Originally Posted by tikkanut


Some may know......been busting p/dogs for 20+ years...

Main set ups have been Savage s/shot actions using custom ordered/built Pac Nor barrels

Calibers ?

223AI...20 Vartarg...20 Practical...20-222...204R...6 BR..6 XC...260 AI...6.5x55......even a 300 Win (briefly)

20's are where its at for p/dogs....3900 fps with a 40 V max...fuggin laser

Winding down now in my later years....have a 222 Mag to break in this spring

These all set up break the scales at 18# when on the portable table...less recoil......(:

When you 'dust dogs' @ 600 you know your loads & rifle set is working

Crazy...600 yds...shoot..watch the dog do a 180...feel the pat of the recoil...

this pic.......targets start at 485 yds....223 AI...53 V Max

Longest kill ? You wouldn't believe me....260 AI w.142 SMK's

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Those 53's have been working great for me for quite a while in 223's and now my 22-250's. I guess they don't shoot well for some guys though. Glad to see someone else using them with good success..

Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.

BSA MAGA