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    Old 03-23-2007 | 10:31 AM
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    what is the best gun to use to hunt groundhog?
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    Old 03-23-2007 | 11:10 AM
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    .22 Magnum on up. It depends on the range. Bolt action is the most accurate and make sure you have a good scope. As always, buy the best gun you can afford. Ruger Model 77 is a nice "medium" price ranged gun.
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    Old 03-25-2007 | 06:15 PM
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    17HMR you will be happy!!!
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    Old 03-25-2007 | 08:09 PM
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    If the land owner will let you use your deer rifle and when you can nuke groundhogs at extended ranges the deer are in deep sh_t come fall..................Harold
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    Old 03-26-2007 | 06:18 PM
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    17 works really well... i used my 243 and it just destroyed them
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    Old 03-27-2007 | 01:30 PM
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    50 cal will do just fine!

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    Old 03-27-2007 | 05:29 PM
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    .300 win. mag. or 10/12 ga. slug guns r lots of fun
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