I use mine to locate turkeys as well … Crow hunting is fun … I never do a whole lot of that.
Actually even with a small 25gr. v-max (even out of a .17 fireball) will do damage … All “v-maxs” will do damage, as that is what they are designed to do. Obviously a .17 fireball w/ v-max will do less damage than my .223 w/ a 55gr. v-max … but will still do damage. The .17 fireball is designed to be so fast, when that polymer tip stops and the lead keeps moving … its going to blow (especially if you hit bone) … A clean shot behind should hitting no bone and taking both lungs should do minimal and should be easily sewn up.
If any of you guys wanna hook up and go sometime … let me know!