Reply With Quoteprairie dog, .243 is a solid flat flyer for casual table top hunting. (scoped)
Also, a good .22l and 20 gauge in that environment would always be welcome.
Best Caliber & Ammunition for Small Game Hunting
This summer, I'll be taking a trip up to visit my uncle in Utah. He owns a large ranch, and he wants to take me Prairie Dog and ground squirrel hunting.
I've never been small game hunting, except for using a pellet rifle against field mice in my backyard, so I have very little experience in that subject. What I'm wondering is, what are the best calibers and ammunition to use against small game? And any tips for hunting them would be appreciated too!
Also, I've heard of explosive Rat shot ammo. Is it any good?
Prospective calibers: .17 AR, .22 LR, .22 WMR, .25 APC, FN 5.7x28, 9mm Para, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, .223/5.56, and 6.8 SPC.
Don't want to use anything bigger than 6.8, because I think that's a waste against something so small.
prairie dog, .243 is a solid flat flyer for casual table top hunting. (scoped)
Also, a good .22l and 20 gauge in that environment would always be welcome.
Don't have a .243, but my uncle might, I'm not sure, but I wouldn't put it past him.Originally Posted by Albatross
Have a 20 gauge, I didn't consider it though because I though the dogs might be a little spooked by me being that close to them. How far do you think you could hit them with a 20?
.22-250.
Mine. A Winchester Model 70 Varmint Special, with Leopold glass.
never trust a man with a goatee..22-250.
Mine. A Winchester Model 70 Varmint Special, with Leopold glass.
That is a beautiful rifle. What kind of scope are you using?.22-250.
Mine. A Winchester Model 70 Varmint Special, with Leopold glass.
I've shot prairie dogs out to 200 with my .22 WMR, loaded w/ hornady 30gr v-max.
A .204 Ruger is another good round for those, too.
I just acquired a Savage 93R TR 17HMR.
Perfect varmint rifle IMHO.
whats wrong with .223?
i also have a scoped/bipoded savage in 17 HMR.
Well ain't going to be much left of your varmint after you use .223. Especially if you want to eat it after. Plus cheaper ammo.
like on a coyote? hog?
Nothings wrong with .223 as far as I'm concerned, and I'll probably be taking a .223 with me.
Not planning on eating them, my Uncle says they carry all sorts of nasty diseases. Plus, I'd be willing to bet that prairie dog/ground squirrel doesn't taste that great anyways.
you don't eat prairie dogs; like it was said they're full of disease.
I was speaking in terms a of varmint rifle, I go for rabbits here and we generally eat them.
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