Antelope Setup

[bonefish]

Next month I have an opportunity to hunt the 2 day antelope season in New Mexico. Based on my friends experience the past 2 years, shot ranges are fairly close (for antelope standards) with most taken at 150-200 yards. I know there is nothing to lean on or stabilize myself when in the field so I was curious if anyone here has experience in using a bipod or shooting sticks when hunting antelope, and which you would recommend.

[Jackpine Rob]

I use Steady Stix regularly when hunting the open country, and they are absolutely a good idea. Taller sticks are real nice for sitting or kneeling shots, so you can get up over the sage/grass etc.

As long as you don't plop your rear end down in the cactus, you will find shooting to be rock solid off a pair of Sticks.

150-200 yards doesn't sound like much - but trust me when I tell you that many guys can't consistently make that shot off-hand. Even getting yourself into a good target-style sitting or kneeling position in the field can be difficult, so the sticks make life a whole lot simpler.

[paul pachowicz]

lotta guys here in So Dakota use the Butler Creek type bipods for both p[rorone, kneeeling and sitting. What ever ya choice get out there and do some range time in all positions and equipment. I use one of those poster sized profiles for practice from various ranges. I've killed goats from as close as 50 yards out to 341.

[Walleye Guy]

I went to Wyoming in 2008 for my first out west big game hunt. We were targeting antelope. I have a TC ProHunter in .270. I brought a monopod shooting stick. It was a life saver. I wouldn't go out west without some sort of stabilization system. A bipod may be better for taking prone shots. You can also use your back pack for prone shots too.