Caliber combination for prairie dog hunting?

[26Reload]

it's about shot placement, not volume of fire

I think you've had 'way too many "crashlanding(s)"..'
Of course it's about volume......
'HOW MUCH DISPLACEMENT OF VOLUME' that can be achieved with each pd......lol

 

[Junglebird]

To save on buying another caliber setup for my Dillon would it be wise to get another 223 upper in a slow twist?

 

[RB II]

I take 22 mag maybe 150 yds, 223 to 400 yds 55 v-max, 22-250 with 55 gr and 68 v-max, 6 creed with 87 VMax
Switch out often to allow barrel to cool. When I get to a new town I always start with the 22 mag, clean up the close ones and then go from there. Obviously the 6 creedmore is for the extra long shots.

 

[Junglebird]

I take 22 mag maybe 150 yds, 223 to 400 yds 55 v-max, 22-250 with 55 gr and 68 v-max, 6 creed with 87 VMax
Switch out often to allow barrel to cool. When I get to a new town I always start with the 22 mag, clean up the close ones and then go from there. Obviously the 6 creedmore is for the extra long shots.

This sounds like a sport that takes years to acquire all the gear for.

 

[martyj]

220 swift and 22-250 were my favorites
Have been known to use a 7 mag on ones over 720 yards in cross winds.

 

[Junglebird]

220 swift and 22-250 were my favorites
Have been known to use a 7 mag on ones over 720 yards in cross winds.

I'd like to stick to the AR platform for now. Nothing against bolt actions. Just want to be able to swap uppers for now.

 

[RB II]

This sounds like a sport that takes years to acquire all the gear for.

Well I have been at it a while!!! LOL

And to add a comment, all of those rifles, except the 22 mag have a good scope with exposed turrets for quick dialing. That is a major part of the fun of it for me is to try and hit a high % of the shots no matter the distance.

 

[martyj]

224 valkyrie shoots well out of ar especially with 90 smk.

 

[Junglebird]

224 valkyrie shoots well out of ar especially with 90 smk

The valkyrie is a good idea. What is the difference between that and the 22 arc? They seem to be on an equal playing field.

 

[akmtnhnt]

To save on buying another caliber setup for my Dillon would it be wise to get another 223 upper in a slow twist?

That'd be cheaper for sure, but do you have issues with the 55gr vmax coming apart in your 1-8? Have you tried the new 62gr ELD-VT? 77gr TMK would be fine to.

 

[Quackshot]

Jbird, I have a 20Practical BHW barrel for sale or you can buy the whole upper if you want. PM me.

 

[Junglebird]

That'd be cheaper for sure, but do you have issues with the 55gr vmax coming apart in your 1-8? Have you tried the new 62gr ELD-VT? 77gr TMK would be fine to.

My current upper isn't finished yet. Still waiting on backordered bcg and scope. I have yet to try anything in it. Are bullets coming apart in 1:8 a real thing at 223 velocities?

 

[akmtnhnt]

My current upper isn't finished yet. Still waiting on backordered bcg and scope. I have yet to try anything in it. Are bullets coming apart in 1:8 a real thing at 223 velocities?

Not normally, but you mentioned a slower twist. The only reason to do that is if something is coming apart. If the 55's shoot fine, run the 8 twist, or even get a 7 to shoot the heavy 22's.

 

[nhenry]

400-450 NE with a 400gr solid will do the trick.