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PB groundhog with my 22-250

Eastcoastshooter375 said:
Had been seeing this groundhog for a few weeks but every time I'd try to get set up on him, he'd disappear in the brush. I finally caught him out in the open long enough to squeeze off on him. It's the longest shot i've made with my 22-250, only possible because I upgraded scopes.

Here are the specs:
Remington 788 22-250
Leupold VXII 6-18x40 AO
50gr Nosler BT ~4000 fps
Nosler brass
Fed GM210M

Lasered at 440 yards, I checked the wind, held slightly into the wind and squeezed. I saw it hit, then heard it WHOP as he rolled backwards.

Shot taken from between 2 red barns. Pic taken as I found him. You can see entrance at left chest area and see exit on his back.

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Love the long range hunting and shooting, even in the summer. Make the best of it and make the shot count! I hope everyone is having a nice summer!

Tom
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Wow, that is impressive! I shoot .22-250's (I have 2) and also a .220 Swift. I love the way these "Death Rays" perform. I'm sure you're the same way. Best fun you can have with your clothes on! Job well done!
 
Eastcoastshooter375 said:
Had been seeing this groundhog for a few weeks but every time I'd try to get set up on him, he'd disappear in the brush. I finally caught him out in the open long enough to squeeze off on him. It's the longest shot i've made with my 22-250, only possible because I upgraded scopes.

Here are the specs:
Remington 788 22-250
Leupold VXII 6-18x40 AO
50gr Nosler BT ~4000 fps
Nosler brass
Fed GM210M

Lasered at 440 yards, I checked the wind, held slightly into the wind and squeezed. I saw it hit, then heard it WHOP as he rolled backwards.

Shot taken from between 2 red barns. Pic taken as I found him. You can see entrance at left chest area and see exit on his back.

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Love the long range hunting and shooting, even in the summer. Make the best of it and make the shot count! I hope everyone is having a nice summer!

Tom
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My first centerfire rifle was a 788 in 22-250 back in '68. This started me into reloading and many days pursuing chuck's. You made a great shot! My longest back then was only 310, but it made me feel like a world class shooter at the time. I loved that rifle, still regret trading it for "something better". Hang on to that one, unless you want to sell it to me.
 
YZ-80 said:
I've always liked the .22-250. Currently, I have an old Wby. Varmintmaster. Great shot by the OP on that chuck!
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Thanks, I've taken them further, just not with my 22-250. The scope swap helps, can't hit what you can't see!

Tree Farmer said:
My first centerfire rifle was a 788 in 22-250 back in '68. This started me into reloading and many days pursuing chuck's. You made a great shot! My longest back then was only 310, but it made me feel like a world class shooter at the time. I loved that rifle, still regret trading it for "something better". Hang on to that one, unless you want to sell it to me.
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This gun was bought for pocket change back in the mid 90's. Dad and I worked up a 55gr load for it and I killed numerous critters with it. Here recently, I decided to start playing with it again. Tinkering with some loads, I've got 4 bullet/load combos that shoot to same POI at 200 yds. Its a real shooter for sure (trigger upgrade is next on the "to-do" list). 310 is a good poke, no doubt! Haha, i'll be holding onto this one, if I see any around, I'll let you know
 
jgal72 said:
I Love the WHOP, Nice shot!!
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:)
There is no mistaking that sound from a .22-250 hitting its mark.

Not sure if its a WHOP though, I think its more of a THUD :D

Here's a tube that I got off my dash cam torching for fox's off the bonnet of my truck with my old SPS in 250.
I was calling it closer from a long distance with my phone & Bluetooth speaker on the roof.

It crazy that you can still here that THUD from 150 metres away :cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR7ZgEuRLKA

Nosler 55g BT's make a mess of anything they hit ;)
 
55 bts do bust them up. I shot 3 last evening between 320 and 380. This one didn't get busted. He is in the freezer now, headed to the taxidermist. He'll look good next to the end table.
 

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aushunter1 said:
:)
There is no mistaking that sound from a .22-250 hitting its mark.

Not sure if its a WHOP though, I think its more of a THUD :D

Here's a tube that I got off my dash cam torching for fox's off the bonnet of my truck with my old SPS in 250.
I was calling it closer from a long distance with my phone & Bluetooth speaker on the roof.

It crazy that you can still here that THUD from 150 metres away :cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR7ZgEuRLKA

Nosler 55g BT's make a mess of anything they hit ;)
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I have described my high speed .22 on a groundhog as a WHOCK !
 
morning, gonzo34 I have the same setup my barrel is
a #7contour 28". I have not had a chance to shoot this
rifle. what bullet, powder due u use? I use Winchester brass
and Fed. 210 primers. mine has the big bushnell
6400. please advise. justme gbot tum
 
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