doeslammer4
Well-Known Member
Hey guys-- I first of all want to let you all know that I am a new member to the site. I am having fun reading all of the posts and discussions you all are having and I am liking the environment here. It makes me feel like home on the internet...
My question to you all is if you have had any experience in shooting a hog with a .17 HMR?
I have killed a couple of them with a .22 long rifle, and that does the job quite well. I purchased a .17 HMR a few months ago, and I love the rifle-- the problem is that I never shot a hog with it, so I don't have any experience in knowing what it will do to a big animal. I have shot a couple of rabbits, a couple of squirrels, but mostly blackbirds with the hollow point bullets. The squirrels are the ones that tore up the most...and that leads me to believe that if that round does that much damage to a squirrel, it should kill a hog.
Once again, thanks for your replies and happy hunting to all!
My question to you all is if you have had any experience in shooting a hog with a .17 HMR?
I have killed a couple of them with a .22 long rifle, and that does the job quite well. I purchased a .17 HMR a few months ago, and I love the rifle-- the problem is that I never shot a hog with it, so I don't have any experience in knowing what it will do to a big animal. I have shot a couple of rabbits, a couple of squirrels, but mostly blackbirds with the hollow point bullets. The squirrels are the ones that tore up the most...and that leads me to believe that if that round does that much damage to a squirrel, it should kill a hog.
Once again, thanks for your replies and happy hunting to all!