WyoCoyoteHunter: I have killed Badgers with my 17 HMR's.
Including one amazing kill at 172 yards (Leica lasered from kill site back to VarmintMobile where shot was taken from!).
This big boar Badger was shot through the Adams Apple as it came up out of a hole and stared at me just an instant to long.
In addition to Badgers I have also killed Coyote, Fox, Porcupine, Raccoon, Wild Turkey, Jack Rabbits, Skunk, Rock Chucks, Weasels, Mountain Grouse, nest robbing flying Varmints, Prairie Dogs, Ground Squirrels and a few other types of small game and Varmints.
The 17 HMR is an AMAZING rimfire round!
Best of luck to you with yours.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy
