PD Hunt and sold a 204

Experiences and effectiveness in hunting with the 204 Ruger.
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PD Hunt and sold a 204

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Went on my first prairie dog hunt and it was fun! I shot about 600 rounds in three days - 6 hours a day.
My 6x47 Lapua on a Barnard action with Lilja barrel with 70gr NBT at 3450 was very accurate and had dramatic impacts! I also shot a 223 and a 204 in ARs.
The guy I went with uses a 243 and two 223s. After he saw the 204 impacts a few times he came home and is buying one! It was impressive compared to the 223 he was shooting.
Lots of pups so the small targets were a great challenge resulting in some great practice. Most shoots within 350 yards but we did get to stretch it out when we wanted.
I had no idea they would just stand there and let you shoot several times as long as you don't hit the ground near them.
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Welcome to the addiction!

I'll wager that will not be your one and only PD shoot. :D
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Did you use a guide or outfitter service or on your own?
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Guide. $310/day including staying in there family farm house. SE Colorado.
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Rick in Oregon wrote: Thu Jul 18, 2019 3:14 pm Welcome to the addiction!

I'll wager that will not be your one and only PD shoot. :D
I have wanted to do this for years and even built rifles and ammo but never took the initiative to find a place or guide. Then a friend invited me and yes i will definitely go again. I have bird dogs and plan to go to Montana later this year bird hunting. I plan to take a rifle and fly rod and stay a while. The wife is good as long as I take the dogs... :D
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Bmash wrote: Thu Jul 18, 2019 3:59 pmThe wife is good as long as I take the dogs... :D
HA! That's how it works around here too. :D

During rat season, my pups get a lot of time in the field for that exact reason. Never heard either of them complain about it either.
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