What bullet do the prairie dogs prefer?

[North Fork]

The one that miss them

 

[boltfluter]

Shoot 87gr vmax in my 6 dasher 8 twist (improved 6 br) and they are devastating. Have never had one come apart in flight and have shot them to 800. Great combination in my opinion.

This has been my experience as well. An absolute "bomb" at any range!

 

[Skattergun]

I’ve been using the 65gr vmax out of a 8 twist prs gun and have been impressed, great accuracy, very explosive with the velocity and rpms. Recently loaded the new 80gr eldvt and I think the 65gr blows up better. Never had one not make it to the target either. I like both bullets but I think il keep loading the 65s.

most of my shooting was 1-500 yds
Majority around 2-300.

 

[Cbrown3020]

I’ve been using the 65gr vmax out of a 8 twist prs gun and have been impressed, great accuracy, very explosive with the velocity and rpms. Recently loaded the new 80gr eldvt and I think the 65gr blows up better. Never had one not make it to the target either. I like both bullets but I think il keep loading the 65s.

most of my shooting was 1-500 yds
Majority around 2-300.

Thank you for the information I’ve been looking at the new 80 ELD . Do you think one deals with the wind better than the other?

Thanks Kevin

 

[Pawnee Bill]

I've never seen a prairie dog in Mystic.

Most of the time I think they hang out in the cheap bars down at the wharf.

 

[Hrsmn51]

A 6XC and nosler 105 RDF's made for a really fun time

 

[USMCDOC]

I would guess they would prefer the ones that miss.

Beat me to it!

 

[22 Excel]

Just back from SD. 87 and 75 go Vmax 3200 and 3300+ . Long hit for the trip 850 ish with 75 . Tried lighter Vmax and Nosler bt not as consistent. 8 twist 6BR.

 

[Dan Hall]

Try 32.0 grains Varget under 87 grain V-Max or 87 grain Berger hunting VLD. The V-Max for explosiveness and the Berger hunting VLD for Coyotes or deer. Both VERY accurate.

 

[Texas Solo]

I've never had a dog complain about what bullet I shot it with.

 

[searcher]

My 1-8" 6BR favors the 75 V-Max with 31.2 grns. Varget. Very accurate. No polling - but no complaints from the critters.

 

[searcher]

I've never had a dog complain about what bullet I shot it with.

I "dare" them.....

 

[powderbrake]

My 6BR with an 8 twist barrel likes the Berger 88 gr High BC Flat Based varmint #24323

 

[Dgd6mm]

We're fixing to feed them some 53vmax's, 75vmax's, and some 105Amax's....I hope they don't complain what's for dinner.

 

[Larry Koch]

What bullets do prairie dogs prefer? I‘m going to think they prefer the bullet that misses.

 

[ISS]

I am running 100% doi* with the 300gr Berger out of my 338 Lapua. Even on Rockchucks and the occasional Coyote. Might be marginal on Badgers though, I am still researching that. Six for six to date.

ISS

*dead on impact

 

[Nick Caprinolo]

Prairie dogs don't like bullets. Bullets are very painful to them.

 

[David Milisock]

I’ve just acquired a 8 twist 26” barrel in 6BR. Plan to use this only for 300-600 yard prairie dog shooting. Wondering what the pros are using for a bullet in this situation. Any and all help is much appreciated.

Thanks men
Kevin

The dogs prefer one that always misses!

 

[urbanrifleman]

I am running 100% doi* with the 300gr Berger out of my 338 Lapua. Even on Rockchucks and the occasional Coyote. Might be marginal on Badgers though, I am still researching that. Six for six to date.

ISS

*dead on impact

The bullet weighs more than the pdog.