Who Goes Prairie Dog Hunting?? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Harms Way · 07-22-2007, 08:59 PM

Hey guys, girls,

I was just curious as to who all goes prairie dog hunting? I will be venturing into Kansas in Aug. with my newly bought AR15 equipped with a 3-9X40 scope. I have no clue what I am getting into, LOL, but form what I have heard, it's fun. I have a guy who reloads ammo and is going to sell my 1,000 .223 rounds for cheap cheap cheap!

I will be going with a few friends and two of my brothers. I can't wait!

Anyway, lets see your prairie dog guns!

Gimme some hints, clues, whatever on how to get those dogs!

Whats the average shot? I have heard 150 yards. I will of course be packing the XD on my side for....protection, just in case a rabid dog wants to test his luck. LOL

Thanks in advance!

FatMatt1981 · 07-22-2007, 09:53 PM

Are they good to eat?

Harms Way · 07-22-2007, 10:01 PM

lol, ummm, not that I have heard. I don't think you wanna eat a prairie dog. Farmers want them of their land because they cause devastation to crops.

**jnclement** · 07-22-2007, 10:16 PM

Your first one might be 150 yards. Maybe a couple of dumb ones after that. Then you can count on 300-600 yards. Guys who can shoot, shoot them farther out. You don't do that with an ar though.

Paul · 07-22-2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jnclement

Your first one might be 150 yards. Maybe a couple of dumb ones after that. Then you can count on 300-600 yards. Guys who can shoot, shoot them farther out. You don't do that with an ar though.

Those Texas prairie dogs must be smart. I used a friends Ruger 10/22. Longest shot was 100 yards.

CopeyXD · 07-22-2007, 10:26 PM

well, I know there is a difference, but around here, I hunt groundhogs. on G-ma's farm, AVERAGE shot is 200-300 yards. Killed one at 523 yards this weekend. 300 Weatherby Mag, 4-12 X 50 Simmons Scope.

Here, groundhogs damage more tractors than crops. damn groundhog holes!

th1npower · 07-22-2007, 11:33 PM

they can be stupid, defiant lil' critters. shoot one & the others will still hang around to be lead poisoned..

bring something for shade & enjoy for a loooooooong day of blasting..

gsh341 · 07-22-2007, 11:35 PM

I don't shoot prairie dogs, but i do shoot their slightly smaller cousin the Flickertail (Richardson's Ground Squirrel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard...round_Squirrel)

I use a .22 and almost never have to shoot farther than 100 yds. I have made a shot (once) at almost 200 yds, but that was a truly lucky shot considering the crosswind and guessing at the elevation and windage I needed with the cheap 4X scope I had.

A .223 or larger is unneeded for an animal that is between 30-40cm (12-16 inches) in length unless you like to see an animal completely shredded. As for making shots at 600+ yds, anyone that can hit a 12" tall and 4" wide target at 600 yds with consistency is a truly remarkable shot.

Here are some sites you may want to look at.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prairie_dog

http://www.geocities.com/graymist44/pdhunt2006.html

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22-250AI was outstanding on long shots producing consistent kills out beyond 400 yards. It was my most accurate rifle with 90%+ kill to shot ratio. I would sometimes blow the PD 10-12 feet from the hole with this gun.

**AZXD** · 07-23-2007, 07:58 AM

Here's a nice Black Rifle Video check out the 400 yard shot 1:40 into the video, then tell me a properly setup AR won't do this

http://www.ifilm.com/video/2696624

fritzmeister · 07-23-2007, 08:10 AM

This would be my coyote/prairie dog setup. I haven't had a chance to do anything but target shoot it yet, though.

I am hoping this Fall and Winter to get out with my boys and get some coyotes. They have a Handi-Rifle in .223 that is a shooter.

I would put a higher power scope on that AR if I were you, but if you shoot it well, then don't worry about it. That AR will shoot way out there. A lot of varminters shoot AR's, and routinely shoot out to several hundred yards with them.

07-22-2007, 08:59 PM	#1
Harms Way XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 93	Who Goes Prairie Dog Hunting?? Hey guys, girls, I was just curious as to who all goes prairie dog hunting? I will be venturing into Kansas in Aug. with my newly bought AR15 equipped with a 3-9X40 scope. I have no clue what I am getting into, LOL, but form what I have heard, it's fun. I have a guy who reloads ammo and is going to sell my 1,000 .223 rounds for cheap cheap cheap! I will be going with a few friends and two of my brothers. I can't wait! Anyway, lets see your prairie dog guns! Gimme some hints, clues, whatever on how to get those dogs! Whats the average shot? I have heard 150 yards. I will of course be packing the XD on my side for....protection, just in case a rabid dog wants to test his luck. LOL Thanks in advance!

07-22-2007, 09:53 PM	#2
FatMatt1981 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,467	Are they good to eat? __________________ \"Through strength, we deter tyranny\" ICVM OD XD-40 4\" Black on black XD-9 4\"

07-22-2007, 10:16 PM	#4
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,599	Your first one might be 150 yards. Maybe a couple of dumb ones after that. Then you can count on 300-600 yards. Guys who can shoot, shoot them farther out. You don't do that with an ar though. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

07-22-2007, 10:26 PM	#6
CopeyXD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rural Pennsylvania Posts: 868	well, I know there is a difference, but around here, I hunt groundhogs. on G-ma's farm, AVERAGE shot is 200-300 yards. Killed one at 523 yards this weekend. 300 Weatherby Mag, 4-12 X 50 Simmons Scope. Here, groundhogs damage more tractors than crops. damn groundhog holes! __________________ one short gun and lots of long ones! When you carry, leave your middle finger at home!

07-23-2007, 07:58 AM	#9
AZXD XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 16,671	Here's a nice Black Rifle Video check out the 400 yard shot 1:40 into the video, then tell me a properly setup AR won't do this http://www.ifilm.com/video/2696624 __________________ . . Prepare for the worst scenario and hope for the best!!! Ignorance is curable, but stupidity is fatal. When one is prepared, it gives them peace of mind and eliminates the panic button which often leads to unnecessary waste and tragedy. The so-called "reasonable gun control" measures will take us all to the day when the last single-shot shotgun that grandpa owned is cut into pieces. Last edited by AZXD; 07-23-2007 at 08:01 AM.

07-22-2007, 10:01 PM	#3
Harms Way XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 93	lol, ummm, not that I have heard. I don't think you wanna eat a prairie dog. Farmers want them of their land because they cause devastation to crops.

07-22-2007, 11:33 PM	#7
th1npower XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: eye-oh-uh Posts: 635	they can be stupid, defiant lil' critters. shoot one & the others will still hang around to be lead poisoned.. bring something for shade & enjoy for a loooooooong day of blasting..

07-23-2007, 08:10 AM	#10
fritzmeister XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: southeast Nebraska Posts: 1,425	This would be my coyote/prairie dog setup. I haven't had a chance to do anything but target shoot it yet, though. I am hoping this Fall and Winter to get out with my boys and get some coyotes. They have a Handi-Rifle in .223 that is a shooter. I would put a higher power scope on that AR if I were you, but if you shoot it well, then don't worry about it. That AR will shoot way out there. A lot of varminters shoot AR's, and routinely shoot out to several hundred yards with them.

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