3855WIN
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Dang, Buzz. You’ve had a lot of fun. I enjoy the challenge of other game animals, but nothing is more fun than antelope hunting.
How far do you normally shoot? (Rifle)
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Robinhood21
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So far out of the 2 trips we've been out there and the groups we've been with, these have been the yardages:
75yds, 75yds, 125yds, 150yds, 180yds, 200yds, 260yds
75yds, 75yds, 125yds, 150yds, 180yds, 200yds, 260yds
ClearCreek
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I have probably shot around 50 pronghorn, I honestly don't know as I have never kept track of the numbers of deer, elk and antelope I have shot. The only big game animal that I know the exact number I have killed is moose - one!
Most of the pronghorn I have shot have shot have been under 200 yards and many less than 100. Most have been with a 6mm Remington and a 100 gr. Hornady bullet, a few with a 7-08 and 139 gr Hornady bullets. I do my best to get as close as I can so my chances of making a one shot kill are increased.
Now, BuzzH has a good point, I also would prefer to pull the trigger when the animal is calm rather than ready to bolt at any second.
Practice out to 250-300 yards and then use your hunting skills to get within 150 yards. Most of all have FUN.
ClearCreek
Most of the pronghorn I have shot have shot have been under 200 yards and many less than 100. Most have been with a 6mm Remington and a 100 gr. Hornady bullet, a few with a 7-08 and 139 gr Hornady bullets. I do my best to get as close as I can so my chances of making a one shot kill are increased.
Now, BuzzH has a good point, I also would prefer to pull the trigger when the animal is calm rather than ready to bolt at any second.
Practice out to 250-300 yards and then use your hunting skills to get within 150 yards. Most of all have FUN.
ClearCreek
John, I understand your point, but I'm trying to gather data to see what an average shot is for most folks so that I can ensure I have practiced at the right yardages. As I said, I'm capable out to 300 yards with full confidence of putting the bullet in the zone, but I wanted to get a feel for what most hunters consider an average distance so that I'm not surprised upon arrival if most shots were at 400.
Yes! You are exactly correct!
VikingsGuy
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This fall is my first 'lope hunt, but after reading this forum for a year, I am guessing 90% of replies to this line of questioning result in a average of about 225 y with a max of about 350y and min about 125y. There are extremes reported but they are the minority. I am going this fall with a self imposed limit of 325y and I have no concerns I will be able to get a shot within that range in the vast majority of situations.
For me the limit is not on the gun, the ammo or even my shooting - at the range I can consistently hit a vitals-sized target at 400y+, but most of my shooting opportunities here are "tree-lined", relatively low wind. The wind in WY is causing me to dial back my max. In fact, I will probably initially set my max shot at 250y and only stretch it out to 325y if I have to.
Very well said VikingGuy. I'm feeling good about a self imposed limit of 300 yards for myself as well. Thanks to all that threw in your experiences and good luck this Fall!
JohnCushman
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If my big fat ninja ass has gotten in to within 15 yards for a bow shot, you'll have no problem getting within 300 for a rifle shot
It's all in the crocs, dude...
