.17 HMR

[Grey Ghost Hunter]

whats up guys abd gals, I know this is off the subject but what do you think of the .17 for javelina, I think it will do o.k at a modest range. Let me know what you think.

[firstcoueswas80]

i believe it is illegal, its not a centerfire and i think you need a centerfire correct?

[Red Rabbit]

Not legal.

 

You can use .22 and 5mm rimfire magnums on javelina, but not the 17hmr. But you can use the 17hmr on turkeys. R12-4-304 (page 62 in the regs)

 

I'd use a 22 centerfire before a 22WMR, or use a bow to have fun stalking close.

 

Welcome to CWT.

 

RR

[JVS]

I wouldn't do it even if it was legal. Those pigs are thick boned. If you get a front leg, you will most likely not recover the animal. Javy's are as tough as a cowboy boot. I have had an arrow bounce off a front shoulder of a pig before. Unless you are 100% sure you can get that 17 grain bullet behind the shoulder and put in in a PERFECT spot, I don't recommend it. I will recommend a 223. Sweet shooting gun. Ammo can be found for cheap, and it has the punch to get dogs and other varmits out to 3-4 hundred yards. Just my 2 cents .

[DEERSLAM]

Wouldn't use it even if it was legal. That tiny bullet would EXPLODE be for it got to the vitals.

[Traveler]

The new 20 grain bullets are alot tougher and will hold together. One of my guides in Texas has killed a number of Wild Hogs with his .17 HMR. all head shots.

 

So it would work fine in Texas, but I would buy a 22mag or a small centerfire for AZ.

 

I have a .17 Hummer and it is an awesome gun. Very accurate and cheap to shoot.

 

Dan