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HiBC · July 30, 2007, 10:04 PM

I would suggest you simplify life a bit and shoot your antelope with an elk load (more like 180 gr)
You will only have one trajectory to learn and you will have much more edible meat.
A 150 will likely produce a far more spectacular wound channel than a 180.
Get the hide off fast and get the meat cold quick.Same day.Antelope season is usually warm.It helps a lot if you don't dump the Bladder on the meat think surgery and tie-off.
If it doesn't get ruined,antelope is superb.Good luck

July 30, 2007, 10:04 PM	#7
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,283	I would suggest you simplify life a bit and shoot your antelope with an elk load (more like 180 gr) You will only have one trajectory to learn and you will have much more edible meat. A 150 will likely produce a far more spectacular wound channel than a 180. Get the hide off fast and get the meat cold quick.Same day.Antelope season is usually warm.It helps a lot if you don't dump the Bladder on the meat think surgery and tie-off. If it doesn't get ruined,antelope is superb.Good luck