17 hour drive for this? HELL YA!

[JAYDAWG]

From the coast of the socialist state of Washington to Prairie county Montana 17 hours, just to shoot prairie dogs.
YEP, what a day.
My $400 Ruger American in 223/556, with a $800 Nikon scope and $800 Gemtech suppressor. Deadly out to 300 yards.
To much fun


Cheers,

JAYDAWG

 

[Cholo]

Oh, that sounds like sooo much fun!

 

[BULL'S-EYE]

Hell yeah! Whack 'em & Stack 'em...

 

[Johnnu2]

YOU'RE KILLIN' ME.......

J.

 

[Busterswoodshop]

What ammo were you using ?

 

[Pál_K]

Do you know the rancher? How does someone make arrangements for something like this?

I went coyote hunting in north central Washington on large property owned by a friend of a friend, otherwise I had no idea how to go about it. Alas, it was in April 2019 and we didn't see a single coyote in four days. Meanwhile, hundreds of deer and turkey walked past us and laughed.

 

[contender]

What,, no handguns?

 

[rem58sport]

It is great to see a RA .556 out there doing their thing. I really enjoy them and they don't seem to get a lot of love.

 

[vito]

What do you do with prairie dogs after you kill them?

 

[JAYDAWG]

What ammo were you using ?

 

[twriggen]

Always a lot of fun. You'll have to let me know you're coming next time.

 

[Johnnu2]

Do you know the rancher? How does someone make arrangements for something like this?

I went coyote hunting in north central Washington on large property owned by a friend of a friend, otherwise I had no idea how to go about it. Alas, it was in April 2019 and we didn't see a single coyote in four days. Meanwhile, hundreds of deer and turkey walked past us and laughed.

Many years ago, Varmint Hunter Magazine was a hard copy thing; now it's "electronic". Back in the day, there were always ads to get you into the field....... I assume they still do that. It's probably the best way to connect with other varmint hunters these days (?)

Varminter Magazine | Online Varmint Hunting Magazine

www.varminter.com

 

[Johnnu2]

What do you do with prairie dogs after you kill them?

FINGER FOOD...........if there is ANYTHING left.

J.

 

[JAYDAWG]

Do you know the rancher? How does someone make arrangements for something like this?

My neighbor has been making the trip out here for 30 years and bought property 20+ years ago and has made friends with a couple ranchers,
which gives us access to thousands of acres.

It is great to see a RA .556 out there doing their thing. I really enjoy them and they don't seem to get a lot of love.

Love my American. Like I mentioned, it's super accurate
Can't beat it for the price.

Cheers,
JaydaWg

 

[JAYDAWG]

FINGER FOOD...........if there is ANYTHING left.

J.

The V-Max opens 'em up pretty good. The Hawks , Eagles and Coyote's appreciate it
I won't post a picture......

Cheers,
JAYDAWG

 

[Johnnu2]

The V-Max opens 'em up pretty good. The Hawks , Eagles and Coyote's appreciate it
I won't post a picture......

Cheers,
JAYDAWG

I used to use that exact V-max on woodchucks; it was brutal (in my .223 CZ American pencil bbl and set trigger).
Surprisingly to me, I hit a coyote at 400 yds TWICE with that bullet (he rolled down the hill and came back up for a second dose); he ran like a jet on afterburners after the second hit. Never found him. It was probably that distance that lessened the immediate damage from both hits.
J.

 

[freakindawgen]

What do you do with prairie dogs after you kill them?

 

[JAYDAWG]

Always a lot of fun. You'll have to let me know you're coming next time.

Hey,
I didn't realise you were less than 8 hours from Miles City, thought you were closer to Boise.
Definitely be in touch next trip,
Cheers,
JaydaWg

 

[gunzo]

You drove all that way just to shoot Prairie Dogs ?





I've been asked. And just like Jay, the answer was YEP!, and I can't wait to go back. About the most fun I've had with my clothes on.