2 open seats for spring prairie dog hunt

[fishuhalik]

just wanted to offer it up to any hso hunting forum regulars. my cousin and i are going out to nebraska this spring. not sure on exact dates, but probably late march. we'll be meeting my uncle out there, and just staying for the weekend. leaving on friday morning, hunting saturday-monday morn, then leaving monday late morn/early afternoon. i had 2 other buddies lined up but they just backed out so if you've ever wanted to test your long-range abilities, nows your opportunity! all you'll need is about 500rds for your rifle of choice, preferably a backup rifle of the same caliber just in case, and money for gas/lodging/food/drinks. also bring a shotgun with a case or 2 of cheap target rounds. some of the farmers have massive pidgeon problems and getting rid of that problem for them is a ball!

[Gordie]

That would be a blast FishuhaliK I will have to see what my agenda looks like. might even have to buy a new gun

[gunmunky]

What part of NE? I am from NE and shot prairie dogs in the south central part of the state. How big are the fields you will be hunting? We were shooting fields about 2 x 3 miles and would take 1000 rounds a person each time we went out! We would hit the fields 3 times per day and we typically spent 3 full days out there. Don't forget the most important gun, the 22 lr.

[fishuhalik]

elwood, i think wed have a ball out there! that really stinks that youd have to get a new rifle.

as far as what part, i cant really remember. its been over 10yrs since i was out there! im really looking forward to getting back out in the fields

[SmilinBob]

That would be a hoot if I can convince the Mrs. Fishuhalik, are you in EMS by your signature?

[fishuhalik]

Nope. On the contrary, I use to be kind of a daredevil. The mrs made sure to train most of that out of me. Especially after kids were in the picture

[Gordie]

22lr,17 rim,223,22-250 and 22-243 Hmmm so many ah I'll just bring them all

My buddy has a 22-243 I would love to play with that one for a day.

I'm still checking on it fish looks to be a plus for me just depends on the date

[fishuhalik]

22-243? man that sounds like a zinger!! i know for the bigger guns my uncle likes the 22-250, but i love plinking those things with the .22lr when they're close enough. brings out the 12yr old in me. ill be bringing the 25-06 too, that thing blows em up real nice with an 80gr ballistic tip! plus i wanna see how my deer rifle stacks up to his purpose-build dog guns.

[fishuhalik]

i just looked that load up. .153" 5 shot groups with 5200fps?! i didnt know that was possible without the bullet discintigrating...

[Gordie]

I think that is what hot out of the barrel means

I also have a .308 that I would like to check out

I have a 22mag with a bull barrel on it that would be fun to use also. I'm really hopeing that the stars align for this as I would really like to flip those critters out of there hole

[fishuhalik]

hope it works out gordy! would joey have any interest in joining us?

[Gordie]

I know I wouldnt have to ask him twice if thats what you mean but his little bro may get upset if he couldnt go either and they may not be able to miss school

[fishuhalik]

bump! gordie, we're looking at the weekend of march 31st if that works for you. we might just be doing 3 days now, leaving thurs after work (5:00ish), shooting sat & sun, & leaving sun afternoon. we still have another open seat if anyone else is interested! should be a pretty cheap trip, since we'll be splitting gas 4 ways (i was planning on driving my 4cyl accord) and hotels 5 ways.

[Gordie]

I'll have to see how things play out. After having this surgery I will have to watch my pennys for awhile but I still may be able to manage this trip.