WapitiBob
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I like my 7STW. 180 Bergers body slam 'em, 140 TSX they take two steps then fall over.
best antelope gun?
- Thread starter skimerhorn
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MN Public Hunter
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Just get a 30-06 and call it a day, kills everything.
Only if you can't find a 7wsm.
Hem
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Antelope hunting generally means wind. I killed many goats with a .243 but one windy day I had a 12-16" drift at a moderate range.The 25.06 is fast and flat and carries better.Antelope dont take any bullet well,but you have to get the bullet there.
I've killed them with:
.222 Rem
.243 Win
.257 Weatherby Mag
.270 Win
.270 WSM
7mm-.08
.308 Win
.300 Win Mag
125 grain Magnus Stingers
125 grain Magnus Buzzcuts
That gives a pretty wide range of what you might choose from. They are not really picky as to what kills them. Odds are that whatever you use to hunt other critters will be just fine with antelope. Save your money and hunt with what you have.
Unless, of course, you have been given permission by your spouse to purchase a new rifle. Then by all means, make sure you buy one. No matter the caliber, just take advantage of the moment.
.222 Rem
.243 Win
.257 Weatherby Mag
.270 Win
.270 WSM
7mm-.08
.308 Win
.300 Win Mag
125 grain Magnus Stingers
125 grain Magnus Buzzcuts
That gives a pretty wide range of what you might choose from. They are not really picky as to what kills them. Odds are that whatever you use to hunt other critters will be just fine with antelope. Save your money and hunt with what you have.
Unless, of course, you have been given permission by your spouse to purchase a new rifle. Then by all means, make sure you buy one. No matter the caliber, just take advantage of the moment.
VAspeedgoat
Well-known member
Sounds like a poll question to me!
idnative1948
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So, I don't have to feel bad about shooting dad's old 30-06 if I draw, then??
Southwind
New member
Wouldn't even have to think about it, a good ole 30-06 handles about anything. That's all my brother has ever used on pronghorn.
Draw your tag and kill a pronghorn with dad's rifle would be hard to beat.
HuntsByDesign
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The 30.06 worked for me!
The antelope won't worry about whether you're using dad's old gun or not. In fact I feel quite comfortable saying they'll hate your choice either way.
The antelope won't worry about whether you're using dad's old gun or not. In fact I feel quite comfortable saying they'll hate your choice either way.
RUM yeah. Cept in a .30 mtmuley
sbhooper
Well-known member
RUMs are just winky stiffeners.
The 30-06 will handle just about anything with the right bullet.
Then again it is never a bad idea to buy another rifle.
MinnesotaHunter
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, and flinch makers (for you, or the person next to you if you have a break)
Gunner46
Well-known member
Pick One:
243
244
250/3000
257 Roberts
25/06
6.5 Creedmore
260
6.5x55
270
v
7mm/08** <---
^
7x57
284
280
300 Savage
308
30/06
: Go hunting (and not a Mag in the bunch)
243
244
250/3000
257 Roberts
25/06
6.5 Creedmore
260
6.5x55
270
v
7mm/08** <---
^
7x57
284
280
300 Savage
308
30/06
: Go hunting (and not a Mag in the bunch)
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MinnesotaHunter
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Not that piling on here is going to add a whole lot to the conversation, but here are my thoughts.
When I look at a round for antelope, stopping power is obviously not an issue, but I do think speed is. Alot of the terrain you hunt them in is pretty flat and I have found myself having trouble getting a good range because often the goat is barely above the sage. Even taking several ranges with the laser, I can get different readings each time that could be plus or minus 50yds. Having a flat shooting rifle gives you some "fudge factor" as your bullet is not dropping as dramatically, and if you are off 50-75 yds either way, it should have much of an impact.
I am not much for .22 caliber anything for big game, but .243-7mm seems like a pretty common sweet spot in this thread. I have killed them with: 270 Win, 7mm Rem Mag, and 30-06. All with the same bullet I was hunting deer with, but if I was going to buy a dedicated antelope gun it would probably be a 25-06 (with factory ammo) or a 26 Nosler (handloading).
When I look at a round for antelope, stopping power is obviously not an issue, but I do think speed is. Alot of the terrain you hunt them in is pretty flat and I have found myself having trouble getting a good range because often the goat is barely above the sage. Even taking several ranges with the laser, I can get different readings each time that could be plus or minus 50yds. Having a flat shooting rifle gives you some "fudge factor" as your bullet is not dropping as dramatically, and if you are off 50-75 yds either way, it should have much of an impact.
I am not much for .22 caliber anything for big game, but .243-7mm seems like a pretty common sweet spot in this thread. I have killed them with: 270 Win, 7mm Rem Mag, and 30-06. All with the same bullet I was hunting deer with, but if I was going to buy a dedicated antelope gun it would probably be a 25-06 (with factory ammo) or a 26 Nosler (handloading).
skimerhorn
Member
From what I've read, I'm Goin with the 25-06. In looking seems like the savage 11/111 is the best deal. You can get the rifle and 3x9 nikon for $550 at bass pro. Is 3x9 enough power or would you step it up?
jvanderlinde
Member
I personaly like 4x16 but im sure a 3x9 is fine too.
Gunner46
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Check out Grab-A-Gun. You can save yourself $$ on a Savage. They have a Howa (HT sponsor), with a Houge stock, 3x9 Nikon scope, for under what you're looking at. Shipping is $5.99. Lay away available too.
http://grabagun.com/firearms/rifles-for-sale/bolt-action-rifles-for-sale.html?caliber=2756
http://grabagun.com/firearms/rifles-for-sale/bolt-action-rifles-for-sale.html?caliber=2756
MinnesotaHunter
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Personally, I like the feel and function of the howa action over the Savage. I really don't like the safety setup on a savage.
