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    Hey Mike, Much appreciated, thanks for reaching out! -Chris

    Hey Mike, Much appreciated, thanks for reaching out! -Chris
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    New ELR world record set with a factory Savage 338 lapua!

    I realize this is a year-old thread ... after breezing through the comments, has no one asked about the other 3 hits on the target (lower left, middle right, top right edge)? ELR Central says there can only be 3 hits on target to qualify for a world record ... not saying it isn't impressive...
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    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    PM sent with guide info. Yeah, I've heard both complaining and praise for the ELD-X; and arguably, the 6.5CM is on the small side for elk size game, so I don't know that I can really be upset with the performance. I've also heard of many using the ELD-Match for hunting purposes, and some say...
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    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    Yeah, never thought about that. 3 years ago I didn't know anything about the different systems states use for their draws (and even now I only know a little). I guess I always wanted to do an OTC hunt - it just offers more flexibility to go when you choose, and I don't plan on going out every...
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    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    I completely understand what you are saying. I never intended this to be a “this is how to succeed out west” kind of story, it is merely a recap of my week and something I can read 15 years from now and laugh about. However, I wouldn’t go as far as comparing a public land hunt in Colorado with...
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    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    The struggle was REAL! Honestly, it wasn't as bad as what I was expecting. Difficult under strenuous hiking, but pretty normal at a resting heart rate. I was worried I would be out of breath just being there. And that's why I love this website! Will definitely do that before the next time I...
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    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 By Chris Gardner I wanted to share my story for those that may be looking to embark on their first journey out west to pursue free ranging game in the mountains. I learn a lot from reading: hunting & shooting magazines coming to the house...
  8. OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story | > OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    How it all played out on Day 5. We are red line, elk are green line. Truck is in top right. Day 5, morning (last day): Day 5. The other 2 guys in our cabin have been out here 4 years now and have never doubled. Technically this is hunt 8/10 – I can still go tomorrow morning if we can’t get it...
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    Southern CO outfitter / guide

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    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    Oh man, that's brilliant! My buddy was going to bend a coat hanger and use some duct tape, I was thinking more along the lines of 3D printing something like a hook. However, now I have a new idea! Does anyone else see a $40 cabinet knob?? Much respect for the entrepreneurial spirit, but I'll...
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    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    Thanks for the kind words, y'all. I'm happy to provide some entertainment. Hmmmm, interesting question ... an ultra-light scoped rig to me is 6lbs. My set-up is 7lbs. So, I don't think that 1lb would have made a difference for me. But the difference between a 6-7lb rifle and a 9-10lb rifle...
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    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    Yessir, 6.5CM, was shooting 143gr Hornady ELD-X. New bullets, lots of marketing hype; I have had success with the SSTs before. Didn't know of any factory loads with Bergers at the time, I see now that Federal is making some w/ the 130gr Hybrids. I might give those a try next. I don't have a...
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    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    Got ‘em loaded up quick. The walk out takes 53 minutes, little over 2 miles. I carry the rack on my neck and just have a blasty-blast good time getting through the oak brush. It was about 7:30a when we spotted them, 9:30 when I shot him and 1:30p when we got back to the cabin. Our Pittsburg...
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    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    We get to his spot and he tells me there’s a trail over here. Elk use it to get to a pond. Sometimes they split off this way to go to a different water hole. I set up at the split – looking at a 50yd shot. Yeah, I can hit at 50yds. (This would be a good spot in archery season.) He’s going...
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    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    Day 2, morning: Up at 4:15am again, leave the cabin at 5. We headed to a ridge just a few away from where we were the previous morning. Longer drive to get here, passed a bunch of big camps again. Got to the end of the road and our 2 other buddies from Pittsburg (also staying in our cabin)...
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