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TomG160 · November 13, 2006, 10:52 PM

For a rifle, most people will probably recommend a 22LR. I have a 17HMR and would like to try it on squirrels. If you use the .17, be sure to buy ammunition that holds together better than the ballistic tips. I have heard about and seen some destroyed squirrels when using the ballistic tipped ammunition. Speer's TNT bullet should do...

November 13, 2006, 10:52 PM	#4
TomG160 Member Join Date: February 5, 2005 Posts: 98	For a rifle, most people will probably recommend a 22LR. I have a 17HMR and would like to try it on squirrels. If you use the .17, be sure to buy ammunition that holds together better than the ballistic tips. I have heard about and seen some destroyed squirrels when using the ballistic tipped ammunition. Speer's TNT bullet should do...