Dr Tad. PM me. You have a doe tag. That is much different than the buck tag. You will get access with few problems.
I'd shoot the one that is the most accurate at distance. Antelope aren't very big and aren't difficult to kill, so the 243 will be enough, but, the 280 will have less wind drift and that can be a factor in Cimarron Co.
There are alot of antelope in the panhandle and many of the ranchers hate them with a passion. Just like elk in New Mexico many ranchers hate them. Both are destructive.
I hunted antelope out there several years around Boise City. We saw plenty and killed about 500 pasture poodles while we were at it. A buddy of mine got drawn for an antelope hunt too. I think it is in early September.
I hunted antelope out there several years around Boise City. We saw plenty and killed about 500 pasture poodles while we were at it. A buddy of mine got drawn for an antelope hunt too. I think it is in early September.
I'm wondering about this same question. My most accurate rifle is my .308. I've shot it quite a bit out to 600 yards and, at this time am confident hunting with it to 300-400 yards. That being said, I'm not sure how well the .308 will do in the wind. The only other rifles I have access too are a .243 and a 30-06.
I'd love to go antelope hunting. Good luck.
.308 should be great. If you shoot quite a bit out to 600 yards, you are well on your way of practicing. Keep it up, you will be fine.
Yeah, I think I'll stick with the .308 and a 150 gr. BTSP. That bullet should work well at hunting distances.
If you're doing much walking, if the weight of the rifle a factor? By the way, what does antelope taste like?
Pronghorn is a goat. Not really an antelope. They can be tough, and stringy.
But they make the most beautiful mounts with their tan and white coats.
I told my buddy I'm gonna mount my doe for his benefit, since he was asking me about mounting it (giving me crap for using my once in a lifetime on a doe).
Thanks all - I think I'll run with the .280 and 139s or maybe 154s, for maximum wind-bucking.
Thanks all - I think I'll run with the .280 and 139s or maybe 154s, for maximum wind-bucking.
