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Congratulations, BSA!! Woo hoo!!
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It was steaming!! And I didn't even have to pop it in my mouth to see how fresh it was . Thanks for the words of encouragement. I ran into a group of elk today (about 20 head). Well, not today as it is already Saturday. I snuck up to about 50 yards of some of the stragglers. The bigger critters were already in the thicker stuff, so I didn't know if there were any bulls in the bunch. We had about 11 inches of snow, so tracking was easy and quiet. The straggler cows and calves started to move into the thick stuff, so I checked them all out pretty good and no bulls. I circled out around them and caught sight of more cows and calves. I was on a bull track though and I wondered where the bastid was. I tracked slow and meticulously and ran into them again. This time they were in a place where I could see better. They started to move to the east and I watched one after the other until one small bull came out. He trotted behind the rest of the herd. I was using my 300 wsm today because I wanted to see if the MOA trigger was going to freeze up on the SOB . It was a balmy 10 degrees when I pulled the trigger on the blue WSM. It fired without a hitch and the "blemished" 180 gr. Nosler partition did it's job. The bull was quartering away when the bullet landed home. I didn't think there would be much heart left on this bull, and I was right: When we were done packing the little guy out, this is what the thermometer in my truck said: You guys be safe out there on your hunts and make sure you pack your Winchesters and post some pics... Outstanding! Great to see that blue stock on an Elk!
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Thanks guys. I think the blue stock might be lucky for me. Oh by the way, JeffO is full of chit. Blue didn't scare those elk . At least, not until I fired the shot.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Sounds like it was a great day for a hunt. How far was the shot?
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85 yards and in the offhand position. I think 99% of my shooting consists of this shot. Too many years chasing jacks in the Nevada sage I guess
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Lawrence nice job! Congrats!
Sounds like a fun hunt.
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Way to go BSA! It's been a long time since my feet have touched snow, I'm glad you tagged a bull. Freezer full of meat too.
JOC was right. The 270 Winchester on a Model 70 is a great combination as is the 30/06 and 375 H&H
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raybass thanks! Nice to see you post again buddy. I've missed you!!! Hope all is going well.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Lawrence nice job! Congrats!
Sounds like a fun hunt. Thanks buddy. It was fun and rewarding. The 1 1/2 mile packout was a pain. 7 days into the hunt in a 3% hunters success rate unit makes the meat taste better
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Congratulations Lawrence.
Way to get the job done!
See, you really don't NEED that old 9.3x62, do you?
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Ha ha.... ... Thanks Don..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Good work on the bull, it was a cold season!! First is my NH Super grade in 300 RUM. Deer was taken with my push feed M70, plastic stock 300 Win. Mag (Sold from Walmart in 1997), both are excellent shooters! [img:left] [/img] [img:left] [/img] [img:left] [/img] [img:left] [/img]
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Great pictures. Thanks for sharing..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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BSA, way to go! Nice work! Way to hang in there!
That is going to be some tasty eats.
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Anymore elk taken with a Winchester so far this year?
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I'll tell you in three weeks. Nevada late cow hunt with the 70 in 30-06.
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Good luck with your hunt. I grew up in Northern Nevada. What bullet are you running in your 06, and do you have any pics of the rifle?
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Congrats on your successful hunt, BSA. Should be many delicious meals.
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Thanks buddy. You know, your pre 64 fwt would make an excellent elk hunter. Are you going this year?
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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