Daryl:
Which is exactly why I said this>>>
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Would a .223 be a better choice? Sure it would. It would give you more range, more shot options, and drastically increase your window for a clean kill--in which case I would say use the .223 or similar
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Can a 17HMR be used effectively? You-betcha. Should it be attempted by just anyone? NOPE! Same thing I say when discussing using a ,243 for elk. I've taken many with a 6mm Remington, and never had one take more than a few steps before dropping dead. I've had to help track several hit not-so-cleanly with a much larger caliber. Does that mean everyone should use a .243/6mm? Never. But in the right hands, it works very--VERY well. Same goes here. I simply get irritated by the mythical hype that X-animal is "bullet-proof" to Y-Caliber, and such. They aren't. It just requires a level of patience and skill that most aren't willing to grasp.