Rifle calibers for antelope

[Spitpatch]

Heck, I'll even do a transplant to keep it alive.

I posted this last week on a thread about a guy looking for a versatile "step up" do-all gun (that predictably went sideways five different ways), and I realized shortly thereafter that it really belonged here.

My attempt to built the "perfect" Pronghorn rifle tailored to my method of hunting on foot:

(The .250 Savage is still my favorite, and it figured greatly in this experiment that worked very well).

Need recommendations

I got one that was used as a truck gun for critters so it wasn't in mint condition visually but didn't seem to be to used. I got it for a great price and while I love all of my .22s, the lever gun has quickly turned into one of my favorites for pure fun and if I go out grouse hunting on logging...

www.northwestfirearms.com

 

[osprey]

This thread makes me want to take an antelope with my 45-70 lever action !

 

[Quirt Evans]

This thread makes me want to take an antelope with my 45-70 lever action !

Don't feel lonely, I thought about using the .45-70 Sharps.

 

[Spitpatch]

"This thread makes me want to take an antelope with my 45-70 lever action !"


Winchester Model 1876, .45-60 WCF.


"Don't feel lonely, I thought about using the .45-70 Sharps."


Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 Montana Roughrider, .45-70 Government.

(Quit thinkin' and wantin'.)

 

[osprey]

The problem for me is the tag. There used to be many more options to hunt lopers but now it requires much more time and money. One of these years I will make it happen!

 

[FishnhuntOR]

I'm late to the party. Going to suggest basic calibers. For non reloders, and easy to get in a pinch.
243 with proper twist (1:8) 100gr. Pills , 6.5 CM , 270 Win..
Lope is a size of Great Dane?
Even a 223 if you're not trying to shoot 500.