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So maybe some can shed a little light on this. Sorry it's a long debated subject. I've got multiple farms and tracts of land in the family. Past few years I've started hunting woodchucks, so they don't ruin it all. Some fields are close to some houses and I FEEL that as long as they're ok with me shooting within 500 feet of their houses I should meet them half way and not continue to shoot my .223 Rem. I'm looking into much quieter alternatives such as the 17 HMR and the 22 mag. Researching them, many have told me or posted in forums that 22 mag will fight the wind better. I'm left scratching my head, because the 17 HMR was designed to be a better alternative in general than the 22 mag. Also every ballistic data i can find out there says 17 HMR flat out handles the wind better. I've even just custom tables printed out in front of me right now. Anyone care to share as to why people might be saying the 22 mag is better? Still not sure what route i want to go.... heavier bullet with more penetration (22 mag) or laser like accuracy (17HMR)... or wait until monday and see how winchester's new rimfire pans out. as of right now taking everything into account i'm leaning toward a Savage in 17 HMR.
