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Just a nice Pronghorn Antelope

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05 August 2010, 08:25
doccash
Just a nice Pronghorn Antelope
I thought everyone would enjoy seeing a photo of just a nice antelope....nothing really s pecial, just a beautiful animal. Dr.C


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05 August 2010, 08:32
Doc
I agree. Very nice. Wish I could kill him.


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05 August 2010, 13:26
Bobby Tomek
That is a very nice pronghorn. Thanks for sharing. tu2

What gear did you use for the photo?


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05 August 2010, 16:26
ted thorn
Come October 2, I hope him and I cross paths. What state is he in?

Great photo, that has me all worked up now.


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05 August 2010, 16:36
ravenr
nice speedgoat! and pretty cape with the white line down the center of his throat and brisket
05 August 2010, 18:40
Eland Slayer
Beautiful pronghorn.....I'll get one someday hopefully.


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05 August 2010, 19:02
R Flowers
That is a great antelope, I think.

Good timing, I am going to New Mexico on another antelope hunt two weeks from tomorrow.
I do not know why they have their season so early, but it is a geat way to start off the year of big game hunting.


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05 August 2010, 22:55
Cazador humilde
Very nice, thanks for posting.

Good hunting to all of you headed out after 'em.
05 August 2010, 23:20
doccash
This is a Texas panhandle antelope. Bobby T. the image was captured w/ a Canon 5D and the Canon 400L lens. I'm going to post another shot of him. Dr.C


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05 August 2010, 23:33
doccash
Another shot of the same antelope. Dr.C



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05 August 2010, 23:34
Mike_Dettorre
here is a better picture...in my mind...




Mike

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What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
06 August 2010, 02:56
ravenr
easy... mike, easy...
wait for him to go broadside and settle point of aim back a smidge,we don't want to mess up that cape!
06 August 2010, 02:57
Bobby Tomek
I like your thinking, Mike. Big Grin


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06 August 2010, 03:20
Geedubya
+1
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06 August 2010, 04:28
Doc
that crosshair is exactly where I'd aim too. Put a small diameter bullet like .277 or smaller and won't mess that cape up!


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06 August 2010, 05:28
Mike_Dettorre
ok...since Joe is the guide, I will wait...some folks like to hold right on the leg and up in the shoulder...but I don't want to ruin any meat...




Mike

Legistine actu quod scripsi?

Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.




What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
06 August 2010, 07:37
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06 August 2010, 08:32
LBGuy
great antelope! hope to get one just like him this sept. in wyoming.
06 August 2010, 20:10
OLBIKER
Good deal.Looks like the tips of his horns have pearled out.Nice Goat for sure.He has good cutters and with hook in on the top is gonna be close to 15". Get him!!!!
06 August 2010, 20:20
CA Safari Hunter
He’s definitely over 15. Here’s a 15 ½.


06 August 2010, 20:38
SafariTracker4868
He looks like his home is right outside of Post, Texas.


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08 August 2010, 09:37
doccash
CASafariHunter: I like your antelope and you should be proud of him and I agree that the one I posted is well over 15"FWIW. Dr.C


At Home on the Range-Texas Panhandle
10 August 2010, 07:47
Sevenxbjt
Very nice antelope.