Good to see others using the 17 WSM. I've had a Ruger chambered for it since around 2016, which I bought specifically for use on state land coyotes. I've shot a number with it, with no escapees. Seems that no matter what they get shot with, they always jump and try to bite the wound before expiring.
Which bullet weight did you use, and is there an exit wound? I use the 25 grain loads, about a third of them exit the animal. The rest grenade leaving a mess.
Good to see others using the 17 WSM. I've had a Ruger chambered for it since around 2016, which I bought specifically for use on state land coyotes. I've shot a number with it, with no escapees. Seems that no matter what they get shot with, they always jump and try to bite the wound before expiring.
Which bullet weight did you use, and is there an exit wound? I use the 25 grain loads, about a third of them exit the animal. The rest grenade leaving a mess.
I used the 25 grain, no exit wound. this is the third Yote I've taken that is a blond red color.
I love the 17 calibers. The HMR is a great plinking and squirrel round. I have two of those, a Ruger bolt action and a Browning T-bolt. Super accurate and fun to shoot. Also had a Ruger 96 lever action that I wish I never sold. Had a Savage for awhile, but prefer a wood stock and traded it away.
I also have a Savage in 17 WSM. Bought one when they first came out, had to order it and wait. I just had to have it. I think the only thing I ever killed with it was a woodchuck. Basically cut it in half. Was pretty nasty.
Come to think of it, my 17 WSM is still out on loan. Hopefully my brother returns it one of these years!