What to carry for an antelope hunt.

[acloco]

GOOD set of shooting sticks (mono, bipod, or tripod) that are lightweight.

 

[1shot]

Lloyd,

I think you're missing something here. This is a perfect excuse to buy a NEW RIFLE!

That was the original plan until I had to replace my furnace to the tune of $15,000.00

Lloyd

 

[Bc'z]

OUCH!! And I thought my tax bill was bad.

 

[Zeke 225]

25-06 with 80 gr ttsx is all you need

 

[JRS]

25-06 with 80 gr ttsx is all you need

+1, or the 88Gr Robinett rocket.

 

[drover]

I've been invited on an antelope hunt next year in Colorado. Since I live in Ohio I don't have a lot of need for big game rifles. I have a Rem. 700 VFS in 308 and a sporter weight Rem. 700 in 7 mag. to choose from. Both are sub MOA rifles. Are either of these suitable for the task, or should be looking for something else?

Just a couple of things to think about -
Either caliber will do the job, antelope are small and thin skinned, it does not take much to kill one.

If you are doing a "walk and stalk" type hunt the 700 VSF is going to be heavy and awkward in the field, they are great from a rest but they do have their limitations as far as handling qualities.
The sporter weight 700 in 7 Mag will carry and handle better but then it will have more recoil to deal with.

Like everything in life whichever you take will be a bit of a compromise - with that being said I would suggest that you take the one you shoot best. Not just from the bench but try various field positions to see which shoots and handles the best for you.

drover

 

[North Fork]

I use a 243 ackly