Thread: Why should I buy a 17HMR?

My theory is that the 17 is safer to shoot possums in trees as the projectile explodes if it hits a tree branch sand so will not carry the way a 22 does.
The 17 seems deadlyerer on possums that the 22 as well. I've seen possums seemingly soak up a 22 to the chest but 17s just knock the shit out if them.

When all is said and done, you want both