How to Hunt Antelope at long Range

[Oilfield Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Buffalobob

First, rangefinding is difficult and you will need a first class rangefinder and it will need to be steadied with some type of stick or tripod.

We've already been checking out different rangefinders. A few guys I shoot with have top end leups and whatnot, but they start to lack when it gets out around 600 yards. Especially when trying to range anything smaller then a mountain

Originally Posted by Buffalobob

Second will be a good windmeter.

Figruing on picking up a kestrel this summer. This is why I'm not planning on doing it this season, need time to get used to the gear. Went out with the gun I might use (GAP 7WSM 7.5 contour Broughton 1:9) today in 25mph sustained wind, gusting to 30+. We were shoting at 300 yards. Did better then I thought I would. .22-250 was hanging as well. Might have a friend slap together a .300 Dakota to do this with.

Originally Posted by Buffalobob

So my advice to you is to only hunt on the calm days.

Calm days... thats a laugh

Originally Posted by Buffalobob

Third, an antelope at 1K is a 1.0 MOA target. This requires an accurate rifle with good glass. A fast muzzle velocity with a very high BC bullet is just very helpful.

I'm torn between the .30 cal or the 7mm bullet for this project.

Originally Posted by Buffalobob

Fourth, there is a certain skill level required. This is accomplished by practice and not just with a rifle at a range but practice in the whole hunting setup including making a first round cold bore shot.

Again, this is why I'm hoping by the end of next season I will have the skill to pull it off.

Originally Posted by Buffalobob

Finally, you should understand that you may miss or make a less than wonderful hit. Things go wrong on occasion at short and at long range and that is just the way it is.

There are a lot of things that can go wrong in 100 yards, let along 10x that.

Originally Posted by Buffalobob

Once again, welcome and I look forward to watching your progress toward your goal.

Thank you for the welcome, I can't wait to start the progression on this.