The thread about what rifle you had your kid hunt with got me thinking that the next generation (or two) are better outfitted than we were.
That's a good thing.
So what did you carry on your first elk hunt?
Family heirloom? hand-me-down? something spankin' new? your deer gun? loaner from a mentor?
If you can remember what bullet please identify.
Me?
My only rifle at the time - Marlin .30-30 with open sights. I knew it wasn't the best but I naively thought I would be able to compensate for any range limits of the gun. I soon changed my mind about that.
I don't recall the cartridge but I'm sure it was NOT premium.
My 1st Elk Hunt was early 70's, so some details are foggy.
Lee-Enfield Jungle Carbine that was "sporterized" kicked like mule.
.303 British 180 CIL SabreTips IIRC
