257 Roberts & Antelope

[Moon_Chopper]

Going on my first antelope hunt. Is this caliber sufficient to kill out to 400 yards? The only other gun I have is a 300wsm - a bit much I believe. Appreciate the feedback.

 

[dreaminbouthuntin]

I use a 300 win mag for everything. I dont think its too much. Gives me the range to make the longer shots if needed.
Just depends on what you are most comfortable with I think.

 

[wisconsinfarmer]

I agree use what you shot best with. I shot a buck with a .243 at 350ish 2 years ago and didn't have any problems. All you need is good shot placement.

 

[TOPGUN]

Your .257 Roberts will be a perfect gun for that hunt. I've been using my Ruger 25-06 for some time on them, but am going to use the .243 Sako this year that I just inherited when my Dad died last September. It's a tack driver and if I could see one at 400 yards with my eyesight as bad as it is I wouldn't hesitate to shoot one that far with it.

 

[delmag1942]

Always remember there is no such thing as "too dead" IMO. With that in mind, my .300RUM will be hunting antelope in Nevada next month.

 

[MaineFlatlander]

There is also nothing as "more dead" Had to stir the pot. Haha. I'll be using my 243 this fall and have used 270, 7mm-08, and 25-06. All were dead after one shot.

 

[moseleymiddleton]

wise words from a guy that shoots a 243 all the time, when using a small caliber rifle, always check for a hit. i ve seen them run without acting hit and be dead just over the hill even with a good hit. that being said i wouldn't even hesitate to use a 257 roberts. use the 117 gr. bullet.

 

[Cahunter805]

The 257 will be fine. Personal preference id use the 110 accubonds or 100grto ttsx. Whatever shoots best in your rifle and your confident in go with that.

 

[WapitiBob]

I'm using a 7STW and 180 Bergers so I'll be testing the "more dead" theory.

 

[TOPGUN]

WB---Just remember you have to stay within your unit on the shot, LOL!

 

[Phantom Hunter]

I used a .257 Ackley (Roberts Improved) on my first speed goat with great results. 300 yd heart shot. Just practice the long shots. I used a 120 grain Sierra Gameking bullet. Good luck

 

[nontypical]

Perfect.Watched and videoed a guy kill a nice muley buck from 465 yrds with that caliber several years ago.