by Steven_L on Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:16 pm
The
Simmons LRF 600 rangefinder is an entry level product and would not be a good choice for your application. The maximum stated range on a deer is only 200 yards, and for a much smaller
target like a prarie dog it would likely be under 100 yards. The 600 yard maximum range is for a large and highly relective
target, like a boulder or car or building.
For just over twice the money you can get a
Bushnell Scout 1000, which is a much superior product with several times the performance. I have used it on several hunts including for varmints, and out of all my
rangefinders it remains one of my favorites.
You can range off protruding dog mounds at much longer distances, especially if the sand is lighter colored and reflective.
The last time I went for prarie dogs and drove, I shot them with 22LR, 22 WMR, 218 Bee, 223, 22-250 (my favorite), 270 Weatherby with 90 grain Hornadys going about 4000 fps, 10 gauge BBB, and .54 round ball.
I hope wherever you go you have lots of dogs to shoot at, and maybe a badger or coyote or two.
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You can range off protruding dog mounds at much longer distances, especially if the sand is lighter colored and reflective.
The last time I went for prarie dogs and drove, I shot them with 22LR, 22 WMR, 218 Bee, 223, 22-250 (my favorite), 270 Weatherby with 90 grain Hornadys going about 4000 fps, 10 gauge BBB, and .54 round ball.
I hope wherever you go you have lots of dogs to shoot at, and maybe a badger or coyote or two.
