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Headed from WY down to NM this year for elk with the kids for something different. There's no age limit in NM so my 10 year old son got to get his own license. They were quite excited tot say the least...

Oct 15 was opening morning and we were up early and on the move. Luckily one of my good friends from CO joined us on the hunt and got us headed the right direction. We walked out about a mile and set up on an area where elk often pass through. The sun finally came up but we saw no signs of any elk. Just when we decided to make a new plan a herd of 30 or so elk rolled in on us. We got the kids dialed in and waited for them to get closer. At 450 yards they were given the go ahead and both kids connected with their first elk.

I must say I've never seen them happier. It's been an awesome trip and we can't wait to come back...

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My buddy from CO and I went out in the dark again yesterday morning and ambushed a smaller herd that was out grazing. I connected with an old broken warrior at 500 yards and he killed a nice bull at 450...

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My sons bull was very unique...

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Man! That's just great!!! Well done!!!


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The smiles on their faces says it all.

Congrats all the way around.

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Congrats! Freezer full of meat.. Were you guys on private or public lands?


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Originally Posted by 79S
Congrats! Freezer full of meat.. Were you guys on private or public lands?


Private ranch... I have a good friend in NM that owns property...


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That's cool!

Congrat's on a good hunt.

You mind sharing the details on your rifle?

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The rifle that my daughter and I used was a 260 made by GA Precision. Here's the specs...

Templar (Defiance) action
Bartlein 22" 8 twist #3 barrel
Manners Elite EH-6
Tuned old school Remington trigger
Montana sling
Nightforce Compact 2.5-10x42
140gr Amax @ 2800fps

I can't remember what it weighs... I'll let you know when I get home in a few days...

My son used my 16" 308 with 155 Lapua Scenars


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cinch, that is some awesome stuff. don't forget the indian artifact thread when you get home.

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Originally Posted by huntsman22
cinch, that is some awesome stuff. don't forget the indian artifact thread when you get home.


I'm on it like a rat on a cheeto Don... matter of fact we will be headed out directly to work on it...


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Sweet rig!


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Originally Posted by Brad
Sweet rig!


Thanks man, I like it a lot... I have another one just like it with a Bell and Carlson stock. I like the Manners quite a bit better. They shoot really well and have killed anything I need them to.


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That is a beautiful thing with the kids involved. Good on you. Those memories will last forever.


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Awesome! Congrats to all and an extra knuckle bump for Dad.

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Nice!

What's it like hunting elk where everything isn't straight up and down?


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Originally Posted by Snake River Marksman
Nice!

What's it like hunting elk where everything isn't straight up and down?


Lmao it's really nice down here... there are some high bluffs but otherwise they're just rolling hills covered in smaller juniper type trees. Nothing like the high country at all...

But it's been really windy here so I still feel somewhat at home...


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This, right here, is freaking awesome!

Hope you have plenty of freezer space. *grins*


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A+! Great job and congrats to all the hunters.


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Nice job Jamie! Tell those kids congrats!


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CONGRATULATIONS!


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Cinch congrats to you - looks like all the kids had a great time & a successful hunt. And another GAP rifle in action, whats not to like:)


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