tyler1215 Report post Posted February 23, 2020 I'm curious what caliber gun everyone likes using for antelope? Also, what distances everyone takes and expects to take? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted February 23, 2020 If I ever draw a tag, I'm using a.270 wsm with 140 grain bergers at 3220 fps. 19 points and still waiting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglakejake Report post Posted February 23, 2020 3 hours ago, tyler1215 said: what caliber gun everyone likes using for antelope? once and done for me-put in 22 years straight. always wanted to use a .257 Roberts or .257 AI in a custom mauser or old winchester m70. did not have one and ended up using the m70 30/06 i killed my first deer with almost 50 years ago. dad traded for it at Babbitt Bros. Trading Post in flag in 1953. 150yd shot, sighted dead-on 450yds. lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted February 23, 2020 .270 Win for everything besides birds 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted February 24, 2020 Shot mine last year with. 7mm RM. Would use any 6mm or lager caliber. Remember it can Be very windy, I was glad to have a heavier 7mm load during my hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wish2hunt Report post Posted February 24, 2020 Anything you can hit them with. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted February 24, 2020 Two years ago, I used a 6.5SS w. 150 SMKs @ 3113fps @ 183 yards. Last year, I used a 6CM w. 105 Hybs @ 3101fps @ 450ish yards. Taylor used a 6.5SLR w. 130 OTM @ 2900 @ 391 yards. This year, I will be using 25SST w. 131 Blackjacks @ 3176fps. Taylor will probably use the 6.5SLR again, or maybe my new 6.5SS w. 156 Elite @ 2976fps or my new 6.5SS shorty (if it is ready) w. 144 Hyb. And, if I finally draw an AZ pronghorn tag with a LOT of points, probably use my 25SST here too. With my 6.5SS as a backup rifle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saguaro Report post Posted February 24, 2020 1998, I used a .270 win at about 50 yards. If I get drawn, I will use a .280 AI and will take the shot up to 400 yards. I will try hard to make it a closer shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOTAGS Report post Posted February 24, 2020 .50 cal muzzleloader. with 250 grain Barnes. Folded like a Democrat led impeachment process. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUG Report post Posted February 24, 2020 .270 Win for all 3 of mine. 40 yards in 2006. 500 yds. in 1992. 120 yds. in 1985. Wife used 270 WSM at 160 yds. in 2013. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyler1215 Report post Posted February 24, 2020 Sounds like 270 is very popular. Thanks for the input Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azelkhunter2 Report post Posted February 24, 2020 My son shot his last yr at 596 yrds using a 6.5 SS shooting 140 vld’s 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted February 24, 2020 Have a friend in Utah who has taken a bunch and swears by 223. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZkiller Report post Posted February 25, 2020 Hopefully this year I'll be shooting a 325gr 45cal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted February 25, 2020 One .270 at 350 yards accubond DRT 2nd was 6.5-270AI 6.5 140smk 460 yards DRT 3rd was 300 win mag 208 EDL-M Big hole 320 yards DRT 4th was 6.5-270AI 400 yards 140smk he ran 50 yards bed down and then kicked over. This year will be .280AI with 160SMK at 2,980fps If I get drawn for AZ I will take the .280 as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
