Who's planning on using a 22 cal?

[NMcCullough]

Originally Posted by nonnieselman

How would you guys compare an Antelope to a Southern White tail?

Just wondering..
Ive never seen an antelope up close for myself.


Ive been whitetail hunting for a couple years now with a .223 and it works great with 75gr PPU match and 77gr SMK bullets that i reload.
I use those on Hogs also with really good luck.

So if those critters are the same size, yea id use a .223 or 22-250

i believe an adult buck might go a little over 100 lbs (maybe 120?). I have never weighed one but they are fairly small.

[Topgun 30-06]

That's about right. A female adult will weigh about 80#-100# and an adult male will go about 100#-125#. Even as small as they are they can take some shooting if the proper bullet isn't placed in the right spot.

[chucknbach]

Please calm down.

Len Backus
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[bobcat trapper]

Ive shoot a few antelope and mule deer doe with a 22-250 shooting 60 grain nosler partitions and i have never had any trouble. Always kept things short 250 yards or less and heart lung shot them. I wouldnt be afraid to do it again.

[Mike 338]

I once took one with a 220 Swift and a Barnes something @ 200 yards, the first shot put it in shock on it's feet and the second shot tipped it right over. Didn't run an inch. The meat was great. At longer ranges, the bullet will get pushed around and drop more than I'd like but a little closer in, it seems to work great.

[MachV]

My first thought was great I could use the Colt HBAR, 9 twist 223,223ai or the 8 twist 22-250After thinking about it the 7mag will probably ge the call again this year. Its got a great track record and lighter than any suitable 22cal that I have.
Now if that little CZ 527 American had a 9 trist barrel on it ? Always nice to have the freedon to chose wisely though!!!!