Being able to find inexpensive ammo anywhere does though. at 300 yards and can hit with regularity. Cartridges like the .204 Rug., .17 Rem., and .223 Rem., on the other end of the spectrum, typically blow huge holes in the hides. jmo. Note, that because sound pressure is measured in a logarithmic scale, noise power is double for every 3 dB. 17 HMR VS 17 HORNET I like the 17 Hornet it does something crazy like 3600 fps Any input on ether the 17 HMR or the 17 HORNET Thanks….. Oct 10, 2012 #2 Hunter2678 Well-Known Member. For 223, I’d use earplugs inserted all the way. These were all witnessed by friends. Heck find a used Stevens 200 or a old savage .223 and order a barrel already chambered by shilen. load (197 and 67 ft.-lbs., respectively). Even if you buy nicer hunting ammo off the shelf, hunting 223 is usually no more than $1 a round. Joined May 2, 2012 Messages 621 Location Ohio. I got a friend that is a coyote hunting machine and he swears by the 204. On a coyote with a 6″ vitals area, Maximum Point Blank Range or MPBR for short, is handy to compare how flat they … Same C.O.L. Additionally, the Hornet carries 130 more foot-pounds of energy at 200 yards than the .22 Mag. Top #2747822 - 11/24/14 12:43 PM Re: ok 17, or 22 hornet or 223 … The .223 Rem. 1; 2; 3; Next. Recently got two Sakos, one in 222 the other in 222Mag and will be working on having a good time with both. They offer a different experience. However, the body of evidence also indicates that both cartridges are very effective on predators, small game, and varmints. Sean, I hunted with a guy who took a prairie dog at 1000 yards with a 223. A 17 Hornady Hornet will be my next toy and I expect it will do a good job on coyotes and a better one on prairie dogs. That's getting way out there and I'd rather be a bit closer, but for sure you can do up to 250 on most small game. The 17 Hornet is an economical, fun .17 caliber centerfire cartridge with way more “reach” than a 17 HRM or 22 WMR. The 223 is great especially if you don't reload. With a 40 grain bullet, the 22WMR sends it along at 1880 fps. On the flipside, I love my 17HMR for high volume gopher shooting because the noise is quite a bit less and it’s easier to carry more rounds in my pocket. I can only imagine the range of the 17Hornet is significantly better for small critters. as the 22 Hornet (uses the existing action). So I opt for the quieter 17 HMR or a 22LR. Post Cancel. I'd get a .223 before the .17 Hornet - the ammo is about half-price, and it's a more versatile caliber. The 17 Hornet – an economical, fun.17 caliber centerfire cartridge that puts the STING on varmints out to 300 yards! Aspencreek what do you consider effective range for 17 hornet on small varmints? I once took a PD at 1000 yards with my 25-06 when we used to shoot at the Rosebud (don't think my eyes are up to it now), also took a PD at 700 with a 222 at the same local. 500 yards is a long shot with a 223, not so much for 204 with heavy bullets. #2449084 - 02/27/13 10:30 PM Re: 17 Hornet vs. 22 Hornet [Re: WeaselCircus] 1coyoteslayer Seasoned Member Registered: 07/29/09 Posts: 428 Loc: The wet side of WA I dont have any experiance with either but you should be able to find some ballistic charts online. Love that little Hornet round - it really does a number on smaller game and all while being relatively quiet and without any muzzle jump. Mar 14, 2018 #1 Canhunter35 Well-Known Member. 22-250 vs 223 vs 204 Ruger vs 220 Swift: Ammunition Selection. _____ Spelling and grammar count! But, when 39-40 grain bullets are used, the 204 will reach way out there. 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