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Going on first Prairie Dog hunt 2012
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<blockquote data-quote="strombeckj" data-source="post: 582008" data-attributes="member: 28471"><p>A .223 is always a good bet in the PD field. A buddy of mine buys 50gr Federal HP's @ $86.00 for 200 at wally world. If your going to reload then there are many other great calibers. In factory rigs a .204 is hard to beat for lack of recoil and performs very close to a 22-250 out to 500 yards. The .221 Fireball and 17 Fireball are also nice PD rounds, they just don't have the reach and work better for a 2nd rifle. Part of the joy in PD's is watching the hit so my PD guns are heavy or wear muzzle breaks. I have set fields I hunt and most of it is done via shooting mat, elbow pads and bi-pod. I will also use a Coyote Jake's bench and Leica CRF when in the PD field. Make sure you get some trigger time and know your rifle and round combo otherwise your just burning $$ with every shot. Most shots are at least 200 yards on PD fields that see any use, the exception to this is late spring and early summer when the pups are out... but they are also about the size of a salt and pepper shaker, so again a accurate rifle is a must.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p><p></p><p>Jon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="strombeckj, post: 582008, member: 28471"] A .223 is always a good bet in the PD field. A buddy of mine buys 50gr Federal HP's @ $86.00 for 200 at wally world. If your going to reload then there are many other great calibers. In factory rigs a .204 is hard to beat for lack of recoil and performs very close to a 22-250 out to 500 yards. The .221 Fireball and 17 Fireball are also nice PD rounds, they just don't have the reach and work better for a 2nd rifle. Part of the joy in PD's is watching the hit so my PD guns are heavy or wear muzzle breaks. I have set fields I hunt and most of it is done via shooting mat, elbow pads and bi-pod. I will also use a Coyote Jake's bench and Leica CRF when in the PD field. Make sure you get some trigger time and know your rifle and round combo otherwise your just burning $$ with every shot. Most shots are at least 200 yards on PD fields that see any use, the exception to this is late spring and early summer when the pups are out... but they are also about the size of a salt and pepper shaker, so again a accurate rifle is a must. Good luck! Jon [/QUOTE]
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