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Big Game Hunting => Other Big Game => Topic started by: LittleJohn on October 10, 2015, 11:41:13 AM

Title: FIRST TIME ANTELOPE HUNTER QUESTIONS
Post by: LittleJohn on October 10, 2015, 11:41:13 AM: Hey guys
Headed over for my first goat hunt,

Im a timber rat so this long range stuff will be a little new to me.

Im shooting my 300 win mag as a primary

My question is

Im taking my .243 with 55 gr bt for notes and a back up rifle

Whats your thoughts on shooting speed goats with the 55 gr bt ?????

Thanks guys John
Title: Re: FIRST TIME ANTELOPE HUNTER QUESTIONS
Post by: bobcat on October 10, 2015, 11:45:08 AM: The 243 would be perfect for antelope, but I'd go with a heavier bullet. That 55 grain won't do very well in the wind.
Title: Re: FIRST TIME ANTELOPE HUNTER QUESTIONS
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 10, 2015, 06:40:05 PM: Depending on the unit my advice is to lock your bullets up the first day
Title: Re: FIRST TIME ANTELOPE HUNTER QUESTIONS
Post by: Bob33 on October 10, 2015, 06:43:07 PM: A 243 is completely adequate for antelope.
Title: Re: FIRST TIME ANTELOPE HUNTER QUESTIONS
Post by: Dan-o on October 10, 2015, 06:48:08 PM: Quote from: Bob33 on October 10, 2015, 06:43:07 PM
A 243 is completely adequate for antelope.

:yeah:

I agree, but I wouldn't be using 55 grain bullets.

I think 80 is even light..... nothing wrong with 100 grain bullets out of a 243.
Title: Re: FIRST TIME ANTELOPE HUNTER QUESTIONS
Post by: nwwanderer on October 11, 2015, 08:51:58 AM: I have used 7 mag and 243. I would opt for the 243 with whatever it shoots best, probably 80 or more. You can get close, patience is a virtue. I have taken them at less than 40 yards and more than 400. Go for the 40.