JP1200
New Member
I don't see a specific new member thread/sub so I'll just put this here.
I've followed the forums here for a while but just joined. I'm a couple weeks off my first Colorado elk hunt and can't wait to do it again next year. On my recent hunt I had a clear broadside shot at 550 on a large bull but passed because I wasn't confident in my ability that much past 400 yards. I ended up taking a smaller bull from the herd at 430 and while I put him down quickly my shot reinforced the thought that 550 was probably beyond my current limits.
My group has hunted the same land for almost 20 years and this particular clearing has always held larger bulls, but many elk have been passed on because most shots are between 400 and 1000 yards. With another year of training, and possibly a new caliber, I hope I can get to the point that I'm comfortable taking a shot up to 600 yards or maybe more.
I've followed the forums here for a while but just joined. I'm a couple weeks off my first Colorado elk hunt and can't wait to do it again next year. On my recent hunt I had a clear broadside shot at 550 on a large bull but passed because I wasn't confident in my ability that much past 400 yards. I ended up taking a smaller bull from the herd at 430 and while I put him down quickly my shot reinforced the thought that 550 was probably beyond my current limits.
My group has hunted the same land for almost 20 years and this particular clearing has always held larger bulls, but many elk have been passed on because most shots are between 400 and 1000 yards. With another year of training, and possibly a new caliber, I hope I can get to the point that I'm comfortable taking a shot up to 600 yards or maybe more.