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Hammer
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« on: November 11, 2009, 06:54:27 PM »
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Which would be better on prairie dogs under fifty yards ?

257 Weatherby with 75 grainers ?

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264 Winchester Magnums with 85 grainers ?


Rifle barrels of course.

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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2009, 08:17:44 PM »
I am not convinced that either is a sufficient round for PDs.  My minimum caliber for close in dangerous game would be .358 Win. Grin
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2009, 08:30:25 PM »
You're lookin for a mauling aren't you?!?!?!

Goin that light at that range with a chargin bull PD is just too dang dangerous!!!!

I was thinking at least a 416 Rigby with solids.
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« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2009, 09:52:36 PM »
Hammer,

Have you been dipping into the "recipe" too much lately??? Roll Eyes


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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2009, 07:08:44 AM »
 :o264 win filled with bullseye and 85 grainers should do the job!!!!!!
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2009, 07:12:20 AM »
There is only one way that I would take on a PD with a 257 Wby. It would have to of had the barrel cut down to about 18". That way, even if you don't get a killing shot, he will be rolling around in the dirt, trying to extinguish his singed fur long enough for you to hop in the truck and speed away to safety.

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No, he's looking for a gnawing.  Smiley
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« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2009, 08:58:53 AM »
lol

I guess it would depend on what kind of "better" you're looking for? Or did you mean turn them into "butter"? The only experience I have is with the 257 wby, and the only close range experience is a 30 yard shot at a bobcat while deer hunting this year. I almost blew him in half with a 115 ballistic tip.

I'm sure the 75 gr Vmax would have been "better"...

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« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2009, 09:18:39 AM »
7x57 with 175 grain solids is plenty of gun for short range PDs
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« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2009, 12:01:30 AM »
Quote from: Hammer on November 11, 2009, 06:54:27 PM
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Which would be better on prairie dogs under fifty yards ?

257 Weatherby with 75 grainers ?

or

264 Winchester Magnums with 85 grainers ?


Rifle barrels of course.

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Been couped up too much again Hammer
Actually I'd prefer their big brother! The 7 Mag with 160 grain partitions would work so much better and give you some trigger time for big game hunting.
In any case it might pay to aim low for better air time?
http://photos.imageevent.com/cjnmn/prairiedogs/MOV03339.MPG
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« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2009, 05:20:38 AM »
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« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2009, 10:23:13 PM »
In retrospect, I think the .416  Taylor would do the PD's right!

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