The 22-250 has been taking deer sized game from not long after its conception in the 1930s to now and will keep right on doing so well into the future..... You conducted your hunt under the good guidance of your Dad and did everything just fine Darlin and don't you worry about what anyone has to say here that might speak ill of how you did or the equipment that you used.... I enjoyed the video and it reminded me of my son's first hunt with me and its a very special thing! That you shared that moment with folks on the internet, was a thoughtful thing to do, but as we all know...... the internet is full of people who are much, much smarter...... and much, much more experienced....... and much, much better at the same thing than any of us in the video might be, so naturally, those folks are going to step right up and flood the comments section with "great advice"..... ;) SOOOOOO, while you're out shopping for that .458 super magnum antelope blaster, don't forget to find some of that new-fangled scent killer spray they got out there now to! Lord knows that as long as you wet yerself down with that scent-killer spray, the critters out there just automatically cannot smell your breath! TIC ;) (ya gotta love marketing)
@mikemagnum79876 жыл бұрын
Mike Magnum This is my friend daughter. I hiked up the mountain with her to take a better look. It was both of our first antelope hunt. Thank you for the kind comment.
@stetkal6 жыл бұрын
I think of the 22-250 as the thinking man's (and woman's) round. It's all about precision.
@loneangel17 жыл бұрын
Beautiful shot. Beautiful Pronghorn. A few years have passed, but I would bet this young lady can recall everything from that day!!
@misplacedcajun23253 ай бұрын
Hell yeah baby! Might as well say you got 3 cause every shot was good. 👍🏻👍🏻👌😉
@headcarter4656 Жыл бұрын
I love this topic! Everyone eager to give their "Expert" advice on a topic that NO ONE will EVER agree on! Great shooting and congratulations on a great buck! I've shot antelope at under 300yds with a Weatherby 30-378 180gr Nosler Accubond putting a baseball size hole through their rib cage and they still ran. The fact that the animal runs has nothing to do with whether or not it will die. Always do what you feel is ethical and put in the practice to know your weapon and it's capabilities and forget about the crap everyone else wants to feed you! NICE WORK! I really enjoyed the footage!
@jeremiahdavis76665 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment. Finally, someone that has actually hunted.
@stetkal5 жыл бұрын
@@stetkal nice shooting. As long as your on the plains with no trees in sight that's plenty of gun. As you get older & get used to a little kick get yourself a 257 wby mag. Pretty mild recoil & bang flop. Back to your shooting, 3 shots into a 6 inch circle looked very impressive : )
@robcoenen9865 жыл бұрын
Any 22 cal that’s 223 and up just needs a good bullet and keep the shot at not too far of a distance.
@andyeighttre Жыл бұрын
Great job! Don't worry about people telling you 3 shots isnt right you did great with help. Your young and proved to be successful. Proud dad moment right there. She bagged it and that's what matters. Keep up the good work.
@derekbeyers88044 жыл бұрын
Thread the needle with a small caliber and they work just fine. I’ve used 22-250 for South Dakota pronghorn and they work fine. They are a light boned and skinned animal. Or you can be like my buddy and use his 300 RUM, have bad shot placement and chase a wounded antelope across the prairie with its intestines dragging the ground. It’s not what you hit them with, it’s where you hit them. Good shooting.
@bradlyhunt72404 жыл бұрын
Let me start off by saying anything more than a 270 class cartridge is overkill for pronghorn. Having said that, I believe a 25 caliber 120 grain bullet up to a 280 140 grain bullet are the best choices since they are better at bucking the wind than, say, a 60 grain bullet. Best of luck on future hunts.
@nmelkhunter12 жыл бұрын
You really make yourself look stupid and like a KZhead liar groupie when you say a 300 RUM won't kill Antelop. The sure signs of a knowing nothing at all liar KZhead groupie is when starting to spout off the BS shot placement BS kills every game in the world right in its tracks. I take the complete organs + guts out of deer using a 300 Wby mag and rotten cheap lead core bullets before the Barns X bullets came popular, not once did any animals run across any ground and they died on the spot
@Lure-Benson9 ай бұрын
Congratulations on a great hunt, and good shooting. You did well with the 22-250 but you might think about moving to a 243 or bigger. With proper bullets I am sure you will see noticeably better terminal performance on the antelope. But I have to admit, you did a fantastic job, showing restraint, picking your shot and placing your shot well. Congratulations.
@fedup35823 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the polite comment. The 22-250 was only used on this big game hunt. This antelope hunt was for both of us a first. And a great learning experience. Happy hunting!
@stetkal3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your very first hunt. I hope you get to enjoy many, many more. Many of us have at one time or another, hunted using whatever we could get our hands on. I started hunting with a 1917 Enfield that originally belonged to my uncle. My dad borrowed it for me to use. It is chambered for the 30-06, was the rifle my dad started hunting big game with as a boy. It was originally a military rifle built for use in the first world war. It was approximately 65 years old when I started using it, it is presently @ 100 years old and I still have it. I have been fortunate enough to be able to use many different rifles and calibers in my lifetime and have many fond memories. I hope you can build many good memories of fine times in the outdoors hunting with family and friends, and can eventually pass the tradition down to your children. But in the meantime, I think you need a new rifle to start your new hunting life. Depending on what you hope to hunt, there are a number of standards that will serve you well. For deer/antelope size game, if you don't like recoil much, a 243 or 7mm-08 will serve you admirably. If you hope to go to bigger game like elk and moose also, a 308, 270, or 30-06 will handle your needs just fine. These are the standard, most common and proved cartridges, successfully being used for all manner of game for 50 to 100 years. They are plentiful, usually easy to get ammo for and fairly economical. Then there are many, many other calibers available for your consideration. Do a bit of research and find what suits you best. I have a 30-06 Winchester rifle I have used very happily on many hunts. I wish I had a son or someone else who enjoyed and appreciated hunting in all its aspects as much as I have. I would love to pass that rifle on to them to help them in their new adventures, to get started with a good rifle that includes a history they could maybe appreciate too. Good luck with your future, you had a fine antelope hunt there and performed as true sportsmen. I applaud you and wish you well in your future.
@fedup35823 жыл бұрын
You will have to forgive me. I just noticed the video was 6 years old. I assumed it was current. I just like to try help new hunters to get started. I still hope you progressed into a great hunting life and I wish you much more in the future.
@fedup35823 жыл бұрын
“Better terminal performance”……dead is dead buddy
@75spinman2 жыл бұрын
Nice. I got my first and only pronghorn in Idaho in 2001. It's difficult to draw here but I keep trying. I got mine with a 243 with a 95 grain Nosler Partition. I shot and it turned 360 degrees and dropped in its tracks. Some people don't believe me but I think pronghorn is one of the best meats there is. I like it better than deer or elk provided it's taken care of and cooked properly.
@fallenpatriot79175 жыл бұрын
2nd shot was great! Well done....
@daveb63459 жыл бұрын
All bullets kill. Caliber does not matter. Shot placement matters. I can miss with a .25-06 just as readily as with a .22-250 regardless of bullet energy. Some animals will drop slower than others even with an accurate shot regardless of caliber. They are dead but they just don't know it yet. That Antelope was dead standing. Great accurate heart shot. The second shot was not really needed but was quicker to get the animal down. There is no such thing as clean kill. Killing is not clean regardless of caliber. I have seen a 7mm Magnum butt shot deer and the deer did not go down because of a heavier bullet and more bullet energy. The point and reality is there will be miss shots sooner or later when hunting and some folks need to get used to that fact. Great hunt and good shooting. Thanks for sharing.
@rbm61847 жыл бұрын
RB M dead standing...? Bullshit dude, and I hope you know it.
@billiebleach78897 жыл бұрын
I have shot many deer and hogs. I have never shot an animal and it just stood there even though it received a critical blow. I would consider that round not fit for hunting deer regardless of shot placement. I understand the challenge of getting an accurate shot that will kill an animal. But I do not consider killing/hunting to be a game. When you go hunting you don't shoot a caliber cause it has no kick and you think it will increase your accuracy. It's not fun to watch an animal die, to have to get up close and finish the job. I understand how an animal can twitch when it's dead. Standing is a sign of life. I would not tell anyone that dead standing is true just to convince them that that animal did not suffer. There is a harsh reality of hunting, knowing that you are causing pain to that animal. An ethical hunter recognizes that there will always be pain, but will have a goal to make the death as quick as possible. That starts with being an accurate shot and bringing the right amount of power out into the field. Respect the animal you are going to eat, give it a quick death.
@N64RumblePak7 жыл бұрын
billie bleach I have seen heart shot deer run a good ways before dropping and you want to tell me that is BS. It ain't fantasy, man. They don't all drop right away. Some do but not all. That is reality. Even archers will tell you they run a good ways before dropping. Archers don't have the luxury of follow up shots most of the time. Blackpowder muzzleloaders are another one that don't have the luxury of a followup shot most of the time.
@rbm61847 жыл бұрын
Bennett Marcum I would have agreed with you prior to this year. I shot a deer with my .270 and it didn't even flinch. Shot five more times thinking my scope had to be off. Took at least a minute for the animal to drop. Never once reacting to any shot. After examining the deer at least four shots through the chest. Two directly through the heart. I learned that even, what I would consider perfect humane shots, don't always drop the animal immediately.
@kgm20467 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Most of us would think a .30-30 lever rifle would take a deer down immediately when it was shot through the heart. Well it ran a good seventy to hundred yards before it dropped. I saw this happen. It is not fantasy. Yes some even stand before dropping without running. Animals are tougher than we give them credit for. Conversely I have seen large animals drop right away with small calibers. Large caliber or small caliber, high energy or low energy, the animal may or may not drop right away. Accurate shooting in critical areas is still the best bet for as fast a kill as possible but still no certainty and again caliber does not matter for those reasons already listed. Its why we call it hunting and not killing.
@rbm61847 жыл бұрын
A very respectable Pronghorn buck. Well done.
@stephenland93613 жыл бұрын
Great job, use one myself here in nys. Ive drop a few right where they stood. Good loung,heart or behind or in the ear they don't even know their already gone and won't feel a thing. Great shot!!
@Hunterslife3156 жыл бұрын
So I guess she's about 20 now, I hope shes still hunting and excitement has not faded. With any luck I will be out there someday for a goat hunt myself. Fun to watch by btw. Thanks for sharing.
@learnedl3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment and for watching. Skylar is now in college, hunting is on hold for now. Sooner you apply in this great state, sooner you will be out here someday. Good luck!
@stetkal3 жыл бұрын
22 250 is a great pronghorn caliber. I have a 25 06 and I think its the ultimate antelope gun. 100 to 120 grain bullets going anywhere from 3000 to 3400 ft per second depending on bullet weight and manufacture.
@darrylpacholko54954 жыл бұрын
Awesome patience for the first shot and awesome shot placement on the last two shots. I'm usually more impatient so I like using heavier calibers. I said had probably three times I would've pulled the trigger before you did.
@levimyers31626 жыл бұрын
Nosler is making a 70 grain accubond in .224 caliber. It would probably be the best choice for deer/antelope class if you want to use a 22/250. You might be better off with a 243 for this sized game. They don't have much more recoil, they have more energy and there are more bullets available designed for big game to choose from. I use a 243 or 6mm which are almost identical (6mm is a touch faster) for deer antelope and they both do a great job. I've never lost anything and if they run after being hit at all, they go no farther than any other caliber I've seen. It would probably be a little better choice but each to their own. Good job and good luck in the future!
@fallenpatriot79175 жыл бұрын
Yeah...those dont shoot for shit out of my barrel. Have to save for a better one....probably a 1:8
@workct41025 жыл бұрын
It's always the people who have never shot an antelope or deer with a 22-250 that complain.
@cugir3212 жыл бұрын
I realize a 22-250 will kill a pronghorn as evidence by this video. However, 257, 270, and 280 class bullets in the 120, 130 and 140 grain range are better at bucking the ever present prairie wind. Best of luck in the field.
@nmelkhunter12 жыл бұрын
Good Job!!!!!! The 22/250 works if the shooter does their part.
@danialkemp110 ай бұрын
Any caliber will kill as long as you get good shot placement 22-250 is an awesome caliber it’s speed makes up for its lack of weight from the bullet
@wafarms25145 жыл бұрын
Great place, antelope and shoot!!!! Congrats from Argentina!! And very nice girl!!!
@Valentinik097 жыл бұрын
Great shot and video. Do you mind sharing how long the horns are. I’m trying to study, and learn to field judge Antelope better. I should get a tag this year, but it’s been a few since I hunted them. Thanks
@jcv54695 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment. I am not sure of the length, my buddy and his daughter never had it measured. I believe it was a average size.
@stetkal5 жыл бұрын
Great shooting. Keep up the good work.
@robertjensen97759 жыл бұрын
Hmmm. Well The Second Shot was beautiful. more like that one and you're set. Once they are hit and its a good hit, be patient and don't spook the animals. They will go down.
@americanrifleman29923 жыл бұрын
Nice shoots friend has one of this 22250 his bullets of choice is barnes 62gn had kill 5 big deers at 150 to 300 yards thay drop every time.....
@rene1987rb9 жыл бұрын
congratulations young lady, nice shooting. and nice buck.
@archieanderson29455 жыл бұрын
Did it take 3 shots to take it down?
@samadams77316 жыл бұрын
Great shooting, beautiful animal. Good job!!!
@robertjensen10488 жыл бұрын
Nice shots. The caliber is a little light for this animal. 6mm or 6,5mm better choice, I think.
@54aurelien549 жыл бұрын
If the ranges are reasonable it will do the job. She kept her cool and redeemed herself with the second and third shot well done
@grizbait6184 жыл бұрын
Great shot. My friends and I shoot 22-250 at deer all the time. Your good to 400 yards. My furthest shot on a deer with a 22-250 was 425 yards. Shot her in the neck. She just dropped. Good to see father and daughter spending time together. Great job!!
@stevegraves8936 жыл бұрын
I did 2 Antelop hunts in Oregon long ago. I used a 7 mm Rem mag first time then pole hammered a buck to 200 yards. Next hunt a 300 Wby mag was used on a doe permit I hammered a doe at 300 yards causing death where it stood. The Barns 7mm TSX 160 grain and the Barns 30 cal tsx 180 grain made zero damage loss of meat with less that quarter sized exit hole and bullet sized entry holes.
@Lure-Benson9 ай бұрын
Great cartridge. Not sure how it took them either. Thanks for the comment.
@stetkal5 жыл бұрын
not that you cant load for deer with a 22 centerfire 64 grain nosler partition but a 243 would have been a much better choice. also it carries about 400 foot pounds more energy. I wpuld also tell you from experience that pronghorn can run with wounds that would kill a whitetail
@ericfrontczak17797 жыл бұрын
Energy really means nothing if the bullet passes through. Bullet choice is the critical factor.
@workct41025 жыл бұрын
Shot placement! Great caliber btw!
@joshuafrailey79656 жыл бұрын
Great shooting, and a nice looking animal.
@fradaw60138 жыл бұрын
How many yards away for the shot?
@nathankrell67016 жыл бұрын
i have a browning 22-250 and cant wait to kill something with it! stekal+ what were you shooting?
@dirttrack69178 жыл бұрын
Deer have been taken with pellet guns... Where does it end? Where do we draw the line on how many times you shoot an animal?
@angelaspohn14157 жыл бұрын
Angela Spohn just like a human. Till there dead. If it makes it's death faster you hit them again, don't prolong the death.
@shermdog69696 жыл бұрын
First shot was a little far back. 2nd was perfect didn't need the 3rd but quickened his death, sometimes we need those.
@shermdog69696 жыл бұрын
Congratulations. Three shots tells me the caliber is not enough
@dwaynejohnson7766 жыл бұрын
@@dwaynejohnson776 Not a fan of .22 cal but will say this. The first was bad shot, caliber would not have made a difference!
@grizbait6184 жыл бұрын
sherm dog why go under gun too see an animal die a slow death it needed 3 shots it’s not a caliber for that animal
@muddog21594 жыл бұрын
muddog2 It didn’t need 3 shots. First was a bad shot (understandable we all make mistakes), second shot was good, third shot was not needed but it put him out of his misery faster.
@rexgaming_501st33 жыл бұрын
@@dwaynejohnson776 so 1 shot with a 22 would have told you it's enough? Congratulations your comment makes no sense.
@shermdog69693 жыл бұрын
Nice buck. I love a 22-250 just nothing enough for antelope or deer ..just my opinion
@eltonroberts88174 жыл бұрын
Great shooting. You hit him all 3 times. They are some tough little critters!
@countrykang88 жыл бұрын
Not really try asking the bullets they used and would be sure to it the bullets are lead core varmint bullets not meant for deer or larger game. The level of 98% hunter ignorance these days about guns & ammo and modern bullets is mind boggling. I have guided hunts from the Pacific NW to brown bear and Yukon moose hunts in Alaska then to see clients pay up to $20.000 then show up for the hunt with the low budget cheap deer ammo you wonder what the person was thinking to be that stupid. This is a complaint of near all Hunting guided seeing the clients show up with wrong rifles - wrong ammo - wrong gear even when the client was either told what to bring or was sent a list of gear to bring. One problem that repeats itself is the client is warned and told you bring a rifle of a 338-win mag or larger and then the moron shows up with a deer gun 30-06 and 150 grain lead core deer ammo for a brown bear or Yukon moose hunt which puts me in danger for going to look for wounded game.
@Lure-Benson9 ай бұрын
What unit?
@jasonhood96464 жыл бұрын
You go girl!!!
@TheKentuckyPatriot8 жыл бұрын
Hahaha awesome! You go girl
@TheKentuckyPatriot7 жыл бұрын
nice job girl!!!
@dirttrack69178 жыл бұрын
Great video. Too many negative replies here. Most of them are unwarranted from people that don't have the skill to make that shot. When you shoot bad you need all the help you can get with larger bullet holes. Obviously you do just fine and with todays bullets one can find a bullet that will do the job for medium size game with that cartridge. Keep up the good work and patience.
@garrytalley80096 жыл бұрын
Nice shots, I'm surprised he stayed up that long though. I bet if he would have ran he would have expired a little sooner. I would maybe move up to a 25-06 or a definite .243 maybe? lol one day the neighbor woke me up after firing off a round of .22-250, I came over house and he said a good size deer, quack does goofy stuff like that all the time. They are a very loud cartridge, other than that, they will go the distance.
@jasonsomers75268 жыл бұрын
He was pumped up with adrenalin being the Big Daddy with the Ladies, 1st and 3nd a bit to far back 2nd looked sweet as a nut though, that adrenalin is some good stuff to keep him standing like that.
@robertmitchell94153 жыл бұрын
You are the first person to notice that. Thanks for watching.
@stetkal3 жыл бұрын
I have a range rifle 22-250, but have watched a lot of videos of whitetail deer being taken by that caliber. I think your bullet or load combination was lacking. that second shot should have taken it down. maybe a heavier bullet?
@wingersfan3 жыл бұрын
Good shooting young lady. But it did take 3 shots. That must have hurt. 243 is much more lethal. i have owned both.
@FredJones-bu2yy6 жыл бұрын
or use partition or bonded bullets. They make them in .224 diameter too
@maxbykov91899 жыл бұрын
Bonded. Better expansion. Better penetration
@workct41025 жыл бұрын
Nice shooting!
@Chiefhendricks9 жыл бұрын
Gee, I don't know about that round, a little small perhaps for game that large. Maybe an RT-20 would've dropped it quicker and on the first round. ;D
@saxon11776 жыл бұрын
Pronghorns are small animals, and as seen here the .22-250 does just fine. And with all the excellent bullets out there now, its a great choice where legal. Great job Skylar!
@TheGrousehunter789 жыл бұрын
JustinBieber the first shot wasn't the best but it was dead on its feet after the second shot. Antelope are just funny.
@BadoreksDailys6 жыл бұрын
Sweet!!
@billlang8935 Жыл бұрын
Dang. I read every comment. There are many commenters that are a.) salesmen from companies that produce .243 caliber rifles, b.) geniuses in the ballistics and all forms of projectile engineering, c.) experienced proponents of larger caliber rifles, d.) antelope bounty hunters, or e.) completely full of doo doo (forgive my harsh language).
@misplacedcajun23253 ай бұрын
Good job
@skyleranthony23918 жыл бұрын
I'm glad she didn't shoot when the buck was skylined. That would have been an unethical shot because she could not see what was over the horizon. The second shot was money and he very likely would have dropped very soon without the third shot. Also, none of my hunting buddies wear that color nail polish. Just sayin'
@Mr308inGA Жыл бұрын
I have been killin deer with a 22-250 for about 4 decades now, they kill quick. I do not know how that prong horn took those hits, they must be tough,,,,,,,,,,
@olskool39675 жыл бұрын
I suspect that the bullet wasn't a premium bullet. I do use the 22/250 but load 60 grain bullets. The girl did well. Parenting obviously excellent
@martinstiastny76794 жыл бұрын
Every Tom, Dick and Harry has an opinion. You have video! You hit your target every shot! You are a great shooter. The only thing I would have done differently was wait after the 1st shot for it to die. Less meat damage, but you wanted to make sure, and your follow-ups were spot on. OR, you should upgrade to a freakin' atom bomb and that way it would be more humane!
@BraveLoch329 жыл бұрын
Barry Lochridge You sir, are a genius. When posting this video I would have never though that it would get this much negativity. This is a 15 year old girl shooting her first pronghorn! Her father gave her that gun, so that's what she used. I don't get it. Watching the video I would have just waited as well but that adrenaline is hard to control =), as we are both inexperienced hunters. Thanks for watching.
@stetkal9 жыл бұрын
You say you are inexperienced, but your advice to Skylar in the video was: "Wait, but you make the decision." That's perfect. I don't know if you are her father, but that was amazingly great advice and so good for her. You gave her the choice and she chose to shoot. Those are the kinds of decisions that make great hunters and people.
@BraveLoch329 жыл бұрын
Barry Lochridge Thank you.I am not her father. He was at the base of the mountain on the spotting scope. Good luck to you.
@stetkal9 жыл бұрын
Congratulations. Three shots tells me the caliber is not enough
@dwaynejohnson7766 жыл бұрын
im in the market for a hunting rifle but i hate recoil ,people say the 243 doesn't have much but 22-250 it's got less ,do some hungers out there can give me some help in choosing between those 2 calibre?? i only plan to hunt deer or wild pigs ,thank you God bless you all .
@joeguzman35587 жыл бұрын
Joe Guzman A 243 has very light recoil, and will do a better job on deer and especially pigs. 25-250 has almost nill recoil, but is marginal on deer, and especially pigs. Go 243 and even get a heavier weight rifle. That will give you very lil recoil.
@Kman31ca6 жыл бұрын
+Joe Guzman, You ask a question that I would like to share some of my thoughts. If you run a ballistics test on both of the calibers you inquire about, then you will find as far as accuracy they are neck and neck to 300 yards. I'm talking about a 1/4" difference at a hundred and about 1/2" at 300. This is with a 55 gr on the 22-250, and the same bullet style of 80 gr on a 243. The 22-250 at 3600 fps, and the 243 at 3300 fps. As you see, there isn't a whole lot of difference. I shoot, 243 and 223, they both can kill deer. The focus then would be on two things for me, killing power, and meat damage. The lighter the bullet, the less meat damage. However, weight retention is necessary for penetration. The 55 gr will blow apart much quicker than an 80 gr will. Meaning, you may blow up one lung, and not both with a side shot to the ribs. Or destroy a shoulder and watch it run off on three legs. If you like to varmint hunt, or like long range shooting, then by all means, a 22-250 will do. On the other hand, if you're like me, and like to deer hunt, and have long range capability, then you may want to grow into a wildcat like the 6mm-06, which will out perform either one. But not everyone can afford one or tolerate the constant making of your own ammo. The thing I see you may want to consider, is game. If deer is all you plan to hunt with minimal varmint hunting, then go with the 243, if you haven't already. Then you can shoot heavier bullets if you want, or stay low if you want to hunt coyotes. It's an all around cartridge and can be easily bought or re-loaded from 58 gr at 3900 fps, to 105 gr. Plenty for many game species. Weight of bullet, is weight of bullet. But a 58 gr 243 will out perform a 55 gr 22-250. Again, the 243 is your best choice.
@bgdesignandsolutions6 жыл бұрын
The first gut shot... ugh. Assuming she maybe punched/flinched the trigger a bit introducing some waggling to the barrel? 2nd shot was money though. 3rd shot wasn't needed, but brought him down quicker. Damn that bastard was tough! It's amazing how much critters can keep moving after they've been hit, isn't it?
@TheGDizzo4 жыл бұрын
Yes sir. I was on a mule deer hunt this year where the buck was shot thru the bottom of the heart and would not die, it required a second shot. Was the same distance as this hunt with a 7mm-08. Hunting is alot easier from the couch and do not always go as planed.
@stetkal4 жыл бұрын
@@stetkal Well hey man... at least your girl wasn't using her rifle's optic to scan the terrain looking for her buck. 2019 season, one of my outings where I chose to post-up nearer to a road... (my usual spot in 5+ miles hike-in) I'm sitting there, and later in the AM this white GMC truck pulls over, two people hop out, the truck goes on, their demeanor looks sorta frantic so it made me curious. I'm sitting on my spot in a Ghillie Suit. Curious I turn my 15's over to their direction... and what do I see? The kid was pointing his rifle DEAD-ON AT ME! MAN!!! Talk about Pucker-Factor!~ I had to bark-up "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? HE'S POINTED RIGHT AT ME!!!!!" - Hearing that, I see the rifle start to point away more behind me. Whatever, I figure Ok, phew. Musta been only 2 minutes later, "Pow!" and it hits like 20yds back and up from me. Startled me bad. I look over and they are all rejoicing with each other. Then like the next split-second later, my brain is like "Oh no... no.. don't tell me they shot a buck." So I get up from my sit and walk up the slope I was seated upon back up to the flat about 20yrds up. Sure enough, lil 2x2. Apparently as they were approaching they'd seen this little buck cross the road up ahead of them. The buck was upwind of me. If they hadn't seen it. I have no doubt in my mind that sooner or later he'd have strolled down into my FOV eventually. Turns out the shooter was also a 15yo daughter like in this vid. I took a moment to relay to the Dad the importance of having her NOT user her Rifle's Optic for scanning the terrain. Then congratulated the girl on getting her first. Now I always bring an Orange hat that I stick standing up outta my pack when it's on the ground beside me on the sit.
@TheGDizzo4 жыл бұрын
Nice second shot
@damianzenger34294 жыл бұрын
nice!
@tellmeall139 жыл бұрын
That first shot was a little far back but but great job over all. I bet those back straps tasted great!!
@rdsii649 жыл бұрын
Everybody saying you need a bigger caliber.... Well, they are right. If you can shoot a 22-250, then you can shoot a 243 or a 270.
@aaronharris62994 жыл бұрын
All these folks telling you to go for a bigger calibre makes me laugh! I shoot red deer in New Zealand with a 22-250 and it drops them every time. Its shot placement not the size of the projectile. A neck shot while the animal is looking away from you is perfect. They just drop.
@TheLazerhorse9 жыл бұрын
Its because those are oldies that have not caught up with time! Thinking u still need a .458 for deer! Theres so many newer bullets out now that here in Texas my 257 Weatherby, 25-06, 270 and 300's are in the closet and have not been used for years! Barnes tsx's are all i need.
@Joetrout8 жыл бұрын
what's the legal requirement for reds in New Zealand
@robertllubnrut7 жыл бұрын
robertllubnrut I believe red deer are an invasive species there so "dead" would be the legal minimum...
@8Jory7 жыл бұрын
Joe, don't forget 6.5x55 mate! awesome calibre
@nickmcarr6176 жыл бұрын
Benn Clothier I've shot over a hundred deer and antelope with my 22 250 and they drop faster than with my 270.
@shermdog69696 жыл бұрын
Well, at least she did not shoot when the buck was skylines. 😏
@BuckI2Bdad6 жыл бұрын
Definitely need a bigger round for pronghorn. So you do not risk wounding them. No reason not to other than cost.
@eternalbeing33393 жыл бұрын
There’s 2 really bad shots the first and last the second one did it but the bullet is so fast deer prob didn’t even feel it.
@wafarms25145 жыл бұрын
Speed creates hydrostatic shock....it probably didnt "feel" it because it was hurt and dying.
@workct41025 жыл бұрын
O yeah need a way bigger round and cut em in half what ever all 3 shots were great congrats that was awesome
@demetrimellos34066 жыл бұрын
good for you, good shots
@goatr-ni1od9 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised it didn't flop on that second shot!
@specfever22 жыл бұрын
Yeah me too. I shot a small antelope this year with a 243 95 grain Superformance and it kind of had the same result.
@stetkal2 жыл бұрын
Good shooting and good to see someone from the fairer sex enjoying it too, My daughter loved it and now wants to come with, I'll have to watch my swearing now lol The 250 is a good calibre especially when placed correctly they'll drop most medium sized game
@mikewilkinson59428 жыл бұрын
Good luck. Thanks for watching.
@stetkal8 жыл бұрын
Mike Wilkinson would you consider whitetail deer medium I am in nc the deer are not huge here
@joeybunch80527 жыл бұрын
Shot placement, Joey, and check with your State Wildlife folk to ensure it's a legal cartridge for Whitetail in NC. Good Luck and Great Hunting.
@rkba49237 жыл бұрын
Congratulations. Three shots tells me the caliber is not enough
@dwaynejohnson7766 жыл бұрын
@@dwaynejohnson776 I shot my first antelope with my 300 RUM, 175 grain Barnes TTSX at a muzzle velocity of 3100 fps. My first shot, although I didn't know it, went through the heart. The antelope just stood there looking at me. I did take another shot to put it down but the second shot was ABSOLUTELY unneeded. Your statement only proves that you have no idea of what you are talking about.
@williamlaird21365 жыл бұрын
Nice shooting! You smoked him all three times!
@nickanto9 жыл бұрын
Catawissa Kid the first shot was actually too far back but the other two were dead on
@colinmorgan78394 жыл бұрын
Nice shooting maby try a 270 next time that will fold one up good job
@therushof1life8057 жыл бұрын
TheRushof1life most 15 year old girls won't shoot a 270 comfortably. Then you'll just turn her off to hunting.
@Wildwestwrangler6 жыл бұрын
Skylar, get a 25-06, 260 or 270 .There many great calibers better suited for antelope that shoot really well and are easy going on small people.
@0475Mike6 жыл бұрын
Pronghorn and the 25-06 go together like peas and carrots. 🤠
@nmelkhunter12 жыл бұрын
NOT BAD
@G.B.A90672 жыл бұрын
I shot one with a 30 30 right in the lungs the thing layed down for 3 minutes stood back up and I finally grabbed the scoped 223 and shot it through the head. I like to think that with a 22 250 as long as its within 120 its almost a for sure drop.
@okeebud913 жыл бұрын
You should try to use a bigger caliber. Like a 270 or 30-06 or if you can't handle it try a 25-06 it will take them down in 1 shot it you hit them where you suppose to.
@nathanburnett98169 жыл бұрын
They will drop just a quick with a .22 if you shoot any animal where your suppose to!
@Joetrout9 жыл бұрын
Deer or pronghorn hit right with either a 22 250 or 300 mag won't drop any different. Pronghorn an deer i have shot with a barnes 62 grain ttsx bullet moving so fast they drop like a sack of feed! I think it even makes more internal damage than my 25 06! Of course its not a moose or elk gun. But don't say its too small for pronghorn or deer! More an more are being brought down by smaller calibers. You do know theres very good bullets available now
@Joetrout9 жыл бұрын
Her second and third shots were great shots. However, I think she should have used at least a .243 with a 100 grain bullet. In my experience an antelope hit with a 100-115 grain bullet in the same places this buck was hit will either run 20-30 yards or fall over on the spot. If recoil is a problem, perhaps she could practice with the 22-250 and use a 243 or slightly heavier caliber in the field.
@nmelkhunter19 жыл бұрын
Upgrade to a 243 for that size animal.
@jsnyper43579 жыл бұрын
Wow upgrade to a way bigger .243! A 22 250 loaded hot with 55 grain will drop them Faster
@Joetrout9 жыл бұрын
Joe Trout I disagree, but you are entitled to your opinion.
@jsnyper43579 жыл бұрын
.243 with 100 grain Remington core lokt next time
@jonsmith9195 жыл бұрын
Obviously not enough gun, maaaaaybe not a heavy enough bullet. 22-250 is a varmint cartridge. Use a 243 or 6mm rem or 257.
@zackzittel76834 жыл бұрын
Need a heavier round, not by much but at least something that rattles the target so you won't have to hit it again or you could just wait for it to die of old age.
@henerylalli38914 жыл бұрын
It seems like the first shot was through the stomach(wrong shot placement). Second shot was better placed near the heart which would have killed him right on the spot if it was a 243, 6.5 or 3006. Third shot was right in the backside(the shot was unnecessary and a total waste of prime rump). I guess all hunters have a bad day some or another time...
@shortrailer27406 жыл бұрын
Shortrailer let’s see you shoot one in the stomach area with a 243 and see if it does much different. Sure the placement wasn’t the best but she is just learning. Give them a break
@bradlyhunt72405 жыл бұрын
1 shot gut shot, 3rd shot texas heart....
@fotispapadopoulos69336 жыл бұрын
i wish they make a 22-250 with 1:9 twist that can take a 69 grn. pill lol.....
@victorferrera85075 жыл бұрын
Bergara come factory with a 9 twist, I have one
@taylorfritz38014 жыл бұрын
A 7mm-08 is the best all around, bullet. its a necked down 308, which makes it faster and Flatter shooting.
@seamore342096 жыл бұрын
.30 cal would have been a better choice.
@dps61984 жыл бұрын
😁🇺🇸😍
@beretta9893 жыл бұрын
Goodbye back straps and rib meat
@Gabe-ep8sy5 жыл бұрын
Theirs better calibers out their like 243 win 2506 257 Roberts
stetkal wonderful hunt :> my sister's first was also an antelope with 22-250, and my first was a deer with 22-250. It is an amazingly versatile cartridge. I wish you the best on your future hunts
@markii68319 жыл бұрын
Mark Denning II Thank you Mark.The 22-250 is a great cartridge, especially for beginners. Good luck to you and yours.
@stetkal9 жыл бұрын
+Jacob Roy no it's perfect for deer and antelope. shot placement and the bullet used is key
@keatondraper98857 жыл бұрын
+billie bleach yeah look at the footage when she actually gets a good shot she drops it. you're totally one of those magnum guys
@keatondraper98857 жыл бұрын
Keaton Draper exactly...when she gets a GOOD shot, she drops it. But she is still very young and unexperienced...so she's all but sure to take good shots. Animals are no practice-targets...so there are two ways to go here: make sure you take good, well placed shots or make sure the animal gets wacked, even if your shot placement is a bit off...by using a decent caliber for the critter you are shooting. The second option seems to be the best for her. And I'm not talking magnum here...a good old .243 would be OK by my book. After all, I don't want to much of the meat screwed up by some 30-06 bullet...so, no my friend, I am not a magnum-addict. But I do believe in humane hunting, being it with correct shot placement or the use of a calliber with sufficient knock down power. What I don't believe in is learning to shoot at the expense of the animal you're practicing on...it's a simple matter of ethics. 200 yards isn't real close, so make goddamn sure you have the necessary power at hand....I'm not criticising the girl here, but I do find it bad sport to let an unexperienced, young female shooter have a go at a pronghorn at distances around 200 yards with a varmint load like the 22-250. You can justify this till the cows come home...fact is, it isn't right...it just isn't.
@billiebleach78897 жыл бұрын
The second shot barely makes the antelope flinch. Right in the vitals, and very little reaction. The caliber is clearly not large enough, even on a tiny 110 lb antelope.
@dwaynejohnson7766 жыл бұрын
Dwayne Johnson what caliber should one use when bowhunting? So the animal "flinches" while the arrow passes thru its vitals.
@stetkal6 жыл бұрын
Glad she kept shooting till it was dead. Anything that takes 2 to 3 shots to kill the animal,, is not enough gun to kill it quickly, humainly, and ethically.
@billpeirce71273 жыл бұрын
Obviously you have never herd of shot placement.
@stetkal3 жыл бұрын
Ata girl
@daverowe762 Жыл бұрын
The first shot killed him. You might want to take a look at the construction of your bullet or maybe consider moving up to .243.
@georgesakellaropoulos816210 ай бұрын
HOT
@fu64615 жыл бұрын
Hot
@louisbailey49005 жыл бұрын
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why a 22 centerfire is not enough gun for anything Pronghorn or larger.
@rkba49237 жыл бұрын
RKBA I've killed over a 100 deer and antelope with a 22 250. 90%drop where they stand. It's plenty. I've had more run off with my 270. All bullet selection.
@shermdog69696 жыл бұрын
I dropped a 12 point Buffalo County, WI buck with one shot from a .223 at about 100 yards....faster kill than I ever had from a 20/16/12 slug, or from my .444....
The 22-250 has been taking deer sized game from not long after its conception in the 1930s to now and will keep right on doing so well into the future..... You conducted your hunt under the good guidance of your Dad and did everything just fine Darlin and don't you worry about what anyone has to say here that might speak ill of how you did or the equipment that you used.... I enjoyed the video and it reminded me of my son's first hunt with me and its a very special thing! That you shared that moment with folks on the internet, was a thoughtful thing to do, but as we all know...... the internet is full of people who are much, much smarter...... and much, much more experienced....... and much, much better at the same thing than any of us in the video might be, so naturally, those folks are going to step right up and flood the comments section with "great advice"..... ;) SOOOOOO, while you're out shopping for that .458 super magnum antelope blaster, don't forget to find some of that new-fangled scent killer spray they got out there now to! Lord knows that as long as you wet yerself down with that scent-killer spray, the critters out there just automatically cannot smell your breath! TIC ;) (ya gotta love marketing)
Mike Magnum This is my friend daughter. I hiked up the mountain with her to take a better look. It was both of our first antelope hunt. Thank you for the kind comment.
I think of the 22-250 as the thinking man's (and woman's) round. It's all about precision.
Beautiful shot. Beautiful Pronghorn. A few years have passed, but I would bet this young lady can recall everything from that day!!
Hell yeah baby! Might as well say you got 3 cause every shot was good. 👍🏻👍🏻👌😉
I love this topic! Everyone eager to give their "Expert" advice on a topic that NO ONE will EVER agree on! Great shooting and congratulations on a great buck! I've shot antelope at under 300yds with a Weatherby 30-378 180gr Nosler Accubond putting a baseball size hole through their rib cage and they still ran. The fact that the animal runs has nothing to do with whether or not it will die. Always do what you feel is ethical and put in the practice to know your weapon and it's capabilities and forget about the crap everyone else wants to feed you! NICE WORK! I really enjoyed the footage!
Thanks for the kind comment. Finally, someone that has actually hunted.
@@stetkal nice shooting. As long as your on the plains with no trees in sight that's plenty of gun. As you get older & get used to a little kick get yourself a 257 wby mag. Pretty mild recoil & bang flop. Back to your shooting, 3 shots into a 6 inch circle looked very impressive : )
Any 22 cal that’s 223 and up just needs a good bullet and keep the shot at not too far of a distance.
Great job! Don't worry about people telling you 3 shots isnt right you did great with help. Your young and proved to be successful. Proud dad moment right there. She bagged it and that's what matters. Keep up the good work.
Thread the needle with a small caliber and they work just fine. I’ve used 22-250 for South Dakota pronghorn and they work fine. They are a light boned and skinned animal. Or you can be like my buddy and use his 300 RUM, have bad shot placement and chase a wounded antelope across the prairie with its intestines dragging the ground. It’s not what you hit them with, it’s where you hit them. Good shooting.
Let me start off by saying anything more than a 270 class cartridge is overkill for pronghorn. Having said that, I believe a 25 caliber 120 grain bullet up to a 280 140 grain bullet are the best choices since they are better at bucking the wind than, say, a 60 grain bullet. Best of luck on future hunts.
You really make yourself look stupid and like a KZhead liar groupie when you say a 300 RUM won't kill Antelop. The sure signs of a knowing nothing at all liar KZhead groupie is when starting to spout off the BS shot placement BS kills every game in the world right in its tracks. I take the complete organs + guts out of deer using a 300 Wby mag and rotten cheap lead core bullets before the Barns X bullets came popular, not once did any animals run across any ground and they died on the spot
Congratulations on a great hunt, and good shooting. You did well with the 22-250 but you might think about moving to a 243 or bigger. With proper bullets I am sure you will see noticeably better terminal performance on the antelope. But I have to admit, you did a fantastic job, showing restraint, picking your shot and placing your shot well. Congratulations.
Thank you for the polite comment. The 22-250 was only used on this big game hunt. This antelope hunt was for both of us a first. And a great learning experience. Happy hunting!
Congratulations on your very first hunt. I hope you get to enjoy many, many more. Many of us have at one time or another, hunted using whatever we could get our hands on. I started hunting with a 1917 Enfield that originally belonged to my uncle. My dad borrowed it for me to use. It is chambered for the 30-06, was the rifle my dad started hunting big game with as a boy. It was originally a military rifle built for use in the first world war. It was approximately 65 years old when I started using it, it is presently @ 100 years old and I still have it. I have been fortunate enough to be able to use many different rifles and calibers in my lifetime and have many fond memories. I hope you can build many good memories of fine times in the outdoors hunting with family and friends, and can eventually pass the tradition down to your children. But in the meantime, I think you need a new rifle to start your new hunting life. Depending on what you hope to hunt, there are a number of standards that will serve you well. For deer/antelope size game, if you don't like recoil much, a 243 or 7mm-08 will serve you admirably. If you hope to go to bigger game like elk and moose also, a 308, 270, or 30-06 will handle your needs just fine. These are the standard, most common and proved cartridges, successfully being used for all manner of game for 50 to 100 years. They are plentiful, usually easy to get ammo for and fairly economical. Then there are many, many other calibers available for your consideration. Do a bit of research and find what suits you best. I have a 30-06 Winchester rifle I have used very happily on many hunts. I wish I had a son or someone else who enjoyed and appreciated hunting in all its aspects as much as I have. I would love to pass that rifle on to them to help them in their new adventures, to get started with a good rifle that includes a history they could maybe appreciate too. Good luck with your future, you had a fine antelope hunt there and performed as true sportsmen. I applaud you and wish you well in your future.
You will have to forgive me. I just noticed the video was 6 years old. I assumed it was current. I just like to try help new hunters to get started. I still hope you progressed into a great hunting life and I wish you much more in the future.
“Better terminal performance”……dead is dead buddy
Nice. I got my first and only pronghorn in Idaho in 2001. It's difficult to draw here but I keep trying. I got mine with a 243 with a 95 grain Nosler Partition. I shot and it turned 360 degrees and dropped in its tracks. Some people don't believe me but I think pronghorn is one of the best meats there is. I like it better than deer or elk provided it's taken care of and cooked properly.
2nd shot was great! Well done....
All bullets kill. Caliber does not matter. Shot placement matters. I can miss with a .25-06 just as readily as with a .22-250 regardless of bullet energy. Some animals will drop slower than others even with an accurate shot regardless of caliber. They are dead but they just don't know it yet. That Antelope was dead standing. Great accurate heart shot. The second shot was not really needed but was quicker to get the animal down. There is no such thing as clean kill. Killing is not clean regardless of caliber. I have seen a 7mm Magnum butt shot deer and the deer did not go down because of a heavier bullet and more bullet energy. The point and reality is there will be miss shots sooner or later when hunting and some folks need to get used to that fact. Great hunt and good shooting. Thanks for sharing.
RB M dead standing...? Bullshit dude, and I hope you know it.
I have shot many deer and hogs. I have never shot an animal and it just stood there even though it received a critical blow. I would consider that round not fit for hunting deer regardless of shot placement. I understand the challenge of getting an accurate shot that will kill an animal. But I do not consider killing/hunting to be a game. When you go hunting you don't shoot a caliber cause it has no kick and you think it will increase your accuracy. It's not fun to watch an animal die, to have to get up close and finish the job. I understand how an animal can twitch when it's dead. Standing is a sign of life. I would not tell anyone that dead standing is true just to convince them that that animal did not suffer. There is a harsh reality of hunting, knowing that you are causing pain to that animal. An ethical hunter recognizes that there will always be pain, but will have a goal to make the death as quick as possible. That starts with being an accurate shot and bringing the right amount of power out into the field. Respect the animal you are going to eat, give it a quick death.
billie bleach I have seen heart shot deer run a good ways before dropping and you want to tell me that is BS. It ain't fantasy, man. They don't all drop right away. Some do but not all. That is reality. Even archers will tell you they run a good ways before dropping. Archers don't have the luxury of follow up shots most of the time. Blackpowder muzzleloaders are another one that don't have the luxury of a followup shot most of the time.
Bennett Marcum I would have agreed with you prior to this year. I shot a deer with my .270 and it didn't even flinch. Shot five more times thinking my scope had to be off. Took at least a minute for the animal to drop. Never once reacting to any shot. After examining the deer at least four shots through the chest. Two directly through the heart. I learned that even, what I would consider perfect humane shots, don't always drop the animal immediately.
Exactly. Most of us would think a .30-30 lever rifle would take a deer down immediately when it was shot through the heart. Well it ran a good seventy to hundred yards before it dropped. I saw this happen. It is not fantasy. Yes some even stand before dropping without running. Animals are tougher than we give them credit for. Conversely I have seen large animals drop right away with small calibers. Large caliber or small caliber, high energy or low energy, the animal may or may not drop right away. Accurate shooting in critical areas is still the best bet for as fast a kill as possible but still no certainty and again caliber does not matter for those reasons already listed. Its why we call it hunting and not killing.
A very respectable Pronghorn buck. Well done.
Great job, use one myself here in nys. Ive drop a few right where they stood. Good loung,heart or behind or in the ear they don't even know their already gone and won't feel a thing. Great shot!!
So I guess she's about 20 now, I hope shes still hunting and excitement has not faded. With any luck I will be out there someday for a goat hunt myself. Fun to watch by btw. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the nice comment and for watching. Skylar is now in college, hunting is on hold for now. Sooner you apply in this great state, sooner you will be out here someday. Good luck!
22 250 is a great pronghorn caliber. I have a 25 06 and I think its the ultimate antelope gun. 100 to 120 grain bullets going anywhere from 3000 to 3400 ft per second depending on bullet weight and manufacture.
Awesome patience for the first shot and awesome shot placement on the last two shots. I'm usually more impatient so I like using heavier calibers. I said had probably three times I would've pulled the trigger before you did.
Nosler is making a 70 grain accubond in .224 caliber. It would probably be the best choice for deer/antelope class if you want to use a 22/250. You might be better off with a 243 for this sized game. They don't have much more recoil, they have more energy and there are more bullets available designed for big game to choose from. I use a 243 or 6mm which are almost identical (6mm is a touch faster) for deer antelope and they both do a great job. I've never lost anything and if they run after being hit at all, they go no farther than any other caliber I've seen. It would probably be a little better choice but each to their own. Good job and good luck in the future!
Yeah...those dont shoot for shit out of my barrel. Have to save for a better one....probably a 1:8
It's always the people who have never shot an antelope or deer with a 22-250 that complain.
I realize a 22-250 will kill a pronghorn as evidence by this video. However, 257, 270, and 280 class bullets in the 120, 130 and 140 grain range are better at bucking the ever present prairie wind. Best of luck in the field.
Good Job!!!!!! The 22/250 works if the shooter does their part.
Any caliber will kill as long as you get good shot placement 22-250 is an awesome caliber it’s speed makes up for its lack of weight from the bullet
Great place, antelope and shoot!!!! Congrats from Argentina!! And very nice girl!!!
Great shot and video. Do you mind sharing how long the horns are. I’m trying to study, and learn to field judge Antelope better. I should get a tag this year, but it’s been a few since I hunted them. Thanks
Thank you for the comment. I am not sure of the length, my buddy and his daughter never had it measured. I believe it was a average size.
Great shooting. Keep up the good work.
Hmmm. Well The Second Shot was beautiful. more like that one and you're set. Once they are hit and its a good hit, be patient and don't spook the animals. They will go down.
Nice shoots friend has one of this 22250 his bullets of choice is barnes 62gn had kill 5 big deers at 150 to 300 yards thay drop every time.....
congratulations young lady, nice shooting. and nice buck.
Did it take 3 shots to take it down?
Great shooting, beautiful animal. Good job!!!
Nice shots. The caliber is a little light for this animal. 6mm or 6,5mm better choice, I think.
If the ranges are reasonable it will do the job. She kept her cool and redeemed herself with the second and third shot well done
Great shot. My friends and I shoot 22-250 at deer all the time. Your good to 400 yards. My furthest shot on a deer with a 22-250 was 425 yards. Shot her in the neck. She just dropped. Good to see father and daughter spending time together. Great job!!
I did 2 Antelop hunts in Oregon long ago. I used a 7 mm Rem mag first time then pole hammered a buck to 200 yards. Next hunt a 300 Wby mag was used on a doe permit I hammered a doe at 300 yards causing death where it stood. The Barns 7mm TSX 160 grain and the Barns 30 cal tsx 180 grain made zero damage loss of meat with less that quarter sized exit hole and bullet sized entry holes.
Great cartridge. Not sure how it took them either. Thanks for the comment.
not that you cant load for deer with a 22 centerfire 64 grain nosler partition but a 243 would have been a much better choice. also it carries about 400 foot pounds more energy. I wpuld also tell you from experience that pronghorn can run with wounds that would kill a whitetail
Energy really means nothing if the bullet passes through. Bullet choice is the critical factor.
Shot placement! Great caliber btw!
Great shooting, and a nice looking animal.
How many yards away for the shot?
i have a browning 22-250 and cant wait to kill something with it! stekal+ what were you shooting?
Deer have been taken with pellet guns... Where does it end? Where do we draw the line on how many times you shoot an animal?
Angela Spohn just like a human. Till there dead. If it makes it's death faster you hit them again, don't prolong the death.
First shot was a little far back. 2nd was perfect didn't need the 3rd but quickened his death, sometimes we need those.
Congratulations. Three shots tells me the caliber is not enough
@@dwaynejohnson776 Not a fan of .22 cal but will say this. The first was bad shot, caliber would not have made a difference!
sherm dog why go under gun too see an animal die a slow death it needed 3 shots it’s not a caliber for that animal
muddog2 It didn’t need 3 shots. First was a bad shot (understandable we all make mistakes), second shot was good, third shot was not needed but it put him out of his misery faster.
@@dwaynejohnson776 so 1 shot with a 22 would have told you it's enough? Congratulations your comment makes no sense.
Nice buck. I love a 22-250 just nothing enough for antelope or deer ..just my opinion
Great shooting. You hit him all 3 times. They are some tough little critters!
Not really try asking the bullets they used and would be sure to it the bullets are lead core varmint bullets not meant for deer or larger game. The level of 98% hunter ignorance these days about guns & ammo and modern bullets is mind boggling. I have guided hunts from the Pacific NW to brown bear and Yukon moose hunts in Alaska then to see clients pay up to $20.000 then show up for the hunt with the low budget cheap deer ammo you wonder what the person was thinking to be that stupid. This is a complaint of near all Hunting guided seeing the clients show up with wrong rifles - wrong ammo - wrong gear even when the client was either told what to bring or was sent a list of gear to bring. One problem that repeats itself is the client is warned and told you bring a rifle of a 338-win mag or larger and then the moron shows up with a deer gun 30-06 and 150 grain lead core deer ammo for a brown bear or Yukon moose hunt which puts me in danger for going to look for wounded game.
What unit?
You go girl!!!
Hahaha awesome! You go girl
nice job girl!!!
Great video. Too many negative replies here. Most of them are unwarranted from people that don't have the skill to make that shot. When you shoot bad you need all the help you can get with larger bullet holes. Obviously you do just fine and with todays bullets one can find a bullet that will do the job for medium size game with that cartridge. Keep up the good work and patience.
Nice shots, I'm surprised he stayed up that long though. I bet if he would have ran he would have expired a little sooner. I would maybe move up to a 25-06 or a definite .243 maybe? lol one day the neighbor woke me up after firing off a round of .22-250, I came over house and he said a good size deer, quack does goofy stuff like that all the time. They are a very loud cartridge, other than that, they will go the distance.
He was pumped up with adrenalin being the Big Daddy with the Ladies, 1st and 3nd a bit to far back 2nd looked sweet as a nut though, that adrenalin is some good stuff to keep him standing like that.
You are the first person to notice that. Thanks for watching.
I have a range rifle 22-250, but have watched a lot of videos of whitetail deer being taken by that caliber. I think your bullet or load combination was lacking. that second shot should have taken it down. maybe a heavier bullet?
Good shooting young lady. But it did take 3 shots. That must have hurt. 243 is much more lethal. i have owned both.
or use partition or bonded bullets. They make them in .224 diameter too
Bonded. Better expansion. Better penetration
Nice shooting!
Gee, I don't know about that round, a little small perhaps for game that large. Maybe an RT-20 would've dropped it quicker and on the first round. ;D
Pronghorns are small animals, and as seen here the .22-250 does just fine. And with all the excellent bullets out there now, its a great choice where legal. Great job Skylar!
JustinBieber the first shot wasn't the best but it was dead on its feet after the second shot. Antelope are just funny.
Sweet!!
Dang. I read every comment. There are many commenters that are a.) salesmen from companies that produce .243 caliber rifles, b.) geniuses in the ballistics and all forms of projectile engineering, c.) experienced proponents of larger caliber rifles, d.) antelope bounty hunters, or e.) completely full of doo doo (forgive my harsh language).
Good job
I'm glad she didn't shoot when the buck was skylined. That would have been an unethical shot because she could not see what was over the horizon. The second shot was money and he very likely would have dropped very soon without the third shot. Also, none of my hunting buddies wear that color nail polish. Just sayin'
I have been killin deer with a 22-250 for about 4 decades now, they kill quick. I do not know how that prong horn took those hits, they must be tough,,,,,,,,,,
I suspect that the bullet wasn't a premium bullet. I do use the 22/250 but load 60 grain bullets. The girl did well. Parenting obviously excellent
Every Tom, Dick and Harry has an opinion. You have video! You hit your target every shot! You are a great shooter. The only thing I would have done differently was wait after the 1st shot for it to die. Less meat damage, but you wanted to make sure, and your follow-ups were spot on. OR, you should upgrade to a freakin' atom bomb and that way it would be more humane!
Barry Lochridge You sir, are a genius. When posting this video I would have never though that it would get this much negativity. This is a 15 year old girl shooting her first pronghorn! Her father gave her that gun, so that's what she used. I don't get it. Watching the video I would have just waited as well but that adrenaline is hard to control =), as we are both inexperienced hunters. Thanks for watching.
You say you are inexperienced, but your advice to Skylar in the video was: "Wait, but you make the decision." That's perfect. I don't know if you are her father, but that was amazingly great advice and so good for her. You gave her the choice and she chose to shoot. Those are the kinds of decisions that make great hunters and people.
Barry Lochridge Thank you.I am not her father. He was at the base of the mountain on the spotting scope. Good luck to you.
Congratulations. Three shots tells me the caliber is not enough
im in the market for a hunting rifle but i hate recoil ,people say the 243 doesn't have much but 22-250 it's got less ,do some hungers out there can give me some help in choosing between those 2 calibre?? i only plan to hunt deer or wild pigs ,thank you God bless you all .
Joe Guzman A 243 has very light recoil, and will do a better job on deer and especially pigs. 25-250 has almost nill recoil, but is marginal on deer, and especially pigs. Go 243 and even get a heavier weight rifle. That will give you very lil recoil.
+Joe Guzman, You ask a question that I would like to share some of my thoughts. If you run a ballistics test on both of the calibers you inquire about, then you will find as far as accuracy they are neck and neck to 300 yards. I'm talking about a 1/4" difference at a hundred and about 1/2" at 300. This is with a 55 gr on the 22-250, and the same bullet style of 80 gr on a 243. The 22-250 at 3600 fps, and the 243 at 3300 fps. As you see, there isn't a whole lot of difference. I shoot, 243 and 223, they both can kill deer. The focus then would be on two things for me, killing power, and meat damage. The lighter the bullet, the less meat damage. However, weight retention is necessary for penetration. The 55 gr will blow apart much quicker than an 80 gr will. Meaning, you may blow up one lung, and not both with a side shot to the ribs. Or destroy a shoulder and watch it run off on three legs. If you like to varmint hunt, or like long range shooting, then by all means, a 22-250 will do. On the other hand, if you're like me, and like to deer hunt, and have long range capability, then you may want to grow into a wildcat like the 6mm-06, which will out perform either one. But not everyone can afford one or tolerate the constant making of your own ammo. The thing I see you may want to consider, is game. If deer is all you plan to hunt with minimal varmint hunting, then go with the 243, if you haven't already. Then you can shoot heavier bullets if you want, or stay low if you want to hunt coyotes. It's an all around cartridge and can be easily bought or re-loaded from 58 gr at 3900 fps, to 105 gr. Plenty for many game species. Weight of bullet, is weight of bullet. But a 58 gr 243 will out perform a 55 gr 22-250. Again, the 243 is your best choice.
The first gut shot... ugh. Assuming she maybe punched/flinched the trigger a bit introducing some waggling to the barrel? 2nd shot was money though. 3rd shot wasn't needed, but brought him down quicker. Damn that bastard was tough! It's amazing how much critters can keep moving after they've been hit, isn't it?
Yes sir. I was on a mule deer hunt this year where the buck was shot thru the bottom of the heart and would not die, it required a second shot. Was the same distance as this hunt with a 7mm-08. Hunting is alot easier from the couch and do not always go as planed.
@@stetkal Well hey man... at least your girl wasn't using her rifle's optic to scan the terrain looking for her buck. 2019 season, one of my outings where I chose to post-up nearer to a road... (my usual spot in 5+ miles hike-in) I'm sitting there, and later in the AM this white GMC truck pulls over, two people hop out, the truck goes on, their demeanor looks sorta frantic so it made me curious. I'm sitting on my spot in a Ghillie Suit. Curious I turn my 15's over to their direction... and what do I see? The kid was pointing his rifle DEAD-ON AT ME! MAN!!! Talk about Pucker-Factor!~ I had to bark-up "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? HE'S POINTED RIGHT AT ME!!!!!" - Hearing that, I see the rifle start to point away more behind me. Whatever, I figure Ok, phew. Musta been only 2 minutes later, "Pow!" and it hits like 20yds back and up from me. Startled me bad. I look over and they are all rejoicing with each other. Then like the next split-second later, my brain is like "Oh no... no.. don't tell me they shot a buck." So I get up from my sit and walk up the slope I was seated upon back up to the flat about 20yrds up. Sure enough, lil 2x2. Apparently as they were approaching they'd seen this little buck cross the road up ahead of them. The buck was upwind of me. If they hadn't seen it. I have no doubt in my mind that sooner or later he'd have strolled down into my FOV eventually. Turns out the shooter was also a 15yo daughter like in this vid. I took a moment to relay to the Dad the importance of having her NOT user her Rifle's Optic for scanning the terrain. Then congratulated the girl on getting her first. Now I always bring an Orange hat that I stick standing up outta my pack when it's on the ground beside me on the sit.
Nice second shot
nice!
That first shot was a little far back but but great job over all. I bet those back straps tasted great!!
Everybody saying you need a bigger caliber.... Well, they are right. If you can shoot a 22-250, then you can shoot a 243 or a 270.
All these folks telling you to go for a bigger calibre makes me laugh! I shoot red deer in New Zealand with a 22-250 and it drops them every time. Its shot placement not the size of the projectile. A neck shot while the animal is looking away from you is perfect. They just drop.
Its because those are oldies that have not caught up with time! Thinking u still need a .458 for deer! Theres so many newer bullets out now that here in Texas my 257 Weatherby, 25-06, 270 and 300's are in the closet and have not been used for years! Barnes tsx's are all i need.
what's the legal requirement for reds in New Zealand
robertllubnrut I believe red deer are an invasive species there so "dead" would be the legal minimum...
Joe, don't forget 6.5x55 mate! awesome calibre
Benn Clothier I've shot over a hundred deer and antelope with my 22 250 and they drop faster than with my 270.
Well, at least she did not shoot when the buck was skylines. 😏
Definitely need a bigger round for pronghorn. So you do not risk wounding them. No reason not to other than cost.
There’s 2 really bad shots the first and last the second one did it but the bullet is so fast deer prob didn’t even feel it.
Speed creates hydrostatic shock....it probably didnt "feel" it because it was hurt and dying.
O yeah need a way bigger round and cut em in half what ever all 3 shots were great congrats that was awesome
good for you, good shots
I'm surprised it didn't flop on that second shot!
Yeah me too. I shot a small antelope this year with a 243 95 grain Superformance and it kind of had the same result.
Good shooting and good to see someone from the fairer sex enjoying it too, My daughter loved it and now wants to come with, I'll have to watch my swearing now lol The 250 is a good calibre especially when placed correctly they'll drop most medium sized game
Good luck. Thanks for watching.
Mike Wilkinson would you consider whitetail deer medium I am in nc the deer are not huge here
Shot placement, Joey, and check with your State Wildlife folk to ensure it's a legal cartridge for Whitetail in NC. Good Luck and Great Hunting.
Congratulations. Three shots tells me the caliber is not enough
@@dwaynejohnson776 I shot my first antelope with my 300 RUM, 175 grain Barnes TTSX at a muzzle velocity of 3100 fps. My first shot, although I didn't know it, went through the heart. The antelope just stood there looking at me. I did take another shot to put it down but the second shot was ABSOLUTELY unneeded. Your statement only proves that you have no idea of what you are talking about.
Nice shooting! You smoked him all three times!
Catawissa Kid the first shot was actually too far back but the other two were dead on
Nice shooting maby try a 270 next time that will fold one up good job
TheRushof1life most 15 year old girls won't shoot a 270 comfortably. Then you'll just turn her off to hunting.
Skylar, get a 25-06, 260 or 270 .There many great calibers better suited for antelope that shoot really well and are easy going on small people.
Pronghorn and the 25-06 go together like peas and carrots. 🤠
NOT BAD
I shot one with a 30 30 right in the lungs the thing layed down for 3 minutes stood back up and I finally grabbed the scoped 223 and shot it through the head. I like to think that with a 22 250 as long as its within 120 its almost a for sure drop.
You should try to use a bigger caliber. Like a 270 or 30-06 or if you can't handle it try a 25-06 it will take them down in 1 shot it you hit them where you suppose to.
They will drop just a quick with a .22 if you shoot any animal where your suppose to!
Deer or pronghorn hit right with either a 22 250 or 300 mag won't drop any different. Pronghorn an deer i have shot with a barnes 62 grain ttsx bullet moving so fast they drop like a sack of feed! I think it even makes more internal damage than my 25 06! Of course its not a moose or elk gun. But don't say its too small for pronghorn or deer! More an more are being brought down by smaller calibers. You do know theres very good bullets available now
Her second and third shots were great shots. However, I think she should have used at least a .243 with a 100 grain bullet. In my experience an antelope hit with a 100-115 grain bullet in the same places this buck was hit will either run 20-30 yards or fall over on the spot. If recoil is a problem, perhaps she could practice with the 22-250 and use a 243 or slightly heavier caliber in the field.
Upgrade to a 243 for that size animal.
Wow upgrade to a way bigger .243! A 22 250 loaded hot with 55 grain will drop them Faster
Joe Trout I disagree, but you are entitled to your opinion.
.243 with 100 grain Remington core lokt next time
Obviously not enough gun, maaaaaybe not a heavy enough bullet. 22-250 is a varmint cartridge. Use a 243 or 6mm rem or 257.
Need a heavier round, not by much but at least something that rattles the target so you won't have to hit it again or you could just wait for it to die of old age.
It seems like the first shot was through the stomach(wrong shot placement). Second shot was better placed near the heart which would have killed him right on the spot if it was a 243, 6.5 or 3006. Third shot was right in the backside(the shot was unnecessary and a total waste of prime rump). I guess all hunters have a bad day some or another time...
Shortrailer let’s see you shoot one in the stomach area with a 243 and see if it does much different. Sure the placement wasn’t the best but she is just learning. Give them a break
1 shot gut shot, 3rd shot texas heart....
i wish they make a 22-250 with 1:9 twist that can take a 69 grn. pill lol.....
Bergara come factory with a 9 twist, I have one
A 7mm-08 is the best all around, bullet. its a necked down 308, which makes it faster and Flatter shooting.
.30 cal would have been a better choice.
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Goodbye back straps and rib meat
Theirs better calibers out their like 243 win 2506 257 Roberts
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stetkal wonderful hunt :> my sister's first was also an antelope with 22-250, and my first was a deer with 22-250. It is an amazingly versatile cartridge. I wish you the best on your future hunts
Mark Denning II Thank you Mark.The 22-250 is a great cartridge, especially for beginners. Good luck to you and yours.
+Jacob Roy no it's perfect for deer and antelope. shot placement and the bullet used is key
+billie bleach yeah look at the footage when she actually gets a good shot she drops it. you're totally one of those magnum guys
Keaton Draper exactly...when she gets a GOOD shot, she drops it. But she is still very young and unexperienced...so she's all but sure to take good shots. Animals are no practice-targets...so there are two ways to go here: make sure you take good, well placed shots or make sure the animal gets wacked, even if your shot placement is a bit off...by using a decent caliber for the critter you are shooting. The second option seems to be the best for her. And I'm not talking magnum here...a good old .243 would be OK by my book. After all, I don't want to much of the meat screwed up by some 30-06 bullet...so, no my friend, I am not a magnum-addict. But I do believe in humane hunting, being it with correct shot placement or the use of a calliber with sufficient knock down power. What I don't believe in is learning to shoot at the expense of the animal you're practicing on...it's a simple matter of ethics. 200 yards isn't real close, so make goddamn sure you have the necessary power at hand....I'm not criticising the girl here, but I do find it bad sport to let an unexperienced, young female shooter have a go at a pronghorn at distances around 200 yards with a varmint load like the 22-250. You can justify this till the cows come home...fact is, it isn't right...it just isn't.
The second shot barely makes the antelope flinch. Right in the vitals, and very little reaction. The caliber is clearly not large enough, even on a tiny 110 lb antelope.
Dwayne Johnson what caliber should one use when bowhunting? So the animal "flinches" while the arrow passes thru its vitals.
Glad she kept shooting till it was dead. Anything that takes 2 to 3 shots to kill the animal,, is not enough gun to kill it quickly, humainly, and ethically.
Obviously you have never herd of shot placement.
Ata girl
The first shot killed him. You might want to take a look at the construction of your bullet or maybe consider moving up to .243.
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And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why a 22 centerfire is not enough gun for anything Pronghorn or larger.
RKBA I've killed over a 100 deer and antelope with a 22 250. 90%drop where they stand. It's plenty. I've had more run off with my 270. All bullet selection.
I dropped a 12 point Buffalo County, WI buck with one shot from a .223 at about 100 yards....faster kill than I ever had from a 20/16/12 slug, or from my .444....
@@shermdog6969 you are exactly right