My experience echoes that of Travis. Coupled with a 25 grain bullet the 17 is a phenomenal coyote rifle. I used one for many years as my calling rifle. I didn't try to make a 400 yard coyote gun out of it but then it's rare to have to take a shot like that when you're calling. I have never had one (out of scores of coyotes) get up after taking a good chest shot from the 17. I used the Hornady 25 grain HP almost exclusively. It was rare to have an exit wound. You will love the 17. The guys that have them generally love them. When I had mine I ran into a fair number of shooters who wanted to run it down but they usually never had owned one. Nearly every one who has used one extensively loves them.
Mart
