Prairie dogs are approx the size of a 1 liter drink bottle.
Something approx. that size can be a challenge out beyond 200 yards. When Varmint Hunter was being published there were lots of stories and pictures of long range dogs.
To make it into the Club all shots had to be witnessed by another member.
Have your own little egg shoot at 400. That should keep you interested for a while. Pick the smaller calibers in your stable and have some fun burning ammo and learning( elevation seems fairly easy but that dog gone wind can make ya feel foolish)!
Yeah, elevation is physics, windage is snake oil.
DF
and most guy's rifles are not capable of that type of accuracy/precision either. Good luck with trying though.. Video it, so we can see how many times it takes to burst an egg... Maybe we could make bets.?? Actually I think stick already BTDT at 300 yards, and he never did hit the egg.. True chidt right there guys..
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.
I like this rifle rated dueling tree. It can use a variety of plate sizes and thickness to calibrate for the particular round. Different size plates can be used at the same time. The base is All Terrain so it can be mounted solidly on hillsides or uneven ground. The center post is adjustable for forward angle and side plumb so it can be adjusted for even target rotation. AR500 center post Plate sizes 3", 4", 6", 8" and even 10". 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" thick
We like having AR Duels @ around 200 yards. w/ 6" 3/8" plates We've even had 6.5 Creedmoor duels out to 400 w/ 6" 1/2" plates.
Most of the recent cheep guns I have bought are capable of very good accuracy.
A 223 savage non acc, trigger. I have shot many P Dogs at 300 yards, some at over that distance.
Marlin 243 Win. It shoots well enough that hitting steel plates at 200 yards is a ho hum kind of thing. I have not tried it on P Dogs yet but expect it will work just fine.
Limiting factor for most of us is how well do we shoot. The gun is capable.
Once hitting the 14" gong at 400 yards becomes routine from a bench rest, get off the bench. If you are a hunter, shooting from typical field positions is good practice.
This^^^ 400 yards may be a chip shot from the prone or a bench but time yourself ranging, dropping to sitting and shooting a 8" gong. Windy days off of sticks sitting or standing will make you wish for a spotter.
mike r
Don't wish it were easier Wish you were better
Stab them in the taint, you can't put a tourniquet on that. Craig Douglas ECQC
I've got 6" rectangle at 109 yards, 8" round at 150 yards, and a 12" diamond at 370-380 yards. As stated above, once you get dialed in from the bench, the 12' diamond is not so difficult. Until you have a breeze.
6" and 8" targets are on JCVibby T-post hangers. 12" diamond is on a piece of log chain bolted around the tree...
As mentioned, move to field positions to up the level of difficulty. Shoot from sitting position off the top of a pack frame, middle of an open area, no back support. Prone. Finally off hand. Fairly proficient with the 8" gong at 150 yards off hand with the .270 and .375 (average 3 for 4 +/-) . Suck on the 12" diamond at 370 yards off hand with the .270 (average MAYBE 1 for 4)... need to practice more...
On a full day of shooting practice, I will take my metal plate out to 750 yard line and drop it.
Then use my other 2 metal based stands that have cardboard stapled between the 1x1’s and drop them between 500 and 300 yards.
Sometimes, I will staple playing cards on the closer boards to shoot. Trying to hit a face of a king, queen, or center on a Ace.
If I’m shoot’n with a pard, we’ll shoot at the same time on separate targets placed at the same yardage, seeing who can shoot the best hand based off the cards we put up.
Old playing cards make fun little targets.
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Curiosity Killed the Cat & The Prairie Dog “Molon Labe”
These hang easy and react / sound great. Very simple design. I have this silhouette @ 200 yards 12 inch square @ 250 IPSC AC @ 300 (great for positional shooting. 12 inch square @350 Swinger w/ 4 and 6 inch plates @ 425 24" round, 10 inch round, silhouette and 8 inch round @450 (all hung on one T Post.
Meh... If you see how the sight picture jumps and bumps, it is not confidence inspiring. Inside 100 yards, I "might" try an off hand shot at a white tail. Beyond 150 yards, definitely looking for some type of rest or support.