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i moved from okla. to wyoming 13 years ago. i have a winchester model 70 classic sporter 25 06 for sale with complete reloading equip (dies, bullets, brass, etc.) and my pet load info. for $825 shipped. it is blued and walnut but out here it doesn't rain enough where the antelope play for a stainless steel barrel to be necessary. this rifle/bullet combination is capable of killing any deer/antelope ever born (i've done it). last year i shot a prairie dog with it at 450 lazered yards with the 1st shot

Sounds like you need a 6-06. Nearly 240 'Bee speed with way cheaper brass.

Only because it is my latest obsession...

25-35 in a lever would be fun. Plus an old lever and Wyoming are "like peas and carrots Jennnnyyyy" said a la Forrest Gump

This would probably make a great antelope rifle. FN Mauser,26" barrel,etc.Not sure what to do with it yet.

25-06.


I have one I'd think about parting with. Flaig's Custom on a FN action 25-06. Very nice thumbhole stock, fiddleback all the way through. Heavy Douglas barrel @ 26"

Shoots everything in an inch or less, has a short throat. Sako? (marked "Finland") trigger, very light and crisp. PM if interested for pics and i can think about a price. It's in excellent shape. It appeared unfired when I bought it as the blueing on the bolt had absolutely 0 wear.

I moved to Denver from Miami and have taken 5 goats with my .257 Roy with 100 gr bullets... Wby factory Spire points... All 1 shot drops... It is a great Antelope round... I just got a .264 wm to start playing with... And the 25.06 is great too... Don't rule out the .250 Savage round either!!!

Good luck, and Welcome to the West!!! Paul

If your main use is for antelopes at distance with wind I would go with a .257 Weatherby or a .270 WSM. If you like wildcats a 6.5X284 would be hard to beat.

Don't really need anything special for antelope.

Casper has a Sportsman's Warehouse. Plenty to choose from there, once the dummycrats get their azzes handed to them at the fed level. We're not so well off down here in eastern Kalifornia.

Guys, thanks for the advice. You all have given me a good idea of what calibers I should be looking at.
I'll report back this fall with some pics hopefully!

If you want to avoid strange calibers and have something good for antelope and deer, go with the 270. Ammo at every crossroads store out there too.

It just happens I have a Remington 700 Classic in 270 that is in excellent condition and very accurtate I would sell. PM me if you want pictures of rifle and targets shot with it and to talk about buying it.

Good luck with the move Bill.

Don