Posted by TimV on October 28, 2011 at 04:18:09 from (67.242.34.187):
In Reply to: O/T guns posted by James Williams on October 27, 2011 at 18:01:42:
Check the archives of this site for several discussions of this exact subject, but I own both and to give you some idea of my experience, I've gave the .17 to my brother for the few times he has to shoot a 'chuck in the garden, and even with a free gun and free ammo, he usually grabs his .270 instead. The .17, while adequate a close range, has too much wind drift for long-range (anything much over 50 yards in my experience) to be a good choice, and I have been far less than impressed with its killing power. I've lost several woodchucks to center-mass hits at short range with it and won't use it if I have any other choice in guns. Add that to the cost and (relatively low) availability of ammo, and it's fine if you just want another gun but is not a serious choice if it's going to be a primary arm. My .22 magnum, on the other hand, has killed countless woodchucks and is a favorite for coyote hunting as well. Woodchucks are very tough and difficult to kill--I've seen many run 20 yards to their hole with their entire stomach cavity trailing behind them--and you owe it to both the animal and yourself to make sure you've anchored them where they set, which a .17 will NOT do reliably and consistently.
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