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Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: h20hunter on September 02, 2021, 10:28:01 AM

Title: Build me a gun....
Post by: h20hunter on September 02, 2021, 10:28:01 AM: Prairie Dogs
.224 Valkyrie

Own one? Suggest one? Brand preference? Might do a dog shoot next year and am intrigued by the caliber in a semi auto platform.
Title: Re: Build me a gun....
Post by: Jonathan_S on September 02, 2021, 10:35:58 AM: Far from an expert here as I've only got 2 days of rat shooting under my belt.

IMO, this kind of application is where the .223 Remington really shines just for pure economy. 55 grainers like V-Max or the Nosler Varmaggedons can really produce some rat popping goodness even if the chambering is "Vanilla". I don't know if prairie dogs is a longer range/lower round count i.e. 300-500 yards game? Suppose the Valkyrie loaded with 88 ELD or the 85.5/90 VLDs would really take over then :dunno:
Title: Re: Build me a gun....
Post by: ctwiggs1 on September 02, 2021, 10:47:02 AM: Quote from: h20hunter on September 02, 2021, 10:28:01 AM
Prairie Dogs
.224 Valkyrie

Own one? Suggest one? Brand preference? Might do a dog shoot next year and am intrigued by the caliber in a semi auto platform.

I'm just here to pipe in support for the "gun for every occasion" mentality :chuckle: :tup:
Title: Re: Build me a gun....
Post by: h20hunter on September 02, 2021, 10:50:38 AM: Quote from: ctwiggs1 on September 02, 2021, 10:47:02 AM
Quote from: h20hunter on September 02, 2021, 10:28:01 AM
Prairie Dogs
.224 Valkyrie

Own one? Suggest one? Brand preference? Might do a dog shoot next year and am intrigued by the caliber in a semi auto platform.

I'm just here to pipe in support for the "gun for every occasion" mentality :chuckle: :tup:

:tup:
Title: Re: Build me a gun....
Post by: JJB11B on September 02, 2021, 01:12:01 PM: I’ve got a brand new 18” barrel for an AR-10 chambered in .260 Rem if you really want to make them splatter!
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Post by: huntnphool on September 02, 2021, 01:16:12 PM: Built one with my son, all Aero components, it’s a yote nightmare! ;)
Title: Re: Build me a gun....
Post by: Angry Perch on September 02, 2021, 01:44:59 PM: Quote from: ctwiggs1 on September 02, 2021, 10:47:02 AM
Quote from: h20hunter on September 02, 2021, 10:28:01 AM
Prairie Dogs
.224 Valkyrie

Own one? Suggest one? Brand preference? Might do a dog shoot next year and am intrigued by the caliber in a semi auto platform.

I'm just here to pipe in support for the "gun for every occasion" mentality :chuckle: :tup:

Same page. Even a "gun for an occasion that might happen next year." :tup:
Title: Re: Build me a gun....
Post by: Mtnwalker on September 02, 2021, 02:43:47 PM: Personally i think i'd do a 6arc over the valkyrie just for the big game option but sounds like fun either way! Prarie dogs are a blast, my 243 wssm was fed a steady diet of them back in a former life out of state.
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Post by: jjhunter on September 02, 2021, 04:05:24 PM: If you can find one, a Les Baer Custom in .204 is tough to beat for that application.
Title: Re: Build me a gun....
Post by: h20hunter on September 02, 2021, 04:10:24 PM: 204 definitely in the running
Title: Re: Build me a gun....
Post by: fly-by on September 02, 2021, 04:17:55 PM: 6x45? Small and efficient for high volume p-dogging with 55-60 grain bullets. Big game legal and capable with 80-90 grainers.
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Post by: Caseyd on September 02, 2021, 04:36:57 PM: .223 1-7 twist for the 70+/g
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Post by: BKMFR on September 04, 2021, 04:37:44 PM: Quote from: fly-by on September 02, 2021, 04:17:55 PM
6x45? Small and efficient for high volume p-dogging with 55-60 grain bullets. Big game legal and capable with 80-90 grainers.

Love my 6x45, took a 212" Mule Deer at 230 yds, went about 6 ft.... Mine is built on a little Sako, Lone Wolf stock, Fluted Lilja 20" barrel.....oh and no recoil
Title: Re: Build me a gun....
Post by: Skillet on September 04, 2021, 04:47:31 PM: http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2017/04/17-incinerator-ultimate-varmint-cartridge-with-mach-5-speed/ (http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2017/04/17-incinerator-ultimate-varmint-cartridge-with-mach-5-speed/)
Title: Re: Build me a gun....
Post by: h20hunter on September 04, 2021, 04:48:46 PM: Barrel life. 1. Boom. Done. :tup: