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27 March 2005, 04:24

Fjold

Varmint gun accuracy

Here's the light loads for my new heavy barrel varmint gun. A 260 grain Nosler Partition at 2600+fps.

What do you think, adequate for ground squirrels?

Frank

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27 March 2005, 04:55

mike_elmer

quote:
Originally posted by Fjold:
Here's the light loads for my new heavy barrel varmint gun. A 260 grain Nosler Partition at 2600+fps.

What do you think, adequate for ground squirrels?

Uhn, 260 gr. Nosler!!??? Might be a little light, but I think if you hit them in the eye, you'll be ok.

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28 March 2005, 05:50

338vt

I still think your under gunned!

180's at 3350 do the trick from my 338 lapua.

You might servive with good shot placement.
338vt

28 March 2005, 06:48

Fjold

quote:
Originally posted by 338vt:
I still think your under gunned! 180's at 3350 do the trick from my 338 lapua.
You might servive with good shot placement.
338vt

yep, that's what I thought, I guess I'll have to build a 404 to go with this 375.

28 March 2005, 07:39

groundhog devastation

fjold!!! And I thught I was going be doing the "overkill" deal with a 300SAUM and 110VMAXS at 3613fps!!!!

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28 March 2005, 21:26

seafire/B17G

Hey, each hole looks like a 10 to 15 shot group out of some of my accurate 22 caliber hand loads.

If it is putting a hole that big, you can still miss the rodent while still hitting him!

cheers
seafire

28 March 2005, 22:01

poletax

Hmmmm...260's outta a .375...ground squills.

You might want to have a buddy watch your 6 with some buck and a slug.
In case one charges.

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29 March 2005, 18:39

pdhntr1

Fjold,

I don't think you will be satisfied with the performance of the NP on ground squirrels. You may be able to get one to hold together on a broadside shot, provided you don't hit a rib bone. But it is "iffy" at best. A raking shot will no doubt require a follow up....

My advise to you, Sir, one word. SOLIDS!

Jim

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29 March 2005, 18:43

pdhntr1

Fjold,

I don't think you will be pleased with the performance of the NP on ground squirrels. You may get one to hold together on a broadside shot, provided you don't hit a rib bone. A raking shot will no doubt require a follow up....

My advise to you Sir, one word: SOLIDS!

Jim

Please be an ethical PD hunter, always practice shoot and release!!

Praying for all the brave souls standing in harms way.

30 March 2005, 03:26

Flippy

Just aim directly below them. That way you can kill them with the schrapnel and dig a hole to plant them in with one bullet...

Nice and tidy!

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07 April 2005, 19:22

Tanker

Fjold: I have found the 220 gr. Hornady to be very accurate and quite effective on varmints from my 375. That flat point won't endear it to many BC fans but is sure works on the range and in the field while serving up less recoil and is cheap to boot.

08 April 2005, 03:43

Old Elk Hunter

I had to switch to 405 grain cast bullets in my 458 Win Mag to bring down the local sage rats.
They're pretty tough critters. Don't want to be run over during a charge.