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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.

There was some good reading to be sure.

22 rimfire beer cans full of water low power scope = fun

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..

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.

Good Indians for sure.

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22 Rimfires and beer cans full of water at 100 yards with open iron sights. That'll separate the talkers from the doers!

Which one of those travelers called for tech-support????

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

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...

That is good shooting for mere mortals off hand.


mike r

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.

😎

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.