GroundHog Hunts 2025

[WV Hitman]

I'd love to show some pics, but my computer died. Have to use my wife's, so no access to pics.
This year was fair. Since I've taken over 14,000 groundhogs in WV with 100% handguns I go to ID for rockchucks and add the total together. This year it was 405 with a lifetime total of 16,555.
Of note was my 4th albino groundhog which in size is the 3rd largest groundhog I've ever taken. He's getting mounted to be with the other 3.
My "lowly" handguns used were .223 Contender, .22-250 XPR-100, 6mmAI, .250 Sav.AI, .41 Mag. Raging Bull, .475 Linebaugh, suppressed Ruger MKIII .22 (I've done over 850 with this one).
I switched to handguns in 1978. Don't own/haven't shot a rifle since.

 

[ohlongarmisle]

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Hart 12 twist barrel

Nice country been through it recognize the rocks,good shooting got me beat with that long shot, my farthest was just at 400 yards with the 204, Hornady 40 grain V-max.Nice rifle collection I only have two groundhog rifles, CZ 17 Hornet ,and the lowly Thompson Center Venture, they both get the job done , good shooting.