Pronghorn Caliber

[Npento89]

Looking to pick up a new rifle for this season, curious in everyone's thoughts on the best caliber to use. Looking to use this for pronghorn and possibly elk, so looking for something pretty versatile.

 

[wilderness_56587@hotmail.]

7mm-08 for me, 140 grain bullet

 

[Brightwhite]

I would look at the 6.5PRC or the 6.5x284 to run high BC bullets fast to help with wind for pronghorn. I have a 6.5x284 and have killed 2 antelope, multiple deer species (Mule, Whitetail, Blacktail), caribou, and elk with it. But specifically to your Antelope question....think about the wind if you are shooting more than 200 yards.

 

[Npento89]

I would look at the 6.5PRC or the 6.5x284 to run high BC bullets fast to help with wind for pronghorn. I have a 6.5x284 and have killed 2 antelope, multiple deer species (Mule, Whitetail, Blacktail), caribou, and elk with it. But specifically to your Antelope question....think about the wind if you are shooting more than 200 yards.

Thanks for the advice, heading up to Wyoming this season it can be very windy up there.

 

[EM_556]

.270 Win., Nosler 140gr Accubond

 

[manitou1]

There are so many good ones. .280 Rem for me.

 

[Brightwhite]

Thanks for the advice, heading up to Wyoming this season it can be very windy up there.

I have never even seen an antelope somewhere where the wind was blowing at least 20.

 

[Laramie]

There are a ton of right answers and few wrong ones. If I was shopping right now I would probably take a hard look at the 28 Nosler. For the average hunter, a 7mm-08, .308, 30-06, .270, would be 4 of the better options to shop for.

 

[Bighunt531]

.270 Win., Nosler 140gr Accubond

I like my 130 nosler yellow tips

 

[Bulldawg]

I love my 257 weatherby. 110 accubonds moving around 3600 if I remember correctly.

 

[Ridge Ghost]

Antelope to elk is a wide range. I am a one-rifle hunter, so my 7mm RM comes along for antelope, deer and elk. 270, 280, 280AI, 3006, 7MM08... lots of good choices out there. If you don't reload, stick with a popular caliber with good ammo selections.

 

[loggerchas]

25-06 or .270

 

[LightFoot]

Since elk is on the menu but pronghorn is the main course, I would start with the 6.5mm and go up.

Since your main focus in pronghorn, I would go 6.5 PRC (or similar) for the long range ballistics. Recoil is manageable and it is elk-capable.

If you think elk will become more of a focus, then 280 AI or 7mm Rem.




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[FLAK]

If I ever go after Antelope I'll be toting my 25-06.

 

[Ryan_otto]

Nothing says pronghorn rifle like a 257 Weatherby

 

[FLS]

25-06 is about perfect for antelope IMO. Bang flopped a couple with mine. Lots of deer, hogs, and coyotes with 115 NBT and 117 Sierras.
270 with a 130 TTSX is my do everything rifle.

 

[Tbone58]

.270win hornady sst 130gr or the nosler accubond 140 gr

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I always used a 257 weatherby vanguard.

 

[marshland_max]

7mm RM with 160 AB is my do all and will be with me in WY this Sept for goats........

 

[All American Boy]

I'm also a one rifle guy. 300 WSM puts big holes in antelope but puts them down. All of the calibers mentioned are great for antelope, just make sure enough umphhh for elk. 270 or higher for elk in opinion.