Pronghorn caliber

[pcrider]

I am going to be taking a 6.5 PRC to WY for a hunt. Anyone used this on antelope. Thanks

 

[robie]

Yes. They aren't particularly tough animals.

You will be fine with most any caliber.

I took 3 with my 6.5 PRC last year. I wouldn't recommend the Hornady eldx. Or if you do aim for bone.

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[pcrider]

Plan on using the 147 ELD, hope it will be good

 

[rclouse79]

They have evolved to rely on the fact they can outrun trouble so they don’t have to be tough. I would guess any reasonable centerfire round you can make a good shot with will do the trick.

 

[Montana Slim]

Love me some 257wby!

If you like antelope meat (probably my favorite...) I'd try to avoid hitting any bone with any bullet except for maybe barnes or some similar solid - they really are not very large critters

 

[OXN939]

If you like antelope meat (probably my favorite...) I'd try to avoid hitting any bone with any bullet except for maybe barnes or some similar solid - they really are not very large critters

+1. Antelope is fantastic- highly recommend trying the Barnes 127 gr. LRX in your rifle and using that if it groups well.

 

[silverbullet555]

You'll be fine. Took 2 last year with 6.5cm using 143 eldx.

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[bowhunter307]

Step 1: pick a centerfire rifle cartridge that doesn't start with ".22"

Step 2: kill an antelope with it.

Not even really kidding. Most people make the mistake of going too big and destroying shoulders. They're easy to kill.

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[silverbullet555]

Step 1: pick a centerfire rifle cartridge that doesn't start with ".22"

Step 2: kill an antelope with it.

Not even really kidding. Most people make the mistake of going too big and destroying shoulders. They're easy to kill.

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Pretty much this.

They are thin skinned so you don't need big.

I've taken 2 with 6.5cm and 2 with 30-06.

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[bowhunter307]

Pretty much this.

They are thin skinned so you don't need big.

I've taken 2 with 6.5cm and 2 with 30-06.

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I think I shot at least 5 with a .243 as a kid, a few with a .270, and 4 in the last 4 years with a 6.5G. But if I were to opine I think a 6.5G or 6.5CM would be the ideal cartridge for them. Great ballistics and wind kicking ability, and bullet size/energy isn't overkill. 6.5 PRC would fit right in there too.

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[JRMiller]

6.5 PRC is a little overboard for antelope.
Unless you need to drop them at 1k yards.
But if thats what you got better to be over gunned than under.
I usually use 6.5G for antelope and its plenty inside of 500yds

 

[Rky Mtn Farmer]

I think that a 6.5 PRC would be a great cartridge for antelope, it will give you plenty of power to reach out and get one. Like others have said, they are an easy animal to kill, I have takin most of my antelope with a 300wm. Only once I hit a shoulder and lost some meat. The reason I used my 300wm is because it’s accurate and I have confidence in it to take an antelope at longer distances. That being said, this last winter I picked up a 6mm creedmoor that is extremely accurate and plan to use it on antelope this fall.

 

[Short Track]

.243 is amazing, and flat shooting. Flatter than the 6.5CM

 

[6mm Remington]

Your 6.5 PRC should be just perfect for antelope. I try to shoot them in the ribs behind the shoulder as I sure hate ruining any of that good meat!! I think something that holds together is best. I like me some Nosler Partitions, Accubonds, and E-tips.

My personal and favorite antelope rifle is my Ruger 1B single shot 6mm Remington with a 6x42mm Leupold scope on it. It's accurate and flat shooting.

 

[CApighunter]

My girlfriend and I will be shooting a 270WSM and 280AI respectively. I’d have no reservations about using a PRC or anything 243 and larger. I personally feel the absolute minimum for any big game should be the 243/6mms.

 

[WRO]

Plan on using the 147 ELD, hope it will be good

2 shots 2 dead goats..

Lethal

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[Swamp donley]

I’m a .243 fan.

 

[ericwh]

Just a little quieter than a 6.5 creedmoor.

 

[RyanT26]

6.5 Prc Will be gods plenty. Should be a great hunt for you.

 

[bowhunter307]

How does a 6.5 Grendel sound?

I've stacked speed goats with my 6.5G. Might be the best antelope cartridge ever.

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