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a good 17hmr round for saving fox hide.
Last Post 06 Dec 2012 06:15 AM by Big Dawg. 3 Replies.
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16 Nov 2012 06:11 PM �
i am interested in starting to fox hunt, and was wondering what would be a good 17hmr round that wouldn damage the pelt, or if anyone has had experiance with a 22 wmr or hornet round that didnt damage the pelt.
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16 Nov 2012 06:35 PM �
All good rounds,.....................if you can shoot them right behind the ear.
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05 Dec 2012 06:10 PM �
Grey fox are only about 3" thick, Red fox perhaps 6" side-to side. I think almost any 17 HMR is going to get full penetration on body shots.
CCI makes a "Gamepoint" 20 Gr Jacketed Soft point that will certainly go all the way through. but perhaps with a smaller hole in the pelt. I have not tested them.
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06 Dec 2012 06:15 AM �
Most if not all major ammo makers now offer great frangible hunting rounds for varmits so be sure and checkout the major brands. As was suggest I would use headshots and using these new rounds it should stay insdie the skull.
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