I posted this once last week and it disappeared so here it is again.
My son and I want to try a 17 caliber of some flavor for fox hunting. The 17 HMR is certainly NOT it; too many foxes run off into the brush and can't be recovered.
What 17s have anyone had experience with shooting foxes and/or bobcats. I am not worried about coyotes with this rifle. Availability of factory ammo is a plus. No fire-forming is also a plus. Availability of suitable rifles or actions is a big plus. Want to use a bolt gun.
200 yards would be a long shot with this rifle.
