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RR;

Sounds like you have more experience with this cartridge than me (I dont have much). I could easily beleive your estimate on the appropriate targets.

Do you have experience with the HMR round, I was wondering if that would handle the coons and fox where noise and richochet are a problem?

No, I dont have the heavy bolt. I built this thing before the HM2 came out and shot it as a .17 Aguila - which was a flop - the bullets were actually jacketed like centerfire rifle bullets and they would not expand in any material I found.

After the HM2 came out I had it rechambered, but did not go with the heavy bolt. It is sort of a "torture test" to see at what point it will start to peen. I probaly only have 200 rounds through the gun though and that doesnt tell much - and to be honest I have not taken it down in the last 50 rounds. I should do that!

I am thinking about turning out one of those heavy bolt handles just for insurance.

Then again, I paid a whole $20 for this rifle (not counting the barrel), I guess I can probably live with it if it wears out :-)

Thanks for the excellent feedback!

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