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<blockquote data-quote="Cemetery21" data-source="post: 2335354" data-attributes="member: 116948"><p>I don't know much about the 17, but I'll add my experience on 22-250. I shot one for several years in prairie dog towns and made my longest measured hit with one. But, you need a spotter to call your shots. I built one as heavy as I could make it and still could not spot my shots. Wind is constant in prairie dog land. If you can't spot your shots, you just burn up ammo.</p><p>We never set up for the long dogs - 600 and beyond. In the spring, there is plenty of shooting under 500, usually averaging 200 - 300. When the shooting starts, most dogs under 150 or so will stay down, but in some areas, you will have several shots under 150. Especially farther north. We always kept 22s handy in South Dakota.</p><p>I went to 22 BR, then 223AI, then 20 calibers - all were excellent since you can see your hits. If I had it to do all over, I would start with 20s. 204 or 20 Practical. Always take 223s.</p><p>If you hit it right in the spring, the pups are numerous and dumb. Take lots of ammo. On good days, you can go through 400 rounds or more per shooter. Also, good benches. If you plan on shooting on ground mats, watch for rattlers. Need good ear plugs, sunscreen, and water. We always took a large marine cooler with snacks and water.</p><p>BTW, one trip and you are hooked. So, plan on using those rifles again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cemetery21, post: 2335354, member: 116948"] I don't know much about the 17, but I'll add my experience on 22-250. I shot one for several years in prairie dog towns and made my longest measured hit with one. But, you need a spotter to call your shots. I built one as heavy as I could make it and still could not spot my shots. Wind is constant in prairie dog land. If you can't spot your shots, you just burn up ammo. We never set up for the long dogs - 600 and beyond. In the spring, there is plenty of shooting under 500, usually averaging 200 - 300. When the shooting starts, most dogs under 150 or so will stay down, but in some areas, you will have several shots under 150. Especially farther north. We always kept 22s handy in South Dakota. I went to 22 BR, then 223AI, then 20 calibers - all were excellent since you can see your hits. If I had it to do all over, I would start with 20s. 204 or 20 Practical. Always take 223s. If you hit it right in the spring, the pups are numerous and dumb. Take lots of ammo. On good days, you can go through 400 rounds or more per shooter. Also, good benches. If you plan on shooting on ground mats, watch for rattlers. Need good ear plugs, sunscreen, and water. We always took a large marine cooler with snacks and water. BTW, one trip and you are hooked. So, plan on using those rifles again. [/QUOTE]
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