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Congrats to you and the kids. Nice elk and great shooting. Goes to prove that you don't need a cannon to kill elk, just precision shooting. Curious what part of NM were you hunting? Lived in NM for some time a while back. The relic hunting can be awesome.


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Congrats all around, kids making 450 yard shots is awesome, you did it right! I'm glad that 260 didn't bounce off!


Yes sir... we shoot quite a bit and even got extra field scenario practice in for this trip. Conditions were absolutely perfect and the plan came together just like we'd hoped. Having good equipment is another huge part of the equation.



Besides the 260, I'm also impressed by the 16" 308 launching 155 Scenar, making clean 450 yard kill. Good stuff.



Absolutely... my son shot the 308 and hit his bull in the front side of the chest. He was dead on his feet but a round through the neck sealed the deal. I've never not been impressed with that bullet in any headstamp.


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Originally Posted by Prwlr
Congrats to you and the kids. Nice elk and great shooting. Goes to prove that you don't need a cannon to kill elk, just precision shooting. Curious what part of NM were you hunting? Lived in NM for some time a while back. The relic hunting can be awesome.



I really think the 260 is the perfect all around rifle. It's dang sure never left me needing or wanting more. Good shots kill, bad shots sure don't always. No matter what's stamped on the end of your brass.

We were hunting outside of Thoreau. Beautiful country...


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Wow man that is absolutely awesome; good on you for making your kids a priority!

They'll be eating well for quite a long time!

SO COOL!

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Thoreau, NM that is beautiful country. I lived in Portales, Roswell, and Albuquerque, but roamed all over the state for various reasons. NM exudes a feeling of age, a feeling of you being a new comer where ever you go.


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Excellent job Cinch......
Glad y'all were able to connect. If you need anything on the way back up feel free to hit me up...I should be around this weekend if you guys are coming back up through here.
Glad to see the kids hammered some nice Bulls.....

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Originally Posted by gonzaga
Excellent job Cinch......
Glad y'all were able to connect. If you need anything on the way back up feel free to hit me up...I should be around this weekend if you guys are coming back up through here.
Glad to see the kids hammered some nice Bulls.....


Thanks bother I appreciate it... we will be headed north tomorrow as the kids need to get back for other projects. But I'll be back next year late spring early summer and I'll make sure we meet up...


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Sounds good, hope to se you then.
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Jamie,
Congrats all around!
What bottom metal on your 260? APA DBM?


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Congrats all around!
What bottom metal on your 260? APA DBM?


Thanks man... That 260 has a PTG BDL style floorplate in it. Both of my GAP 260 hunting rifles have it and I've never had a problem one with them nor any feeding issues.


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10-4. I've got an EH-6 inlet for a Templar V1 SA and Badger M4 alloy bottom metal. Trying to decide what to do with it!


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Originally Posted by Prwlr
Thoreau, NM that is beautiful country. I lived in Portales, Roswell, and Albuquerque, but roamed all over the state for various reasons. NM exudes a feeling of age, a feeling of you being a new comer where ever you go.


It does indeed.

Great hunt, Cinch! That's just awesome, with the kids and all. Outstanding.

I bet your trucks turned a few heads on the way home! All horned up.


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10-4. I've got an EH-6 inlet for a Templar V1 SA and Badger M4 alloy bottom metal. Trying to decide what to do with it!


I think you'll really like that stock. I'm going to replace the stock on my other 260 with one. It's definitely a new favorite...


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Originally Posted by Jeff_O
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Thoreau, NM that is beautiful country. I lived in Portales, Roswell, and Albuquerque, but roamed all over the state for various reasons. NM exudes a feeling of age, a feeling of you being a new comer where ever you go.


It does indeed.

Great hunt, Cinch! That's just awesome, with the kids and all. Outstanding.

I bet your trucks turned a few heads on the way home! All horned up.


Thanks Jeff... I actually bought a cargo trailer for the trip. No way to get all my hunting gear plus coolers full of meat plus elk racks in a short bed truck. It worked out great.


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Wow, congrats Cinch! What a great hunt!

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Very cool feeling hauling a cargo trailer full of goods time home. Thanks for sharing. Nice bulls great family!!!

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This thread and a cup of coffee was a great way to start the morning. One day before I'm too old to elk hunt, I'll quit dreaming about it and just do it. Congrats to all of you. Those kids did well to connect at those ranges. I haven't spent any time in that part of the state, but when I passed through on a motorcycle trip it looked pretty "elky." My best memories of spending time with my kids all involve outdoor activities. You kids will carry that experience with them forever.

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Thanks gents... it was definitely the most fun we've ever had! And the smiles on their faces were bigger then I've ever seen. The legal hunting age in WY is 12, so this bull elk is my sons very first big game kill. He will be the only kid in his school that's killed an elk!

Every single part of our trip was perfect. We will be back for sure to do it again. Hopefully sooner then later...


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I'm glad it was a perfect trip. Happy for you and the kids.

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This should be the elk hut of the year. Really nice that the young folk were able to get an elk, great shooting on their part. Someone must have helped them learn to shoot...grin.

Very well done.

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