[Joshua M. Smith]

Hello,

I've been attempting to make money doing things I enjoy: Hunting, trapping, etc.

I was offered an opportunity to make a bit if money shooting prairie dogs for a farmer.

I know I can kill squirrel cleanly at 100 yards with this setup. Chest shots are the rule, but they get sluggish and drop within 10 seconds. The rifle is still accurate at that distance, and I only have to hold over one graduation to make the hits. I figure that if I shot for groups at that range, I'd still get under an inch.

Since the bolt modification, it will shoot bulk Remington and Velocitor very accurately. I've not tried Mini-Mags again yet.

I'm not purchasing a new rifle for this venture. I cannot afford it. Rimfire is cheap; centerfire, not so much.

What is the maximum effective range of a .22LR? I'm thinking I could wring 150 yards out of the setup (4x 'scope) but that would be about it.

Forgetting the other chamberings out there, and assuming that I'm going to use what I have - what do you believe to be the maximum effective range for prairie dogs using proper ammunition?

Thanks,

Josh <><