Can you fill in some of the other info. Things like shot distance, point of impact, penetration, damage, time/distance to drop?
Thanks!
Heart shot him broadside at 100 yards with one shot. He went maybe 70 yards and piled up. Recovered bullet from hide on the other side (pics attached). Bullet laced between ribs
Can you fill in some of the other info. Things like shot distance, point of impact, penetration, damage, time/distance to drop?
Thanks!
Heart shot him broadside at 100 yards with one shot. He went maybe 70 yards and piled up. Recovered bullet from hide on the other side (pics attached). Bullet laced between ribs
This was my first bull, and it made an impression on me after spending 5 hours and as many disposable skinning blades quartering and hanging the meat. Much bigger task and animal than my previous cows.
The fact that the bullet didn’t exit with a broadside shot between ribs was underwhelming to say the least. After seeing the size of his shoulder bones, I doubt I would’ve recovered him with a quartering toward shot.
As soon as I got off the mountain, I went to the same Walmart I bought my tag at and purchased the same rifle in 450 Bushmaster. I look forward to carrying it with Buffalo Bore 275gr Barnes on board going forward.
I’ll hang onto the 300 BLK for my son to learn with on deer and cow elk.
Congrats on a good Elk. Glad everything worked out for you with a nice broadside shot. Smart decision to leave the 300 BLK at home on the next Bull Elk hunt.
This was my first bull, and it made an impression on me after spending 5 hours and as many disposable skinning blades quartering and hanging the meat. Much bigger task and animal than my previous cows.
The fact that the bullet didn’t exit with a broadside shot between ribs was underwhelming to say the least. After seeing the size of his shoulder bones, I doubt I would’ve recovered him with a quartering toward shot.
As soon as I got off the mountain, I went to the same Walmart I bought my tag at and purchased the same rifle in 450 Bushmaster. I look forward to carrying it with Buffalo Bore 275gr Barnes on board going forward.
I’ll hang onto the 300 BLK for my son to learn with on deer and cow elk.
Tracks, I want to compliment you on how you've handled yourself on this thread given some fairly stout criticism from a few here. You remained respectful. I also want to thank you for your honest reporting after the hunt. Again, congrats and best of luck on future hunts.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
This was my first bull, and it made an impression on me after spending 5 hours and as many disposable skinning blades quartering and hanging the meat. Much bigger task and animal than my previous cows.
The fact that the bullet didn’t exit with a broadside shot between ribs was underwhelming to say the least. After seeing the size of his shoulder bones, I doubt I would’ve recovered him with a quartering toward shot.
As soon as I got off the mountain, I went to the same Walmart I bought my tag at and purchased the same rifle in 450 Bushmaster. I look forward to carrying it with Buffalo Bore 275gr Barnes on board going forward.
I’ll hang onto the 300 BLK for my son to learn with on deer and cow elk.
Tracks, I want to compliment you on how you've handled yourself on this thread given some fairly stout criticism from a few here. You remained respectful. I also want to thank you for your honest reporting after the hunt. Again, congrats and best of luck on future hunts.
Thanks, Brad, for the kind words. Appreciate everyone’s experience and perspective on this thread. Glad to be of service with providing some real-world data for consideration re the 300 BLK on elk.
Also, the best way to age an elk is with the lower jaw/teeth.
Will say, the rack doesn't look like it has much mass or length (again, pictures aren't very good), and the ivories are pretty rounded and large. An older elk will have ivories that are pretty flat, and when really old, worn down to the gum line. My guess is your bull is no more than 4.5 yo at the oldest, and possibly a 3.5 yo.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
This was my first bull, and it made an impression on me after spending 5 hours and as many disposable skinning blades quartering and hanging the meat. Much bigger task and animal than my previous cows.
The fact that the bullet didn’t exit with a broadside shot between ribs was underwhelming to say the least. After seeing the size of his shoulder bones, I doubt I would’ve recovered him with a quartering toward shot.
As soon as I got off the mountain, I went to the same Walmart I bought my tag at and purchased the same rifle in 450 Bushmaster. I look forward to carrying it with Buffalo Bore 275gr Barnes on board going forward.
I’ll hang onto the 300 BLK for my son to learn with on deer and cow elk.
Tracks, I want to compliment you on how you've handled yourself on this thread given some fairly stout criticism from a few here. You remained respectful. I also want to thank you for your honest reporting after the hunt. Again, congrats and best of luck on future hunts.
I echo Brad's compliments here. I would have told the whole group to fuuck off or eat crow after posting pics.
I didn't think your choice was a bad one for close-range shots, but I saw an increased likelihood for a rodeo. It didn't happen. Good job on getting a good bull with your chosen tool. It really is the Indian, far more than the arrow, regardless of the opinions of grumpy old men.
Now, handload that Bushmaster to REAL pressures, and show off your next bull!
I should add that among the animals I've hunted, that is likely a 3.5 yo bull.
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