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Thread: Groundhog Hunting
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January 19th, 2007, 02:28 PM #1
Groundhog Hunting
I was wondering how many people on here groundhog hunt??? I'm Just curious?
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January 19th, 2007, 02:48 PM #2
Re: Groundhog Hunting
I used to hunt groundhogs a lot when I lived in Lancaster county. I just drove around the farms and knocked on doors and asked if I could shoot them. Most farmers were more than happy to let me have at it and several wanted them completely eradicated. I only went once last year.
Right now my groundhog gun is a Rem. 700 in .243. It shoots flat but it's LOUD. If there are a lot of them out in the field when I take my first shot, they'll head for their holes and stay down for up to an hour.
If I ever get back into it again, I'm thinking of picking up another rifle in .223 or another caliber that's quieter. I'll take both to the fields and save the .243 for the longer shots.
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January 19th, 2007, 06:39 PM #3
Re: Groundhog Hunting
It has replaced fishing as my favorite summer activity. Good day for a walk, fire a few rounds, smoke a hog.
Best regards,
chalmitch
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January 19th, 2007, 07:47 PM #4
Re: Groundhog Hunting
I love the 'Hogs!!! I get anywhere from 8-12 a year typically just around my place. I usually use a 17 HMR (the 17gr ballistic tips) but have taken them with 22 revolvers and my "grass cutting gun" a 1911. Groundhog holes don't mix well with horses. I also have two (legal for chucks) .223s and a 22-250 and a 243 to use for longer shots, though I haven't had the need yet.
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January 20th, 2007, 02:28 PM #5
Re: Groundhog Hunting
Here's my rig, I cant wait to get back home to use it again..13984.jpg
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January 20th, 2007, 02:42 PM #6
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January 20th, 2007, 03:20 PM #7
Re: Groundhog Hunting
I use a Savage 243 loaded with Hornady 75gr Vmax bullets. It is devastating on GH. I cannot wait for this upcoming season.
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January 20th, 2007, 03:24 PM #8
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January 21st, 2007, 03:16 AM #9
Re: Groundhog Hunting
22-250 and yes im in Ft. Riley KS right now. Soon I'll be moving back to PA.. YEAH My enlistment time is almost up and I cant wait to get out.. I'm tired of all of the political bull crap envolved in my daily routine. Besides 1 deployment is enough for me lol
ps. my wife is ready to come back home to PA as well lol
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January 21st, 2007, 09:03 AM #10
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