2020 elk success thread, post them up!

khuber84

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So it turns out the "1, 2, 3 BOOM!" actually works? Haha we have tried it with antelope and never gotten two at once. Hunting this weekend with a buddy and we both have cow tags. Seems like a nice time to try "1, 2, 3 BOOM!" again and see if we get one. We basically made a deal to split whatever we get if we only get one so this could be fun!
It did in this situation. I was shooting a 6.5 saum, him 28 nosler. I shot first and his was immediately behind mine. The elk were going up a fairly steep grade and both took first round impacts. I was shooting 122 copper solids at 3400 fps, and I will probably ditch this bullet. I put 3 rounds in the boiler room and he was still standing as of nothing happened, I hit him with a 4th high shoulder and he dropped like a bag of hammers. I put 4 rounds on target in probably 15 seconds or less. My partner was using 195s, and his bull took the first to vitals and was still up and headed up the hill, he put a 2nd round in vitals between my 3rd and 4th shots. His elk staggered for 5 yards after that and then collapsed falling down into the ravine. It was pretty epic! Next season I'll probably be back to shooting my 300 norma imp or 338 rum, I'm having brass sizing issues at the moment with the 300nmi, and my lengthened bolt stop broke on my rum 4 days before the trip, so they were both sidelined.
 
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It did in this situation. I was shooting a 6.5 saum, him 28 nosler. I shot first and his was immediately behind mine. The elk were going up a fairly steep grade and both took first round impacts. I was shooting 122 copper solids at 3400 fps, and I will probably ditch this bullet. I put 3 rounds in the boiler room and he was still standing as of nothing happened, I hit him with a 4th high shoulder and he dropped like a bag of hammers. I put 4 rounds on target in probably 15 seconds or less. My partner was using 195s, and his bull took the first to vitals and was still up and headed up the hill, he put a 2nd round in vitals between my 3rd and 4th shots. His elk staggered for 5 yards after that and then collapsed falling down into the ravine. It was pretty epic! Next season I'll probably be back to shooting my 300 norma imp or 338 rum, I'm having brass sizing issues at the moment with the 300nmi, and my lengthened bolt stop broke on my rum 4 days before the trip, so they were both sidelined.
ah, two guys shooting 6.5SAUM and 28Nosler are probably pretty serious shooters.
 

NVVAHunt

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Second years success and my first elk. My first trip out west to Colorado last year was an absolute disaster. This year ended up shooting this guy opening morning of second rifle season. Met some great people who helped me and my buddy pack him out. Wont forget this trip anytime soon.
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ShootOkHuntWorse

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After 3 years of trying for me and 2 years for my dad, we were able to both shoot our first elk at the same instant while standing side-by-side. A special moment for both of us. He hasn’t hunted since Muleys as a teenager and I gave him the kick in the ass to get back into it. It’s also the second animal I have taken with my own reloads. Also was great to call in the wife and actually get to use her hay-burner.
 

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willy

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Packed all the meat and heads out in 2 rounds trips, it's was misery. Elk meat is always earned.
That had to be one hell of a load. You got good joints to handle that. I'd need an ambulance if I tried that.

Congrats
 

khuber84

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That had to be one hell of a load. You got good joints to handle that. I'd need an ambulance if I tried that.

Congrats
They were quite heavy. We boned out the rear quarters which save weight. I have a tore up R knee, and i felt it for a few days. I weight/cardio train regularly so I had a lil prep. That's key.
 
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