280 with a 140 or 308 with a 130
Way more cartridge for antelope than one needs either one. Mb
I have used a 308 for everything from coyotes to elk. Do you use a specific rifle for each species you hunt?
I will admit that a 308 does make an antelope too dead.
mike r
After shooting over 70 antelope since 1974 I definetly know what is needed and what is excessive. You see I like to eat them, very seldom do I take any other shot than thru the ribs side to side. Yeah I think this is the perfect niche for 243- 257" rifles. I've used from 223 to 50-140 Sharps they all work, not saying they don't but it is damn hard to beat a 243, 6mm Rem, 257, or 25-06 for their low recoil, flat trajectory and accuracy. No I don't think before you go antelope hunting you need to buy a new gun. Use what you have but place the bullet right for minimal meat loss and the rewards are all yours to enjoy. Good luck MB
