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.17 HMR on Alligator

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03 July 2011, 23:24
Mike Michalski
.17 HMR on Alligator
Saw it on one of the "Swamp People" episodes. Comments?


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03 July 2011, 23:42
glocker17
I have killed numerous gators with 22WMR. It doesnt take much as the skull is very thin above the brain. I have used many calibers but the WMR worked fine so I stuck with it.

No reason a HMR wouldnt work, big calibers just mess up the skull, and due to overpenetration have a higher chance of pass thru and damage to the hide.
03 July 2011, 23:53
londonhunter
Are there any laws governing minimum caliber require for such a shot ?

I would love to take my 17HMR on my next African safari.

YUP the 17 will do anything the 22WMR will do if not more in terms of flatness
05 July 2011, 17:47
Mike Michalski
Thanks Glocker17. I did not know that.


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