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Caliber choice for prairie dogs
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<blockquote data-quote="jdefranc938" data-source="post: 2177838" data-attributes="member: 29484"><p>I've been on multiple prairie dog and sage rat trips to both South Dakota and Oregon over the past 10 years. By far my favorite caliber is the 204 Ruger. I run a 32 SBK at just under 4100fps. It makes for quite the acrobatic act! Average range for this caliber is upwards of 400 yards. I also use a 222 and a 223. Range doesn't change all that much with these calibers compared to the 204. Obviously wind will play a part. I have taken a 22-250 as well and this will definitely get you the velocities of the 204 but with a bullet that weighs roughly 20-30 grains more. The only issue is the heating of the barrel and slightly more recoil. For the long pokes, I've taken a 6.5x47Lapua. In my opinion the 204 is probably the most fun because of the light recoil and acrobatic acts. Just be prepared to reload your own ammo.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jdefranc938, post: 2177838, member: 29484"] I’ve been on multiple prairie dog and sage rat trips to both South Dakota and Oregon over the past 10 years. By far my favorite caliber is the 204 Ruger. I run a 32 SBK at just under 4100fps. It makes for quite the acrobatic act! Average range for this caliber is upwards of 400 yards. I also use a 222 and a 223. Range doesn’t change all that much with these calibers compared to the 204. Obviously wind will play a part. I have taken a 22-250 as well and this will definitely get you the velocities of the 204 but with a bullet that weighs roughly 20-30 grains more. The only issue is the heating of the barrel and slightly more recoil. For the long pokes, I’ve taken a 6.5x47Lapua. In my opinion the 204 is probably the most fun because of the light recoil and acrobatic acts. Just be prepared to reload your own ammo. [/QUOTE]
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