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    1186 yard ELK. 1 shot

    We shoot our prs matches at an air force base. They gave us several vehicles to shoot off of. We have a bus with targets in seats at 900 yards as well as tanks and hummers
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    1186 yard ELK. 1 shot

    26” bartlien. It’s a bull pup so it feels much shorter
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    1186 yard ELK. 1 shot

    Also, just to expand the skills. I took a Mule deer with my bow this year. WOW, it was like a whole different experience to have to get that close. I still enjoy the ELR side of hunting, but it was a much more intimate feeling to get within 36 yards. That being said, I feel everyone should hunt...
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    1186 yard ELK. 1 shot

    velocity at impact was still 1635fps and Energy was 1232 ft lbs. was plenty to get it done. anything over 1000 is still in the safe zone for ethical kill shots.
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    1186 yard ELK. 1 shot

    Here is the only photo I have of that rifle. We hiked up and retrieved that bull, but didn't carry the rifle up to him. Lesson learned.
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    1186 yard ELK. 1 shot

    Shot my first big game animal. Heck, my first animal period this last month. a good 6x6 bull elk taken at 1186 yards. This shot was something i practiced more times than i care to recall. but i know my equipment. 300 WM desert tech srs. with berger 215 bullets using norma brass and H1000 loaded...
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