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After another frustrating year of not drawing any tags in New Mexico, I picked up another late season cow tag for me and my son again this year. Awesome time and some really cold temps. My elk- about 125 yards steep uphill shot. The elk was quartering away... The GAP was awesome to carry and shoot with the 155gr. Scenar making a very quick kill with a nice sized exit hole. ![[Linked Image]](http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l463/Huntr7X57/Elkhunt13002_zps579a0bd4.jpg) My son made a great shot on his cow at also about 125 yards, dropped her on the spot using his 708 With 140gr Accubonds. No recovery as the bullet exited. ![[Linked Image]](http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l463/Huntr7X57/Elkhunt13009_zpsf69fe6bb.jpg) Enjoyed spending a few hours today shooting at the Whittington Center and headed home tomorrow. Hope everyone has a Happy New Year!
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Very nice! Congratulations on a great hunt. The GAP a .308?
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Well done all the way around.
Congrats to you both.
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Very nice! Congratulations on a great hunt. The GAP a .308? Yep, it's a 308.
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Nice all the way around - nice elk both and a really fine rifle!
Congrats to you both.
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Congrats to the two of you, nothing like hunting with your kids.....thanks for the pictures.
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Well done and thx for sharing looks a great time for Dad and Son.
Dober
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Well done and thx for sharing looks a great time for Dad and Son.
Dober Exactly my thought's... and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Chip.
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I just sent you a text my man, enjoy those elky steaks.
Maybe just maybe we can make it next year...
Dober
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Congrat's and thanks for sharing your hunt.
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Congrats! Great looking rifle except for the bolt being on the wrong side. Good for the both of you!
Golden............
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While I'm at it, how do you like the Kuiu jacket? I have a DCS guide jacket on the way along with the Merino 230 Zip-T.
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Congrats! Great looking rifle except for the bolt being on the wrong side. Good for the both of you! That bolt on the left side is just the icing on the cake! Huntr......Happy Birthday and congrats to you & your son on a couple beautiful elk.
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Thanks everyone for the compliments. It's been a blast and a GREAT birthday!
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Happy B-Day and nice work on the wapiti! Sweet rifle, too!
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While I'm at it, how do you like the Kuiu jacket? I have a DCS guide jacket on the way along with the Merino 230 Zip-T. I am wearing the DCS guide jacket in the pic. Great piece of gear! I also have the 185 and 230 Zip-T on underneath it (thanks to Christmas presents!), I like them, but I think I like Smartwool or Minus 33 a little better. JMO I can say the Attack pants are the best hunting clothing purchase I have ever made.
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Thanks. I also have a Cabela's Switzer Primaloft jacket that is seriously warm. I'm thinking that my current thin merino wool, the 230 Zip-T, Primaloft and then the DCS ought to keep me warm. Strong praise for the attack pant. I may have to look into that as well.
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Great pictures and write up, congratulations on a great hunt. Looked like beautiful weather !!!
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Awesome! Those are memories he'll carry with him for a long time. Congrats to the both of you.
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