I would say either one will work about the same. However I personally wouldn't recommend it. They both defiantly fit into the category of how small can I go and still have it work. 222,223,204,22-250, etc. would all be a far better choice if you were asking me.
As for getting more than just my opinion check out these threads:
Hi I was wondering what would be better for shooting coyotes, a 17hmr or .22 mag. Thanks
Hi there, funny, just shot 4 coyotes with a .22mag using federal 50gr hollowpoints. These rounds drop fast past 100yds but man do they lay the law down. Killed those dogs with 1 round per and the average range was about 110yds using a Johnny Stewart rabbit call. There are better cals out there for sure but the farmer only let me shoot there BECAUSE I was shooting with a .22mag. The ol mag is better in the wind than the .17 anyday, for obvious reasons.
Hi there, funny, just shot 4 coyotes with a .22mag using federal 50gr hollowpoints. These rounds drop fast past 100yds but man do they lay the law down. Killed those dogs with 1 round per and the average range was about 110yds using a Johnny Stewart rabbit call. There are better cals out there for sure but the farmer only let me shoot there BECAUSE I was shooting with a .22mag. The ol mag is better in the wind than the .17 anyday, for obvious reasons.
I heard the .22 mag...... .and read many times.... that it is very challenged by the wind.
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Last edited by Alberta Bigbore; 02-02-2013 at 12:07 PM.
I feel that my .17 HMR just isn't quite enough to be an ideal coyote round. It does the job, but marginally at best. I personally wouldn't use the .17 HMR in this case. I've only used .22 mag on gophers before, but the guys I know who have shot coyotes with it say the heavier grain weight is an advantage over the .17? How do you guys feel about this? Is this true?
.17 hmr vs .22 mag on coyotes
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