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Offline reno2507

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Nevada big game draw results!
« on: May 31, 2009, 07:12:32 AM »
Well we had our drawing, and looks like I'll be antelope hunting with my 30.06 handi this year :o I know this may not sound like a big deal in the states where you can buy tags over the counter, but it took me 6 years to get my goat tag (first ever for me)! I am just getting into reloading and building a 30.06 on a survivor stock, and Leupold 3x9. Sorry, I haven't been this excited about hunting in years and had to share with someone(s)....Any tips are also appreciated ;D
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Re: Nevada big game draw results!
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2009, 07:43:19 AM »
Now you need to buy a 25-06 Handi to do it properly.  Larry
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Re: Nevada big game draw results!
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2009, 08:06:50 AM »
I shot one last year with a .270.  They're pretty small, the next time I go I'll probably shoot a .243.  Don't shoot the first mature one you see.  They all kinda look the same at the beginning.  Give yourself enough time to look a bunch of them over.  It's a fun hunt.

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Re: Nevada big game draw results!
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2009, 08:24:04 AM »
Good for you Wes, they do not take a lot of killing.You might consider loading that '06 with some 125 gr NBT , they shoot  very flat and are a good choice.   Doug
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Re: Nevada big game draw results!
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2009, 08:30:00 AM »
Congrats Wes, I second Doug's recommendation only I'd use the 125gr Sierra Prohunter SPT or even better, the new 130gr Barnes TTSX(BC= .350), you'll save more of that great burger for chili!!  ;)

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Re: Nevada big game draw results!
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2009, 08:42:26 AM »
I'm Stoked for you too Wes ,

 If you cant locate any of those 123 to 125 30 cal projectiles let me know brother and i have some Speers 123 SP over here in .308 that i might be able to help you out with .. But the 150 gr bullets from anyone loadings might do just as well ... I think Practice Practice Practice those longer range shots should be the order of the day ..

  Congrats again , and let us know if you need any help brother,

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  Side note : I'm kinda envious , Been wanting to pronghorn hunt for a long while now.. But alas Arkansas with all the resources it has doesnt have the antelope , Elk down to squirrel we have but no pronghorn ;)
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Re: Nevada big game draw results!
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2009, 08:43:55 AM »
 GOOD luck! We need Pictures after the Kill. Marv.

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Re: Nevada big game draw results!
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2009, 05:38:03 PM »
reno, one of my sons will be moving to Vegas this summer, is it as hard to get Deer tags, even Archery?
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Re: Nevada big game draw results!
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2009, 02:42:44 PM »
 :) Congradulations ;) ::) Your 06 should do fine especially with 150 or maybe 125's.  While small, antelope can cover much ground in a short burst of speed, so enough gun is required. Friends have lost antelope that dodged over a hill into large flat basins. Tracking is usually difficult in the antelope country we hunt, but mostly one can see the animal fall. The worst problem is breaking legs, they can go for miles. :( >:( Aside from longer shots due to open country, the worst enemy you will encounter is probably the wind. For this reason, we like longer bullets and a bit heavier calibers. The difficulty encountered in an antelope hunt varies greatly with the terrain and amount of antelope. Some of the units here in Wy. are very open and the antelope seldom see people, so when they do, they are moving off. These antelope are difficult to get close to for a decent shot. I would highly recommed a bi pod if you can fit it to your rifle. On other units the antelope see folks every day working cattle, doing routine chores, feeding, etc. these antelope are much easier to approach and we have shot a number with revolvers. They are a great game animal, and deserve to be respected for their beauty and unique role as American game animal. While a light caliber like a .243 is often recommended for these game animals, it works well at times and at others is lacking in killing and knock down power. Especially,
as ranges lengthen. Most antelope I have seen taken are at less than 350 yards.
I have no experience with Nev. But in Wy. they are plentiful and one of my favorite game animals to hunt. They make excellent jerky. :D ;) Best of luck. ;D :D ;) :)

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Re: Nevada big game draw results!
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2009, 07:04:39 PM »
Pronghorn tags are a hard draw in Arizona. 25 to 50 tags per unit. I have been drawn twice and took my pronghorn at 25 yards and 75 yards respectively. Arizona pronghorns like to get up in the ponderosas and Pinon trees here alot of times,so you can either pop them out in the parks or in the timber. This makes it a fun hunt. Pronghorns really look out of place in the timber tho I used a 270 both times,but I could have used a 32 special

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Re: Nevada big game draw results!
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2009, 02:14:00 PM »
reno, one of my sons will be moving to Vegas this summer, is it as hard to get Deer tags, even Archery?

Archery deer is the easiest NV tag to draw, I'd guess the odds at better than half, depending on  the area. I draw for rifle in better areas 1 in 3 yrs on the average and I only apply for late hunts.