good antelope round

[cuerro viejo]

Thanks man! I want this gun to be my dedicated deer and antelope rifle for a while. I would be very happy with either bullet, guess I need to hit the range and reloading bench

Bullet construction only matters at Impact speed. A 115 gr Nosler BT at 2600ft will act a lot like a 100grian partition at 2900 Ft/s under 300 yards via impact.

My rule of thumb...over 3300 muzzle and sub 130 grains bonded or monolithic(for under 200 yard shots). My 257wby 115vlds are just right under 3300 fts a second. I get really picky on shot placement under a 100yards because bullet isn't ment for greater then 3000ft/s impact speeds.

Beauty of the Roberts it not to fast not to slow and very mild recoil. It's a great caliber that will serve you well if you do your part.

My best tip for antelope, don't leave blood on the cape it will stain it

 

[IChaseCoues]

After seeing around a hundred or so pronghorn hit the dirt I can tell you without a doubt that shot placement is the deciding factor in harvesting one. I know, it is said a lot but its all about where the bullet is put in the animal. I've seen one dropped over 300 yds with a .223 and one run over a mile after a poor shot at 100 yds with a .338.

I really think the key to not ruining meat with any caliber is to hit it in the armpit to take out lungs and possibly heart. Generally it is fine if they run a little and die since they are out in the wide open and wont fall off a cliff or anything like a mountain species.

The recommendation that my hunters get every year is bring the gun you are most comfortable (accurate) with and practice 300 yd shots or further if possible. I prefer a .243 or larger but the really important point is accuracy when it counts.

 

[AZ Vince]

Bullet placement.
Where have I heard that before?

 

[Jason Snyder]

Bullet placement.
Where have I heard that before?

Say it ain't so?

 

[AZ Vince]

No Jason.
I was agreeing with you. While one needs a suitable caliber you still have to put it in the right place.

 

[Jason Snyder]

No Jason.
I was agreeing with you. While one needs a suitable caliber you still have to put it in the right place.

My smartassedness humor must not have translated very well

IMO suitable caliber is one of the most over thought subjects there is, given the quality of today's bullet construction.

That said, my opinion is fully refundable for the amount that you paid for it

 

[6mm Remington]

My smartassedness humor must not have translated very well

IMO suitable caliber is one of the most over thought subjects there is, given the quality of today's bullet construction.

That said, my opinion is fully refundable for the amount that you paid for it

We appreciate your humor!

Very well stated. No more thinking needed. 6mm Remington shooting a 100 gr. Partition, 90 gr. Accubond, or 90 gr. E-Tip and it's a great antelope cartridge, not some middle of the road mediocre wanna be!

You are expensive, but worth it.............

 

[topher89]

Bullet construction only matters at Impact speed. A 115 gr Nosler BT at 2600ft will act a lot like a 100grian partition at 2900 Ft/s under 300 yards via impact.

My rule of thumb...over 3300 muzzle and sub 130 grains bonded or monolithic(for under 200 yard shots). My 257wby 115vlds are just right under 3300 fts a second. I get really picky on shot placement under a 100yards because bullet isn't ment for greater then 3000ft/s impact speeds.

Beauty of the Roberts it not to fast not to slow and very mild recoil. It's a great caliber that will serve you well if you do your part.

My best tip for antelope, don't leave blood on the cape it will stain it

Thanks for the info, the more I look at it, the mild speeds of the Roberts make the Ballistic tip a fine choice. I still think the Partitions are the way to go but if the BT's are grouping tighter that will work just fine for me.

 

[cuerro viejo]

Awesome!! Look forward to seeing some great pics!