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Long-ish range prairie dog caliber?
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<blockquote data-quote="GonzoK34" data-source="post: 1671337" data-attributes="member: 8915"><p>Just recently completed a 3 day prairie dog shoot in Seligman, Arizona. Did a hunt in 2018 shot the following 22 Hornet 45gr Blitzking, 243 Win 75gr SMK. This year 2019 shot the 22 Hornet (300rds). 6.5 Grendel 90gr Speer Varmint (300rds). My buddies shot T/C 1-9 Bulberry Custom builds 22-250, 55 gr Vmax handloads.</p><p>The 243 is great for the long shots. BUT the recoil even though manageable still pulls you off the target. If you miss there is a small delay in recovery for follow up shots. There allot of folks who say to add a muzzle break. This will allow you to spot your hits. </p><p>However shooting prairie dogs is about spotting the dogs at varying distances and environmental conditions. Wind constantly changes in speed and direction. When the shot presents it's self you need to make the shot and be ready for follow ups. It's a riot!</p><p>Between us 3 Shooters are average for 600rds apiece was 60% success. I made 208 kills. That's allot of shooting. Many were multiples kills with a few doubles with one shot.</p><p>We have decided to build Rem700s in 22-250 with 1/8 twist barrels at 22". Hart barrels with medium varmint, timney triggers, H&S Precision stocks. We want to take advantage of the heavy bullets in 224 for the long shots. The Thompson Centers were 18/20" barreled. The wind was the primary factor that affected accurate hits beyond 400 yards. In the past I was a long range competitive shooter. Shilouette, DCM, LR Varmint, etc. Competing with the AR15 in DCM Matches the 69, 77 and 75 grain bullets made shooting the 500 meters doable.</p><p></p><p>PLUS, follow up shots are easy and consistent all day long.</p><p>Gonzo</p><p>SEMPER FIDELIS</p><p>GOOD LUCK</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GonzoK34, post: 1671337, member: 8915"] Just recently completed a 3 day prairie dog shoot in Seligman, Arizona. Did a hunt in 2018 shot the following 22 Hornet 45gr Blitzking, 243 Win 75gr SMK. This year 2019 shot the 22 Hornet (300rds). 6.5 Grendel 90gr Speer Varmint (300rds). My buddies shot T/C 1-9 Bulberry Custom builds 22-250, 55 gr Vmax handloads. The 243 is great for the long shots. BUT the recoil even though manageable still pulls you off the target. If you miss there is a small delay in recovery for follow up shots. There allot of folks who say to add a muzzle break. This will allow you to spot your hits. However shooting prairie dogs is about spotting the dogs at varying distances and environmental conditions. Wind constantly changes in speed and direction. When the shot presents it's self you need to make the shot and be ready for follow ups. It's a riot! Between us 3 Shooters are average for 600rds apiece was 60% success. I made 208 kills. That's allot of shooting. Many were multiples kills with a few doubles with one shot. We have decided to build Rem700s in 22-250 with 1/8 twist barrels at 22". Hart barrels with medium varmint, timney triggers, H&S Precision stocks. We want to take advantage of the heavy bullets in 224 for the long shots. The Thompson Centers were 18/20" barreled. The wind was the primary factor that affected accurate hits beyond 400 yards. In the past I was a long range competitive shooter. Shilouette, DCM, LR Varmint, etc. Competing with the AR15 in DCM Matches the 69, 77 and 75 grain bullets made shooting the 500 meters doable. PLUS, follow up shots are easy and consistent all day long. Gonzo SEMPER FIDELIS GOOD LUCK [/QUOTE]
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