Misses and hits This, This is why I love this channel!! Real world shooting.

I too love my old .222 Remington Sako Vixen full stock topped with a 4.5x14x40mm Leupold/AO on Talley rings. I feed it a steady diet of Barnes 50 grain Varmint Grenades.

I always like the sound of the impacts.

@scottrussell6717

3 жыл бұрын

The main thing you're hearing is the rifle report... when the bullet hits it's a low thump

@MisdemeanorThoughts

3 жыл бұрын

No. I’m hearing the “THOCK!” After the “Pfffft!”, which is actually louder than the pfffft.

@wilmamcdermott3065

3 жыл бұрын

Unless its a 4590 then it is a loud smack

@daledoback9566

Жыл бұрын

That thump you hear when you get a solid bone structure hit is amazing. I always hear it when I aim for the hips, it seems like that thump is even more definitive when you hit the pelvic bowl. Plus it’s always fun watching them do a flip or two

@daledoback9566

Жыл бұрын

@@scottrussell6717yessir

The season here in my state ended march 31 and opens back july 1. I did not go out before it closed due to end of last year the several towns i go to was low head counts. Figured I'd give it some time and hope the numbers climb so i can have some fun again!. I always enjoy your videos.

I can watch this stuff all day!

happy to see i am not the only one to miss some time

you sir are a great shot--can't wait till next "DOG" day

Here in Indiana we don't have prairie dogs, we have their big brothers groundhogs or "woodchucks". There is no season, restriction or bag limit on shooting/killing them. I shoot a fair number of them every year to thin them down. You can kill them with a .22 LR but a decent size adult male can be 12 -15 plus pounds. On note of that a .22 Magnum, .17 HMR on up is much preferred and does a better job. My favorite groundhog rifle is a 2004-2005ish Marlin 917V .17 HMR heavy bull barrel bolt action. I've shot over 150 with that one rifle alone. A old 1990 Ruger 10/22 .22LR stainless with birch wood stock has killed nearly that many as well. I've shot them with SKSs in 7.62x39mm, Colt H-bar in 5.56x45mm NATO, Springfield Armory M1A National Match with walnut stock in 7.62x51mm NATO and various other rifles. Once in awhile up close with handguns but they are skiddish and like to run. Don't fart, blow your nose or make any noises while hunting them. They run like lightning for as fat and stocky as they are. They also are easily alerted and hear everything, even a bathroom window slowly slide up to shoot them from cover and concealment.

Oh I need to get out there again!

Are u out in the town's now for 2021? Keep up the good work

Gawd, that's fun isn't it? I can't wait to get out but it's gonna be awhile. We just got about 5" snow here in the Bakken.

Got to love the triple! Over here in the UK mine is used with NV for fox. Out of interest, what make of 2 point rest is that on your tripod? I ask because i'm looking for a more stable replacement for my Pig Saddle.

@cavedweller1959

3 жыл бұрын

Caldwell deadshot fieldpod.

Nice shooting, sir!

nice shooten with 222 love the weaver

Used to crow hunt with the 222 sweet little cartridge

I hope I can go do this some day

I love my rem 722 .222 have a composite black spider web stock aluminum bedding block

Do you hunt on public or private land?

@cavedweller1959

3 жыл бұрын

Both, but public mostly. Use to be mostly private, but then came the poison.

Hi Cave Dweller, Love your vids. Was hoping you could give me some advise. A friend of mine is taking me on a hunt in South Dakota this spring to shoot some Prairie dogs on his Family's ranch. I've never done it before and have two guns I'm taking along. The 1st is my A17 17HMR, second is my bolt action 6.5 Creedmoor. My old eyes are not what they used to be and I don't see myself shooting past 200 yards or so. The 6.5 has a 4 X 16 on it that I think will be good for that range. The A17 has a BSA sweet 17 for 17HMR in 3 X 9. What are your thoughts on the 3 X 9 getting it done out to 200? Would I be better off upgrading? Thanks for your time Cave Dweller. I appreciate and value your opinion. Jeff

@JohnDoeEagle1

3 жыл бұрын

.17 HMR is good out to around 150 - 175 yards max. If you are shooting past that you need a .223/5.56mm or something else. A 6.5 Creedmoor would be overkill on a prairie dog which is a animal about the size of a large adult squirrel. .22-250, .223/5.56mm, 5.45x39mm, 7.62x39mm, .17 Hornet, 5.7x28mm FNH and things of this nature would be ideal picks.

@cavedweller1959

3 жыл бұрын

If this is a one & done trip, your 3-9 will serve you fine out to the HMRs realistic 125 yard working range.

@JohnDoeEagle1

3 жыл бұрын

@@cavedweller1959 My furthest shot and kill on a groundhog was 146 yards. It was with my Marlin 917V .17 HMR, BSA Sweet 17 3x12x40 using Hornady 17 grain V-Max ballistic tip. Also have a Harris Bipod with 1" leather Military sling and Uncle Mike's QD swivels. Once she was zeroed at 100 yards the rest is just turning knobs. That's one of those rifles you tell your buddies...."hey watch this...even with my eyes closed!" Sure man.......then holy crap, just like you said. Pre Freedom Group Marlin/Glenfield microgroove rifling is no joke. Also have a 18 shot 1967 and 1976 Glenfield Marlin Model 60s in .22 LR.

@JohnDoeEagle1

3 жыл бұрын

When looking for a Glenfield/Marlin rifle anything made before December 2007 still has the old craftsmen that worked there 20, 30, 40+ years still building them. That is before the buyout and everybody got pissed off. They knew how to make those old machines run but didn't like training new Remington employees trying to force them out and taking their places how to use them.

Awesome. Triple 2 precision.

Feels great to be back out dog hunting' huh? Thanks CD. Stay safe and healthy.

Enjoying the outdoors my style.

Any problems with ticks in that grass area?

@cavedweller1959

3 жыл бұрын

None. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y6SLqKuxqtDMiqg.html

@johncook3265

3 жыл бұрын

@@cavedweller1959 Awesome! Thanks so much!

Hell yea!! Get em

I’m a big prairie dog hunter myself love the videos cave dweller

Trademark CD1959....long range rifle engagements on prairie dogs complete with body explosions and launches into the air.

good shootin, i know a few years back wyoming was having plague issues knocking out entire towns, maybe it found its way east a bit be safe,

I am heading ricochet after the shot or at least I think I so.

@51ubetcha

3 жыл бұрын

Some of the shots anyway

@scottrussell6717

3 жыл бұрын

There was 1 for sure

Low earth orbit.

Got a 788 that never gets any play time no ground hog around my neck of the woods anymore

@G19Jeeper

3 жыл бұрын

Where you from? Here in Pa, groundhog hunters are a dying breed. Target rich environment

@waynemayle865

3 жыл бұрын

@@G19Jeeper southeastern ohio

@kcb3887

3 жыл бұрын

@@G19Jeeper where in PA? Just curious.

@G19Jeeper

3 жыл бұрын

@@kcb3887 southwestern PA not far from Pittsburgh.

@G19Jeeper

3 жыл бұрын

@@waynemayle865 never hunted out there, my old boss owns a few farms he offered to let me hunt but I haven’t had the chance yet

Need 'bout a half dog of windage here.

God that looks so fun. Here in utah they don't allow us to shoot them.. wtf huh?

@Duke_of_Prunes

3 жыл бұрын

At the rate Cavedweller is shooting them in his state, maybe Utah is afraid they will go extinct 😂

I wish I was out with you. Trying to get enough lighter bullets to make a trip or two!

CD ... you need to learn how to shoot LOL... couple of those I would give a solid 10 for sticking the landing

Probably disease or more predators.

@cavedweller1959

3 жыл бұрын

Plague or poison, predators been there as long as the rats.