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CK1 · July 15, 2007, 12:28 PM

90%+ of the whitetails I've taken hunting in Texas have been under 100 yards. However, I have had opportunities at 400+. Antelope have been 250+.

If I don't anticipate long range shots (250+), I'll use my .308.

If there is the possibility of a long shot, I'll use one of my Weatherby's, .257 or .300, depending where I am hunting.

Elk...if there are grizzlies around I'll use a .338 Win Mag. If not, a .300 Weatherby.

July 15, 2007, 12:28 PM	#42
CK1 Member Join Date: December 25, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 48	90%+ of the whitetails I've taken hunting in Texas have been under 100 yards. However, I have had opportunities at 400+. Antelope have been 250+. If I don't anticipate long range shots (250+), I'll use my .308. If there is the possibility of a long shot, I'll use one of my Weatherby's, .257 or .300, depending where I am hunting. Elk...if there are grizzlies around I'll use a .338 Win Mag. If not, a .300 Weatherby. Last edited by CK1; July 15, 2007 at 03:42 PM.