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Gets a "C" for me- too much movement in the animation and under powered for less than precise hits. Maybe the new ammo will improve this. As an owner of a 17HMR I know it 's a kick ass little round but I I wouldn't take on a fox with it. You'd have to have a perfect basket shot broadside or head and then I'd be good with it. Just not what I would grab from the cabinet. IRL the 17 is a tack driver

I rate it "good".

Levado wrote:I rate it "good".

It is

SPRK85 wrote:

Levado wrote:I rate it "good".

It is

Just to clarify, I wanted to point out with the quotes that I selected the option "good", in case you thought I was trying to be sarcastic. I see no reason to complain about a rifle that is giving me a 92% hit and 95% kill ratio after 1,000+ kills.

Levado wrote:

SPRK85 wrote:

Levado wrote:I rate it "good".

It is

Just to clarify, I wanted to point out with the quotes that I selected the option "good", in case you thought I was trying to be sarcastic. I see no reason to complain about a rifle that is giving me a 92% hit and 95% kill ratio after 1,000+ kills.

Well, I wasn't entirely sure wether you were sarcastic or not but the majority seems to think it's good (apparently I'm part of a majority for a change )

And I can entrirely understand why it's not liked as much by everyone. But I rather take it along for a stroll than the Plink...which still is a good rifle but it's a rate of fire vs precision between the two. That and the range of ethical targets made me a believer in the .17...

Haven't bought it. I'm not difficult but this one hasn't charmed me. Not yet. Let's see tomorrow when we get some new info on the new ammo.

any releasable information about the new ammo coming for the .17 Hmr?

I went with good. It's maybe a tad more powerful than the Plinkington but so far that hasn't resulted in a better kill rate for me. Most of the time if I fail to drop a bunny with my first hit it's because I hit a paw or ear - and then it doesn't matter if it was a .17HMR or a .22LR. The gun does the job (as long as the job isn't killing bobcats and foxes) and the model, animations and sounds are nice. It'll probably make more sense for long range bunny hunts, because it shoots straighter, while the Plink is more useful under 100 - 120m due to the lower spook range and quicker follow up shots. But really, any one of them will do.

By far one of my faves! Comes with me all the time!

Rated: Excellent

PROS
*Long and Flat Trajectory; no bullet drop until 200m
*Expanded Species List with Two Ammunition Variations; "Standard" / "High Velocity"
*Multiple Optics options
*Large, Tube Magazine; 11 Rounds

CONS
*Loud Report/Large Spook Range; 100~130m+
*Lever Action; requires a cycle every shot
*One of the Longest Reloading Animations
*Relatively Unsteady to Aim Compared to Other Firearms; this may be subject to the relatively small targets past 100m

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The .17HMR Lever Action Rifle is a versatile tool that gives its users the power to take varmints and predators at a reasonable distance.
Functionally, the .17HMR is between the .22LR and the .223REM in terms of range, power, and species.

The "Standard" .17HMR ammunition has less expansion compared to the .22LR, but has considerably better range and trajectory.
I've had some Cottontails make a few hops away before expiring and others drop dead-in-their-tracks or do the "death jump" but have a diminished Trophy Value.

The "High Velocity" .17HMR ammunition has good penetration on predators but seems to have a significant drop in performance at ranges past 120m.
On the other hand, .17HMR HV ammo absolutely destroys turkey meat unless shot past 150-ish metres (see below examples.

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Distance and Penetration Examples
Coyote (M): https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/dubi ... /714099752
51.05m; Skull, Shoulder Blade, Right Lung, Liver, Intestines

Cottontail Rabbit (M): https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/dubi ... /714096517
140.35m; Body

Coyote (F): https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/dubi ... /714086799
17.13m; Heart, Right Lung, Shoulder Blade

Bobcat (F): https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/dubi ... /714046826
135.57m; Body
191.47m; Shoulder Blade

Bobcat (F): https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/dubi ... /714047001
114.86m; Right Lung, Liver, Intestines, Stomach

Bobcat (F): https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/dubi ... /713889816
215.41m; Body
50.63m; Liver, Intestines, Spine 2, Shoulder Blade;

Bobcat (Grey) (F): https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/dubi ... /713887244
96.69m; Right Lung;

Cottontail Rabbit (F): https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/dubi ... /713879573
164.42m; Body;

Turkey (M): https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/dubi ... /677549605
152.21m; Head; 100% Trophy Integrity

Turkey (F): https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/dubi ... /677548170
154.31m; Left Lung; 100% Trophy Integrity

Turkey (M): https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/dubi ... /677546441
113.64m; Right Lung; 72.984% Trophy Integrity