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Offline foxpro51

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Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« on: February 26, 2009, 06:06:34 PM »
What are you guys using for groundhog hunting?
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Re: Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2009, 06:11:51 PM »
my .223 tikka.  it is a m595 varminter.  it is the best shooter in my stable.  though I have only shot to 300yds with it though.  I know you have some nice looking rifles. 

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Re: Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2009, 06:14:04 PM »
Ben my favorite caliber. No recoil, accurate and you can see your hits. More pictures guys.
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Re: Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2009, 06:20:29 PM »
Group with my 1000 yard rifle . ( 6.5x284 caliber. ) 1000 yard shooting is not easy. Trying to hit a 5 inch wide by 18 inch tall target requires a spotter and 142 grain bullets to see splash. If i miss bullet splash will tell my spotter bullet correction i need. Wind is also a problem. We use wind meters here.







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Re: Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2009, 06:22:43 PM »
I wish I had more pics.  my usual groundhog hunting trip was grabbing the .22lr and taking a walk.  I would get within 100yds by using the rolls in the hills to setup a shot.  when these guys showed for hog hunting two years ago I could not believe my eyes when they had lawn chairs.  I said you can't be serious.  they said how do you do it.  so since then I try to reach out and touch them with the .223.  not many times do I get over a 200 yd shot though.  I would like to do more hog hunting this year.  we might do a hog challange this year just for fun.  but I know for a fact you retired fellas out in d6 would whoop everyone.  LOL.
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Re: Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2009, 06:23:39 PM »
If you guys are in the market for a groundhog gun DON"T overlook Savage varmint rifles. They shoot extremely well and don't cost a ton.
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Re: Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2009, 06:24:49 PM »
Yea, Muttbuster knocks the out with the 17HMR.
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Re: Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2009, 06:27:44 PM »
Ben, NIce group at 200 yards. Looks like it is under an inch.
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Re: Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2009, 06:46:25 PM »
The 17hmr is good to 150 yards with little to no wind. It is a very good round. It[s hard to believe that little 17 grain bullet does the damage it does. Foxpro 51 was with me when I killed 3 fox's with it this season. Last summer I killed at least 15 hogs with it. CZ, model 452 American with a Nikon Buckmaster 3x9 is a nice match.
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Re: Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2009, 06:51:06 PM »
Jeeeeeeeeesh, I might have to resort to a crossbow just to let younz guys have a fight'n chance at the "KING" title. ;D
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Re: Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2009, 06:54:54 PM »
WE could have a centerfire day and a rimfire day contest hunting groundhogs.
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Re: Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2009, 06:56:52 PM »
Finaly some hog hunting sites i like 22lr myself but iv used my .270 with 90gr bullet does great
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Re: Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2009, 06:58:09 PM »
crossbow?  I want you to start throwing rocks at em.  on second thought I want you to run em down with the polaris.  I know it aint gonna catch em.  LOL. 
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Re: Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2009, 07:00:00 PM »
Every groundhog I ever killed was with a bow.
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Re: Lets talk groundhog guns and scopes
« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2009, 07:00:39 PM »
Rim fire, Center fire, it's all good. Longhair, you have to hunt with a spear.
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