Antelope Load Work Up

[Kmcampbe]

I’m planning on a WY Antelope hunt in a couple of years and while I’m acquiring points want to start working up a load for my 6.5 creedmoor. What do you all recommend in terms of bullet weight and design, I was thinking of using something in the 120 gn realm but realized it would be worth a ask before I got myself headed the wrong way.

Thanks
KC

 

[EdP]

Pronghorn are not hard to kill. Find a hunting bullet that shoots good in your rifle and go with it. I like Sierra GKs and Nosler ABs but there are a lot of other good choices. I have used 100 gr GKs from a 6mm Rem. Also both 130gr GKs and 140 ABs from a .270. I had planned to use 117GKs from a .25-06 this year but didn't get the rifle shooting as I wanted in time. Your selection of a 120gr bullet in 6.5 sounds just right to me. I'm sure there are others on here with 6.5s that can chime in.

You might find a bit of relevant info here: https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/6-5-creedmoor-260-for-deer-elk-and-whatever-else.244973/