Thread: 17HMR and wallabies

I’m new to this does anyone know how or why the buy sell or swap tab isn’t showing up?

I would think a .223 would be a cost-effective and more reliable calibre at getting the job done. Would be keen to hear others experience of using .17HMR on wallabies. Not a huge difference in price between cheap .223 and 17HMR ammo. The .223 would be less risky of inhumane kills and give you a lot more range too. Youd probably use less ammo with .223. Id say the 17HMR would require the odd follow-up shot

Exactly what Juicy said. I've hunted wallaby with 17HMR, 1st shot knocked them down but didn't kill, follow-ups needed. 223 better.

The buy,sell,swap section is hidden from new members to stop scammers. Once you are a contributing forum member access will be granted. .223 works well on wallabies and legal on public land which the 17 isn't, I haven't used a 17hmr.

Thanks bro what would be the ideal range for a .223 and the best bullet weight for them?

Why not post a thread asking about the buy sell instead of posting a question about 17hmr and wallabies?

Seems a bit strange to me

For me, I'm using 55 grain bullets and shoot out to around 200m. Lots of guys shoot longer ranges but I only have a 3-9x power scope and they are a small target at that distance.

Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag

Why not post a thread asking about the buy sell instead of posting a question about 17hmr and wallabies?

Seems a bit strange to me

No offence intended but he's from Hamilton nuff said. I think he means the little drama rats round there. .17 would do them easy.

Sorry I was a bit confused on how to work the thread

I shot a bunch of roos over the weekend with a 22lr. So long as I could get close enough to reliably hit them in the side of the head, neck, or upper chest, it put them down very well. A 17hmr with something like the 20gr gamepoint would definitely give better performance and be easier to get the precise hit with - making it a lot more forgiving.

But... Interesting though was that the 22 with subs and a suppressor was so quiet that the roos which weren't put down cleanly with the first shot didn't run off. They knew they were hurt. But they didn't seem to realise it was because there was a danger they should be trying to run away from. They just sat there wondering wtf was going on waiting for the 2nd bullet.

From shooting them with 223's (and bigger), I know that with that supersonic crack, they don't do this. They will run when hit (if not dropped instantly) and aren't going to stupidly hang around to give you a nice easy follow up.

So there were none that I hit with the 22lr that got away to die a slow death. I speculate there may have been some with a 17hmr though. Enough noise to make them run. Not enough damage to obliterate them like a centrefire.

Originally Posted by Pommy

I shot a bunch of roos over the weekend with a 22lr. So long as I could get close enough to reliably hit them in the side of the head, neck, or upper chest, it put them down very well. A 17hmr with something like the 20gr gamepoint would definitely give better performance and be easier to get the precise hit with - making it a lot more forgiving.

But... Interesting though was that the 22 with subs and a suppressor was so quiet that the roos which weren't put down cleanly with the first shot didn't run off. They knew they were hurt. But they didn't seem to realise it was because there was a danger they should be trying to run away from. They just sat there wondering wtf was going on waiting for the 2nd bullet.

From shooting them with 223's (and bigger), I know that with that supersonic crack, they don't do this. They will run when hit (if not dropped instantly) and aren't going to stupidly hang around to give you a nice easy follow up.

So there were none that I hit with the 22lr that got away to die a slow death. I speculate there may have been some with a 17hmr though. Enough noise to make them run. Not enough damage to obliterate them like a centrefire.

Thanks pommy this has answered my question perfectly

and your north island over grown rats would fit in pouch of our south island ones LOL.

Big difference between a north and South roo I believe, I don’t think a 17 would be a lot of use below the cook strait. Some big bucks can soak up a surprising amount of lead down this way

Bennett's wallaby in the SI get up around 18kg and are big lumps of things. Ive shot several with the .17 no problem with chest shots. But what it does is limits your range and you need to be very precise. Our culling mate uses a .17 a lot on bunnies and of course comes across roos -he doesn't like the .17 on them - too many need a second shot or hop away hit. Of course he is more rushed and not so precise.

The Dama wallaby in the NI are only little guys and the .17 would be a lot better on them.

Originally Posted by luckey

Exactly what Juicy said. I've hunted wallaby with 17HMR, 1st shot knocked them down but didn't kill, follow-ups needed. 223 better.

Yep those were South Canty beasties