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Chucks !

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I got a little time this evening to check out a new farm I have to hunt, so I took my best chuck gun, just an older Rem 700 with a brux 8 twist chambered in 6br, I bedded the action in a McMillan HTG stock and shooting 70gr blitzkings, man did it turn out well!! Ended up getting 4, one made it to hole so no chance of getting it out for pic, shots were 25yds, 202yds, 240yds, 291yds. And pretty sure I missed one at 185yds, the wind was little tricky today, but over all a great time spent hunting.
 

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Good shooting! In my neck of the woods, with the mild winter, there seems to be a good crop of them this year.
 
Good shooting - anyone who says they never miss - well I just let that pass for now.:rolleyes:

I was out Saturday - the wind was horrific in eastern PA. I set up parallel to the tree line which helped. Got one a 254 yards (long shot for me) and one a 191. I was using my 223 Model 700 with a heavy Douglas 26" long barrel - 1/4 moa rifle. Feeling good about my marksmanship - but it will be short lived.

Was out yesterday. It was perfect, no wind, warm, about 78 degree - same field - same rifle. As soon as I enter the field I see one standing in high hay - profile obscured - head and chest only exposed - since he isn't bobbing I'm fairly certain he's sitting on his hole surveying for threats. I set up, range is 139 yards. Should never miss at this range with this rifle - I shot and swore I got him - later when I checked (found his hole) I missed!!! Talk about shaking my confidence!:mad:

Later I see one at the edge of the treeline 229 yards away. The hay is high, about ankle deep. I can't get a clear consistent profile, he's bobbing up and down at difference locations so I can't get a standing shot. Finally he crosses an open area in the field, a crawler shot. I send the 55 Nosler BT. Heard the thump! He's down.:) Go figure - make that shot and miss the easy one!!! :mad: PS - large male - real heavy weight

An hour later another one appears at 230 yards, a crawler, again in high hay but I have a better shot since I'm at the high end of the field looking down. Sent another 55 Nosler BT - Nailed him.:)

About 20 minutes later another guy appears - he's standing at the edge of the treeline - 215 yards - slightly obscured by the high hay. A very make able shot with this rifle but I prefer the crawler shot - gives me more lateral margin of error. But he isn't moving. I know I should wait until he starts crawling but I want to check some other areas so I sent another 55 Nosler at him. I missed!!:(

No excuses - no wind - very accurate rifle - I'm an old man but I practice a lot - conclusion: bad can of sardines I just eat.:oops:
 
Great story and great shooting! I hate to say it but we all miss! If you don't miss than you don't hunt! Best thing to do is regroup and make it up on next shot! Great things about ground hogs is they usually give you another opportunity if you are patient!
 

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