I'm trying to decide how to go on a .17 rimfire for an area of prarie dogs, where the longest shot would be around 200yds. Quieter would be better, if the ballistics requirements are met. I also need few to NO ricochets..
I was pretty sold on the .17 HMR, until a friend suggested the HM2 instead. He says it's quite a bit quieter, and gives good kills out to 100-150 yds on raccoons (headshots). I'm thinking if that's true, it should be good on dogs to maybe 200. Is that unrealistic?
It seems that the choice of rifles in that caliber are pretty limited, as well.
Any suggestions, pro or con are welcomed.
I was pretty sold on the .17 HMR, until a friend suggested the HM2 instead. He says it's quite a bit quieter, and gives good kills out to 100-150 yds on raccoons (headshots). I'm thinking if that's true, it should be good on dogs to maybe 200. Is that unrealistic?
It seems that the choice of rifles in that caliber are pretty limited, as well.
Any suggestions, pro or con are welcomed.