7x57 for pronghorn

[ebb]

I must have read the same book as you did, I read several be for my big trip in 1989. I influenced by the book bought a 25-06 for my lope adventure. Now i understand that the differences are way smaller than I had thought. Looks to me like just about any of the 6.5 mm chamberings would be a good pick. I was successful with my 25-06, and I hope you are too!

 

[TheOtherZilla]

we've killed a jillion Antigoats with a 243 and 95 Nosler Partitions. For any 7mm I'd use a 140 or 130 if available. If I was to hunt one today here in Wyoming I'd use a 22-250 and 65 grainer.

 

[dk17hmr]

we've killed a jillion Antigoats with a 243 and 95 Nosler Partitions. For any 7mm I'd use a 140 or 130 if available. If I was to hunt one today in Wyoming I's use a 22-250 and 65 grainer.

62gr TTSX @22-250 speeds works great

 

[m0ll0y]

I must have read the same book as you did, I read several be for my big trip in 1989. I influenced by the book bought a 25-06 for my lope adventure. Now i understand that the differences are way smaller than I had thought. Looks to me like just about any of the 6.5 mm chamberings would be a good pick. I was successful with my 25-06, and I hope you are too!

Thanks man, I'm already having fun getting ready.

 

[sep]

I killed this speedgoat in Wyoming two years ago. 7mm-08 using 139 grain Hornady Interlocks at 2829 fps. Shot just over 200 yards.

 

[m0ll0y]

I killed this speedgoat in Wyoming two years ago. 7mm-08 using 139 grain Hornady Interlocks at 2829 fps. Shot just over 200 yards.

Thanks for your post. Great looking buck. The 7mm-08 is a great design.

 

[David Milisock]

Hello,

I have been drawn for pronghorn this fall and want to develop a load for my 7x57 for this fall's pronghorn hunt. I have read over the years that a 25-06 is basically the best cartridge for pronghorn hunting so my theory is to build a 7x57 load that mimics the 25-06. I found a load published by Speer that reports approx. 3300 MV from a 24" barrel using a 110 Gr projectile using 54.0 grains of W760. The stats seem in the same ballpark as a 25-06. I am comfortable shooting targets 400 yards away. My guide has recommended that I become comfortable shooting targets 500-600 yards away.

What do you think? Can you spot any blind spots in my thinking? Do you have better suggestions? I am open to advice.

-Mike(Junior Pronghorn Hunter)

You have the cartridge that will work. Find an accurate load and PRACTICE!