Nevada Bull

NV220swift

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Just took my first Bull 2 days ago here in Nevada. Tough conditions and lack of elk was making it rough. What elk we could spot were high around 9000ft. This bull showed up out of nowhere hanging out with some horses, and I was able to make it happen. It was one hell of a pack out with just me and my dad in the dark at 8°F, so grateful and a hunt Ill never forget.

(6.5x284 with 140 Berger VLDs)

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Just took my first Bull 2 days ago here in Nevada. Tough conditions and lack of elk was making it rough. What elk we could spot were high around 9000ft. This bull showed up out of nowhere hanging out with some horses, and I was able to make it happen. It was one hell of a pack out with just me and my dad in the dark at 8°F, so grateful and a hunt Ill never forget.

(6.5x284 with 140 Berger VLDs)

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I shoot the same combination and it is a great round.
 
Nicely done. How far? How many shots?

Farther then I've ever shot before, 4 shots , 434 was the first shot it hit him in front of the the shoulder base of the neck, (that was my fault). Didn't really react much ran to 511 where I hit him high shoulder and he dropped. He rolled over with his head and shoulder up which made me nervous so I hit him twice more it the front shoulder high. Not my best work if I'm being honest but I didn't want him getting up.
 
Farther then I've ever shot before, 4 shots , 434 was the first shot it hit him in front of the the shoulder base of the neck, (that was my fault). Didn't really react much ran to 511 where I hit him high shoulder and he dropped. He rolled over with his head and shoulder up which made me nervous so I hit him twice more it the front shoulder high. Not my best work if I'm being honest but I didn't want him getting up.
I appreciate the honesty. We all learn from other's experiences.
 
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