tinygnat219
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My father has expressed an interest in going on a hunting trip with me and when we started going through species and saying yea or nay, we finally decided that antelope would be best as he doesn't want to be clambering around in thick woods at 8-9000 feet looking for Elk, he's not too interested in Moose once I told him how big they get and how isolated they like to be, and he considers Buffalo hunting to be "not real". He hasn't hunted in over 30 years, but wants to with me while he's still able to.
So, I thought about it and said that the Antelope, or Pronghorn would be the best bet as their habitat is rolling plains which makes for walking, but nothing too strenuous, and they'd be easier to take back to the outfitter since they are roughly the size of a whitetail and they'd be a challenge since they can run 40 mph for hours on end.
So, my questions are:
What kind of caliber is good for these? My father's rifle collection is eclectic but mostly short range: M-1 Carbine, Ruger Mini-14 (in .223), Marlin 336 30-30, and an AK-47. Of these choices (which aren't good for most game) I think his .30-30 with the LeverEvolution ammo is the best option for a possible 250 yard shot. I elminated the M-1 Carbine for the bare reason of short legs, not enough "oomph" for taking a 200-300 yard rifle shot on an antelope. I eliminated the AK-47 for similiar reasons and for the lack of a scope. I also eliminated the .223 out of the Mini-14 for accuracy concerns and the .22 caliber bullet which is illegal to use in many states where the animals are.
I have a Remington 721 in .30-06 with a 24 inch barrel, so I figure I am ok. However, he's got 5 bad disks in his back, so recoil is a consideration for him. I also have a CZ 527 in 7.62X39 with an 18 inch barrel and was curious if that would be a good combination. This rifle can shoot rings around the AK-47all day, but I worry about the legs of the cartridge. The rifle's also nice and light.
The cartridge for a new rifle for him would have long legs, and produce acceptable recoil. I am not even really considering Magnum rifle cartridges as those would be painful to fire for him.
Some choices I am considering:
7MM-08, 25-06, .243.
Any recommendations are appreciated, budget for Rifle and scope would probably be 600 bucks. Anything more than that and he's gonna blanche, but it's still good input!
Any recommendations on outfitters would be fantastic as well. We are looking at a guided hunt since I know jack about Pronghorn, and don't want to waste sneaker tread if a still hunt is an option as opposed to a stalking hunt.
Also, any recommendations on glass are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
So, I thought about it and said that the Antelope, or Pronghorn would be the best bet as their habitat is rolling plains which makes for walking, but nothing too strenuous, and they'd be easier to take back to the outfitter since they are roughly the size of a whitetail and they'd be a challenge since they can run 40 mph for hours on end.
So, my questions are:
What kind of caliber is good for these? My father's rifle collection is eclectic but mostly short range: M-1 Carbine, Ruger Mini-14 (in .223), Marlin 336 30-30, and an AK-47. Of these choices (which aren't good for most game) I think his .30-30 with the LeverEvolution ammo is the best option for a possible 250 yard shot. I elminated the M-1 Carbine for the bare reason of short legs, not enough "oomph" for taking a 200-300 yard rifle shot on an antelope. I eliminated the AK-47 for similiar reasons and for the lack of a scope. I also eliminated the .223 out of the Mini-14 for accuracy concerns and the .22 caliber bullet which is illegal to use in many states where the animals are.
I have a Remington 721 in .30-06 with a 24 inch barrel, so I figure I am ok. However, he's got 5 bad disks in his back, so recoil is a consideration for him. I also have a CZ 527 in 7.62X39 with an 18 inch barrel and was curious if that would be a good combination. This rifle can shoot rings around the AK-47all day, but I worry about the legs of the cartridge. The rifle's also nice and light.
The cartridge for a new rifle for him would have long legs, and produce acceptable recoil. I am not even really considering Magnum rifle cartridges as those would be painful to fire for him.
Some choices I am considering:
7MM-08, 25-06, .243.
Any recommendations are appreciated, budget for Rifle and scope would probably be 600 bucks. Anything more than that and he's gonna blanche, but it's still good input!
Any recommendations on outfitters would be fantastic as well. We are looking at a guided hunt since I know jack about Pronghorn, and don't want to waste sneaker tread if a still hunt is an option as opposed to a stalking hunt.
Also, any recommendations on glass are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!