I am now more convinced that the 6.5 PRC is the right cartridge for your application
The rifle my brother built me is a 280 AI.Hands down the 6.5PRC. Do some ballistic comparisons with other cartridges. It Carrie's more energy past 600 yards than a 280 Ackley or 30-06 with a fair amount less recoil.
The 280AI is a great round and even better if you handload. It keeps up with the PRC better than most for sure.The rifle my brother built me is a 280 AI.
I know they pushed those 131g hammers at nearly 3400 fps in handloads.
But if your using factory, yes. 6.5PRC
I haven't had a chance to hold it yet. Going to pick it up in June!The 280AI is a great round and even better if you handload. It keeps up with the PRC better than most for sure.
I'm pretty sure that KY is the only state with that minimum requirement. All other states are either "centerfire" or .24 cal minimum.If you ever plan to hunt elk with your new rifle, some states require a min .270 caliber, so you'd be good with a 7mm-08 but not a 6.5.
Believe me , I'm good on elk riflesIf you ever plan to hunt elk with your new rifle, some states require a min .270 caliber, so you'd be good with a 7mm-08 but not a 6.5.
I agree. I had more fun antelope hunting than I've had in a while. Was able to cover miles and miles, and expect to see animals at any time of day.Good luck with it....I think there may be no hunting that is more fun than antelope.
I'm wanting something flat shooting and lightweight. My 270 is flat shooting but weighs a ton. My 243 is a single shot short barrel rifle and on loan to a youth. Everyone "needs" a new rifle. Its an investment.It doesn't take much to kill an antelope...I've killed several with my old Ruger M77 243....any of the rounds you're considering will smoke them.
Wish i knew. I'm a decent shot, haven't missed a shot on game in years. I blame it on a combination of being excited, unsteady rest, incorrect yardage estimation (cheap range finder) , and walking miles and miles and being tired. Plus underestimating how small an antelope is at 300-400 yards.On my first antelope hunt, in the early 1990's, I whiffed on a couple as well so I don't mean to be rude but what was the cause of your "pitiful shooting" last year?
My first several hunts were in the 'pre-rangefinder' days so, for me, it was a combination of range estimation and the lack of practice being able to get set up quickly enough to shoot prone using my back-pack as a rest. I was simply too slow getting set up and then I'd rush shots.
I'm going to use that one on my wife next time!!!"Its an investment."
I've never seen calm winds where antelope roamAnybody can figure the dope for drops,,how's it do in the wind is what matters
What is it???"Most would laugh at what I'd suggest, but I routinely practice at 5-700 here at my house and it's very pleasant to shoot. And weighs in a little over 6.3 pounds with a Nightforce."
i think he was referring to his comment 'use a gun thats good to 300 yds and become a better hunter"What is it???
I've actually killed at 650 with this rifle. So I doubt I'm undergunned. This little Kimber is approaching 80 kills. Biggest was 180 pound whitetail - flipped him. Dead right there.i think he was referring to his comment 'use a gun thats good to 300 yds and become a better hunter"
every shot I had last year, but one, was > 300 yards. Average shot I would have been able to take would be 400 I'd guess.
as for the better hunter comment, not sure what he means. if he means get closer before shooting, i'd say he hasn't seen where I hunt
You ashamed to tell us what is?I've actually killed at 650 with this rifle. So I doubt I'm undergunned. This little Kimber is approaching 80 kills. Biggest was 180 pound whitetail - flipped him. Dead right there.
An acquaintance once told me that bullets matter more than headstamps- totally spot on. And very wise advice.
People bow hunt antelope. You're saying you can't get within 80 yards?