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Caliber choice for prairie dogs
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<blockquote data-quote="davidu" data-source="post: 2178110" data-attributes="member: 115072"><p>Two rifle limit makes your hunt a challenge. I really like to shoot the close ones with the 17hmr first, but it will need to stay in your closet. The 223 Rem is numero uno choice. The barrel will stay cooler, especially if it's a heavy profile, than the 204R or 22-250 Rem. I usually take all three.</p><p>The other rifle should reach out from 400 yards to as far as your optics will allow. You also want to see your misses so a muzzle break or suppressor is a must. The 6CM and 6.5CM are the two long range rifles I take along. With excellent optics 1100 to 1300 yds in less 10mph winds are possible. The 243 cal can work if that's a caliber you already have.</p><p>Keeping your barrel cool will be difficult in a target rich environment. A truck with A/C running to stick barrel end into vent works ok. I use stick on temp sensors on my barrels because it's hard to sit there and not shoot. I have no affiliation with the temp sticker outfit</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidu, post: 2178110, member: 115072"] Two rifle limit makes your hunt a challenge. I really like to shoot the close ones with the 17hmr first, but it will need to stay in your closet. The 223 Rem is numero uno choice. The barrel will stay cooler, especially if it’s a heavy profile, than the 204R or 22-250 Rem. I usually take all three. The other rifle should reach out from 400 yards to as far as your optics will allow. You also want to see your misses so a muzzle break or suppressor is a must. The 6CM and 6.5CM are the two long range rifles I take along. With excellent optics 1100 to 1300 yds in less 10mph winds are possible. The 243 cal can work if that’s a caliber you already have. Keeping your barrel cool will be difficult in a target rich environment. A truck with A/C running to stick barrel end into vent works ok. I use stick on temp sensors on my barrels because it’s hard to sit there and not shoot. I have no affiliation with the temp sticker outfit [/QUOTE]
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