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Limitations of the 243 on antelope
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<blockquote data-quote="nicholasjohn" data-source="post: 1905060" data-attributes="member: 109113"><p>Last time I went after the goats it was also in Wyoming, with a buddy who used a 6mm Remington. I used a 30-06, and we each shot an animal; his was at 80 yards, and mine was at about 100. Results were identical. With antelope-sized game, they all work about the same in my experience. These animals are not hard to kill. Ditto for deer - even really big deer. </p><p></p><p>The bigger concern with antelope is the windy environment, and I would let that dictate which cartridge to use. Even at just a couple yards, if it's really blowing ( like it frequently does on the Wyoming prairie ) you had better be thinking about wind drift - and doing whatever you can to minimize it or allow for it. Another thing to consider is how much walking you're going to be doing, and how much rifle you want to carry if you expect to be walking a lot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nicholasjohn, post: 1905060, member: 109113"] Last time I went after the goats it was also in Wyoming, with a buddy who used a 6mm Remington. I used a 30-06, and we each shot an animal; his was at 80 yards, and mine was at about 100. Results were identical. With antelope-sized game, they all work about the same in my experience. These animals are not hard to kill. Ditto for deer - even really big deer. The bigger concern with antelope is the windy environment, and I would let that dictate which cartridge to use. Even at just a couple yards, if it's really blowing ( like it frequently does on the Wyoming prairie ) you had better be thinking about wind drift - and doing whatever you can to minimize it or allow for it. Another thing to consider is how much walking you're going to be doing, and how much rifle you want to carry if you expect to be walking a lot. [/QUOTE]
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