On the 22 Mag vs, the 17 HMR. I shot about a hundred of both calibers at whistle pigs (ground squirrels) this weekend, Plus about 500 22 LR.There is NO WAY a 17HMR approaches to the energy or damage compared to what a 22 Mag HP has on small critters.
Those of us who look at field results rather than hype know this to be true sir. Shooting critters in the head with an HMR is not a good test for cartridge performance. Especially on larger vermin. There really is no comparison.
But HMR touters will still get their panties in a wad...
Life goes on...
