Let’s see em
Groundhogs are finally out all over the place
18” 6.5CM, 140 AG, maybe 150 yards
Groundhogs are finally out all over the place
18” 6.5CM, 140 AG, maybe 150 yards
Hunting & Fishing 2020 varmints
- Thread starter deersniper
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I have always wanted to do that. Owned land with ground squirrels, and prairie dogs, but never killed a rock chuck.
When I was in Germany it is a big thing for hunters to go to Austria or Slovenia to hunt them. Was like $1200-1800 for 1 or 2. They are considered serious big game there.
When I was in Germany it is a big thing for hunters to go to Austria or Slovenia to hunt them. Was like $1200-1800 for 1 or 2. They are considered serious big game there.
Grew up shooting rock chucks and ground squirrels on the ranch. Now that I'm living the big city life I never knew how good I had it.
6mm creed load from spark munitions @ 122 yards to the face.
looks like a super=sized prairie dog.....
Got this one the other day. Check out that tail
AWC .223. Maybe 25-50 yards. But was standing on a truck running board off hand
AWC .223. Maybe 25-50 yards. But was standing on a truck running board off hand
Anyone else seeing any? One of my buddies must have a spawn point in the woods behind his house. He has gotten 10 plus from his house.
I know some of you are also waging war with the varmint cong lets see some pics.
First one this year
343 yards
Savage model 12lrp 6.5 CM
140 grain hornady American gunner
This was groundhog #6 of the year with the 6.5 CM and cheap s&B soft points. Also got a skunk and a couple muskrats. Haven’t seen a coyote since March unfortunately.
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Is that the NX8? If so, how do you like it?
I currently run a LRHS 4.5-18 but looking to eventually upgrade to a NX 8, Mark 5 or AMG.
Yes. Big fan of the 4-32 for varmints. I have a 4-16 atacr too and the glass is a shade nicer but the extra mag is nice when they are only sticking theirs heads our or obscured by vegetation like mr bean eater above
Any experience with the mark 5 or AMG to compare to the NX8?
i feel like these are the only 3 options for hybrid scopes with higher mag levels and FFP that aren’t boat anchors or $3000+
I have a mark 5 3.6-18 thar I haven’t mounted yet. The glass and turrets are nice but I’m more confident in Nightforce durability
Been using the mark5 since it came out. 3.6-18 and the 5-25, and I just got a 7-35 a couple weeks ago and can assure you durability is definitely not a problem just like it’s not with a nightforce.
Went for prairie dogs a few weeks ago. Did a lot of short shooting with 17 hmr which is our go to rifle for them, but I did break out the new 6.5cm for a few longer range attempts. Killed one at 492 yds. Got close at 650 but he didn't want to stay for any more volleys. I could have spent all day at mid-long range but my hunting partner was getting antsy for the chip shots again. I'll have to try to find a pic.
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I have a landowner that is having a battle with skunks and armadillos. I have taken over 30 skunks off his place this year, most of those between January and March. Here is a sample...
I had a Mk5 for a brief period of time. Never mounted it though. Glass and turrets were on par or a shade better. Nice scope. Sold it cause the reticle was a t3 non illuminated which isn’t good for hunting imo. Plus too many reports about tracking issues.
I recently traded into a kahles 3-18. Seems like a awesome scope but haven’t had time to mess with it much or mount it. Too much work
Edit: forgot I already answered that question lol
Lol it’s appreciated because I still haven’t decided. I’m leaning heavily towards picking up a used Mk5 5-25 with the illuminated TMR. That way I can still see it at low mag and I prefer simply reticles.
I was watching some of your other vids on YT. You got those running shots down! Great job!
More. Plus a monster from a couple years ago. That’s a full size utility box and a 308 next to it
Thanks.
It’s a Gemtech sandstorm I bought years ago. Good light strong titanium can. Lowlight has good things to say about them also. It’s a shame Gemtech got bought and went to crap
Back in April or May, shot this little guy at about 25yds off hand kneeling as I was walking to find the one I popped a pup at about 175yds. Momma drug the pup in the hole but had no troubles finding this one. Haven’t been able to find another decent town in Colorado yet to shoot them with my Vudoo or my BR unfortunately. 
I agree, I have 5 different gemtech's from 10 years ago, working great
She drug him into the hole to eat him?
Nasty animals
Yeah. Up until then I thought it was heresy but I literally stared at the pup for a few seconds after the shot and it was definitely dead, and then on my trek out there and shooting the one above, it was gone with little blood trail into its hole. Prairie dogs are nasty critters forsure tho!
Once I get my s&b back from VA, I may try and go back out there and pop some with my BR. 105 hybrids should put them down right?
I think that will do the trick. The 2 above I shot with Hornady AG 140 BTHPs
Rat. Right in the grape with T1X 17 hmr.
Are Javelinas considered varmints, at least here in South Texas? If so, I may have some thing to contribute to this thread tomorrow...
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