super m
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sounds like you are going to be targeting the bigger small game animals. I would go with the .22 wmr. it has enough oomph at less than a hundred or so yards for coyotes, and ample power for coons and other varmints. plus, if you find a used one it would be cheaper than a brand new b-mag. (jhjimbo, I have no problems with the bmag or the 17 wsm. this is just my opinion)
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i have a 17hmr and love it, it works for every thing i use it for which is the same as you want to. If money is a problem go with the 17hmr instead of the 17wsm. you can get a 17hmr rifle for half the price of a 17wsm. If you get a 17hmr try a couple different kinds of ammo to figure out what works best , then you will love it.
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I have a 17hmr n let me tell ya the thing absolutely obliterates the coons foxes squirrels n other pests i have round here. 1 shot to a fox on the run n boom its down for the count. I like the jhp they really penetrate well. Out to 200 yards is the farthest ive shot w it simply cuz thats all i needed.
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