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Woodchuck at 295 yards
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Shows Dennis Potvin on a southern Michigan farm shooting a woodchuck that has come out to feed, 295 yards out in a field.  Potvin uses his favorite long-range varmint rifle and his homemade rifle rest from a hilltop position for the shot.

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Author:jakhunter Comment Left:05/26/2009 08:41

NOT a smart hunter at all  looks like your shooting straight for some buildings   whether they have people in them or not, thats not that great of an idea

Author:DennyP Comment Left:05/27/2009 22:46

Response to jakhunter:  First of all, as I wrote in my description of the film, I'm shooting downward from the top of a high hill.  That's why there is absolutely nothing in the way of the camera.  Secondly, that barn in the background is at least 2/3 of a mile away (that's well over a thousand yards) and anyone can plainly see in the film that there is nothing at all behind that woodchuck except a raised dirt berm alongside the deep drainage ditch.  Thirdly, the varmint bullets that I use in this film are designed to fragment upon impact, as most varmint bullets do.  You probably didn't think of that either.  And finally, I am a safe hunter and always have been.  And, you don't know me at all.  I've been shooting centerfire rifles without endangering anybody for over 45 years now.  And I have also killed over 300 woodchucks in the last 12 years for people who appreciate me getting rid of these pests on their farms.  I know what I'm doing here fella, and I don't believe in magical bullets that richochet off soft dirt or any other fantastic possibility that you can dream up.       

Author:jakhunter Comment Left:05/28/2009 14:18

whatev you think its still not that bright of an idea   congrats on shooting all the varmits  i think you should receive a ribbon or something

Author:jakhunter Comment Left:05/28/2009 14:40

although that was an amazing shot   what are you shooting cause my 17 HMR is not doing it so i wanted to upgrade   any suggestions

Author:DennyP Comment Left:05/28/2009 22:21

Thanks anyway, but I've got all the ribbons I need.  As far as rifle/caliber suggestions go, I like the Remington 700, .22 centerfires.  Especially the .223 and 22-250 both using 55 gr. bullets like the Hornady SP or Nosler Ballistic Tips.  These calibers kick very little, yet hit hard, shoot flat, and usually produce one-shot, instant kills on animals weighing between 10-40 lbs.  I usually try to avoid taking head shots which are always risky business at long range.  I usually aim center mass and have always had favorable results doing so.  There are my suggestions to you.