Kimber 204 vs Groundhogs

[AdamT204]

Recently I got a Kimber Varmint in 204. Put a 6.5-20x40 fine duplex VX3i on it and a Harris S25. Got it lined up, and so far, it's been laying them down.

First day out I didn't see anything but a pair of skunks.

2nd time out I doubled up and enjoyed the view just before sunset.

Next time around I shot one that fell back into the hole and I didn't try to get it out.

Went out today and went 2 for 3. The first one I missed as it was peaking out of its hole on the side of a hill and I hit just low and dusted it.

#2 was a head shot

#3 was standing up looking at me and shot it in the throat

 

[jjmp]

Adam ,that's beautiful county,rifle also, great pics wish I was there burning powder ,nothing like having that kind of Elbow room , sadly their protected here ,enjoy and Post your yardage, thks n cheers!.

 

[AdamT204]

Thanks.

The shots today were 198 yds on #1 (miss), 171 yds for #2, and 209 for #3.

The shots on the double the other day were 121 yds and 243 yds.

The solo one that fell into the hole was 89 yds.

 

[Barrelnut]

Nice rig! And beautiful country!

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Recently I got a Kimber Varmint in 204. Put a 6.5-20x40 fine duplex VX3i on it and a Harris S25. Got it lined up, and so far, it's been laying them down.

First day out I didn't see anything but a pair of skunks.
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2nd time out I doubled up and enjoyed the view just before sunset.
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Next time around I shot one that fell back into the hole and I didn't try to get it out.

Went out today and went 2 for 3. The first one I missed as it was peaking out of its hole on the side of a hill and I hit just low and dusted it.

#2 was a head shot
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#3 was standing up looking at me and shot it in the throat
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Ummmm! Good stew tonight!
Really nice RIG! I have used a .204 since it came out for chucks.

 

[AdamT204]

I don't eat them. I do use them to bait coyotes though. My first 204 was an AR platform. I much prefer it in the bolt action though due to weight and ease of carrying in the field.

 

[Sykes]

Love the Kimber varmint rifles! Nice shootin. The 204 is a great round for coyotes too. 35 gr berger knocks them dead and rarely causes fur damage

 

[Stammster]

Where were those pictures taken? Nothing like fresh cut rolling hillsides for blasting woodchucks.

 

[nicholasjohn]

I don't eat them. I do use them to bait coyotes though. My first 204 was an AR platform. I much prefer it in the bolt action though due to weight and ease of carrying in the field.

Have you ever tried eating them ? The young ones are very tasty - one of my favorite wildlife dishes. The big ones are like rubber, though. Even the tender little ones are hard to skin, and they have glands under their arms that you have to cut out before you cook them. We used to eat the first couple of small ones we got early in the year, and made it a point to head-shoot them. Most of the ones we ate were shot in Granny's garden, where they didn't live long enough to get big & tough. Usually two or three of those and we were done eating them for the season. Once they get bigger and start digging, the get tough really quick, and then we just shot them to keep them from demolishing her vegetable plot. I'll bet that even the coyotes have a hard time chewing them.

 

[HRM Johnny]

Great post. Thanks for the pictures. Congratulations on the groundhog kills.

 

[AdamT204]

Where were those pictures taken? Nothing like fresh cut rolling hillsides for blasting woodchucks.

SW Virginia

 

[jjmp]

Thks Adam

 

[Ohlongarm]

Beatiful

Recently I got a Kimber Varmint in 204. Put a 6.5-20x40 fine duplex VX3i on it and a Harris S25. Got it lined up, and so far, it's been laying them down.

First day out I didn't see anything but a pair of skunks.
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2nd time out I doubled up and enjoyed the view just before sunset.
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Next time around I shot one that fell back into the hole and I didn't try to get it out.

Went out today and went 2 for 3. The first one I missed as it was peaking out of its hole on the side of a hill and I hit just low and dusted it.

#2 was a head shot
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#3 was standing up looking at me and shot it in the throat
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Beautiful country, rifle , views and fine shooting 204 is a laser especially the 32 V-max my favorite coyote load out to 350 yards any day.