skimerhorn
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Been considering a antelope hunt, but have never been out west hunting. Is this a good first choice of animal? Also which state should I be considering, or should o just focus on Wyoming?
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I've done a little research and from what I could tell you guys backed that up about Wyoming being the best state for antelope. What caliber rifle would you suggest? I've never shot much over 100 yds with my muzzleloader, just because here in va you don't need to and where I am there is no rifle hunting. From what I've seen typical shots are from 1-300 yds, is that about right? Would a 243 get the job done or should I just step it up a notch to be sure?
I've done a little research and from what I could tell you guys backed that up about Wyoming being the best state for antelope. What caliber rifle would you suggest? I've never shot much over 100 yds with my muzzleloader, just because here in va you don't need to and where I am there is no rifle hunting. From what I've seen typical shots are from 1-300 yds, is that about right? Would a 243 get the job done or should I just step it up a notch to be sure?
Don't mean to hi-jack the thread, but what are you guys thoughts on shooting a muzzleloader instead of a rifle? First of all, is that legal? and secondly, I know the bullet is plenty big enough , but would 50-200 yard shots be reasonable for spot and stalk? I assume it will depend on terrain.
100-150 yards is entirely reasonable, unless you choose a unit like the Rock River area that is FLAT and nothing but 3" grass and some cactus.
Thanks for helping me with all these questions, just tryin to do some homework on it. What makes for a good antelope? To me all horns look similar. Is it height you want, a good spread, or mass? I'm sure all would be good in a perfect world, for example would you let a buck with tall horns walk for one shorter with bigger horns? I know these are probably dumb questions, I'm just not sure how to judge them.