Hello!
I'm new to the forum and wanted to share some success I had in CO on my first elk hunt. Day 6 and had not seen a single elk! This guy got under me at 70 yards and worked his way down and up onto a hillside. 212 yards away and he was the herd bull. Ivory's show he was older and likely on the decline. Had a very goofy rack…possible injury, bad genetics, or his age. Was a long, hard hunt. We used horses but we were on foot equally as much. I was with a phenomenal guide service called Sable Mountain Outfitters.
The rifle pictured is a Christensen Arms Mesa in 300WM. Using Hornady ELDX 200gr. The bullet performed poorly in my opinion but got the job done that day. Can't wait to get back after them!
I'm new to the forum and wanted to share some success I had in CO on my first elk hunt. Day 6 and had not seen a single elk! This guy got under me at 70 yards and worked his way down and up onto a hillside. 212 yards away and he was the herd bull. Ivory's show he was older and likely on the decline. Had a very goofy rack…possible injury, bad genetics, or his age. Was a long, hard hunt. We used horses but we were on foot equally as much. I was with a phenomenal guide service called Sable Mountain Outfitters.
The rifle pictured is a Christensen Arms Mesa in 300WM. Using Hornady ELDX 200gr. The bullet performed poorly in my opinion but got the job done that day. Can't wait to get back after them!