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Are you ready for the dog towns??

Reading all these post about P D shooting sure sounds good and I'd probably go for it if I were younger and had not been burned out with travel some years ago with bands. But, it took it's toll on me and I simply don't want to travel more than I absolutely have to.
 
Sat for TX, NM on Sun. Rest Mon, Chuut Tues, Wed, Thurs. 600 rds of 222 w/40gr Berger/Sierra. 300 rds 20TAC w/32gr VMAX. Tis Smoken Joe's fault l'm taking a 20TAC. Thing is like a LAZER. A true 4000fps gun. Flatter shooting than a 22-250 with HALF the recoil. My TX pd partner is taking his 19 year old nephew. Lots of 17HMR and 22WMR ammo will be coming along for the new kid. Never been this early before. Not since seeing my first PD in 1990 0n Ft Hood
 
Sorry you guys have to drive so far......

Especially at $4 gallon

Dogs are waitin'

Pups are up !

223 AI on table.....new pics coming sooon

PS.....I dare you to laugh at my $20 umbrella........................:)

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I highly advise a long sleeve fishing shirt with a hood. You can use all the sun screen you want, but keeping your hide covered is way better. If you don’t, make sure you slather the aloe on heavy about like a slimy fish, if you get burnt or really red. Let it dry and keep it on.
Light complected fellow came along some years back. His face, back of his neck, arms and legs blistered terrible on an overcast day. Ended up with scars on the back of his neck.

A heavy rifle weight wise is your friend. It allows you to see the impacts.
A good spotter while save a LOT of frustration and wasted ammo.
Spotting is as much fun as the shooting to many of us.
 
If you get into heavy shooting I suspect that your buddy will likely find that his 22/250 AI may need a new barrel when he gets back unless he controls himself and lets the rifle cool, which is hard to do when there are available targets.

Years ago I finally on the eary button - a couple of 223 Rem chambered rifles loaded with VV-133 and 40 gr Nosler or V-Max bullets at 3750 fps.
I am primarily a 100 to 300 yard shooter take only occassional longer shots just to challenge myself, the longest I have made was 500 yds and that combo worked just fine.

Good shooting -

drover
I have heard you can lock one up. I have been told a couple horror stories
 
I limited myself to 15 shots with my 22-250 AI TN.after a couple barrels it is now a 22 Br. TN and it's top shelf IMO...much better than the 22-250 standard chamber I started with in the early 90's. All my rifles weigh over 15#.
 
FYI for those going to a public/grasslands, READ the rules. Stay on marked roads. Just visited with US Forestry fellow, a group from PA dog hunting is going to have some major expense this year.
When in doubt, stay out.
 
FYI for those going to a public/grasslands, READ the rules. Stay on marked roads. Just visited with US Forestry fellow, a group from PA dog hunting is going to have some major expense this year.
When in doubt, stay out.
Definitely pay attention... JUSt FYI to you travelers. State, BLM and Forest Service lands Ect. stay on the roads and on private lands stay off when it is wet.

I am going shooting in the morning. It will be a twenty minute drive. The commute is hell but worth it. lol..

Edit: Well neighbor just called change of plans going long range shooting tomorrow with my Sharps Rifle instead.. My life is in disarray. lol..
 
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I'm envious of you guys heading out this year. I called around and most of the guides wanted $600+/day including food and lodging. That's too rich for me. I'll look for a place next summer.
My son & his wife paid $500 apiece to awhile back to ''WATCH'' the JUDDS in person. That's too rich for me!
Shooting prairie dogs is THE real experience. Each shot/hit is UNIQUE
 
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Been doing the PD safari thing close to 20 years now and only did paid guide hunting twice. On your first trip you will learn a lot and keep fine tuning your gear every year after. The biggest thing we learned was that 17, 20 and 22 caliber rifles are what you want. About anything over a 223 will be excess baggage. Remember that you are shooting at a small target that weights about 2 pounds. my buddy shot his 22-250 maybe one box and never took it to the table again. My largest caliber was a 6PPC and I fired maybe 100 rounds because it was so accurate and I was making some very long shots. A rimfire in 17HMR or 22Mag is fun if you have the room for it but figure a couple boxes is about all you will shoot. Accuracy is paramount and when you factor in the wind, you need fast and accurate. Make yourself a very good click chart regardless of what reticle you have in your scopes. I made my charts and took them to an office supply place and had them laminated for a few bucks. Hopefully you have good glass on your guns, good binoculars and a good rangefinder. If you have average glass or big box store stuff, you will be upgrading for the next trip. We have found that 20X is really all that you can use. Mirage gets bad with the barrel heat and the sun. I could go on and on as many of they guys here could also.
 

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