I have tried the 17HMR two different times and found it to be indeed an accurate round at greater range than any other rimfire, but lacking sorely in knockdown power for lack of a better word and no 'gore' or similar sign of a big hit like I get with the 22WMR. My experiences, others have a different view I am sure but I am done with 17cal rimfires.
I agree with this. I've shot thousands of ground squirrels with the round, and anything really violent is rare. But the round tears up the insides of the animal. With a good hit, they'll drop instantly.
