Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Elk Hunting
Experienced elk hunters
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="LRNut" data-source="post: 1931115" data-attributes="member: 3230"><p>I have shot 9 elk, 5 of which are 6x6 or better. Eight came at less than 150 yards, the other at 638, which I shot sitting with a rest. Never shot any of them using a bipod. Not sure where you guys are hunting or your methods, but never shot one prone. Shot a few standing with a Bog Pod, a few standing no support, and the rest sitting, normally with a sling but not always. Five of my elk were DIY; the rest with guides. Shot them in AZ, CO, and ID.</p><p></p><p>Here is a video of one I shot with a BogPod at close range. I carry it extended so I can shoot standing if I have to. Actual hunting footage starts at 3:20 or thereabouts. The elk was hit solidly but I shot him again running offhand without the BogPod.</p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]XkBRlFb0mrE[/MEDIA]</p><p></p><p>I would also say I am kind of stunned how few people know how to shoot with a shooting sling. I never carry a bipod on my rifle as I find it too clumsy; if I need one, I have time to install it. Instead, if I don't have a BogPod, I just use my sling. Shot a ton of stuff over the years sitting with a sling. Shot a moose in the Yukon once at 285 sitting with a sling after declining my guide's shooting stick. After I dropped the bull my guide said, "I have never seen that before." I was confused what he meant; he clarified by stating he had never seen someone shoot using a shooting sling.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LRNut, post: 1931115, member: 3230"] I have shot 9 elk, 5 of which are 6x6 or better. Eight came at less than 150 yards, the other at 638, which I shot sitting with a rest. Never shot any of them using a bipod. Not sure where you guys are hunting or your methods, but never shot one prone. Shot a few standing with a Bog Pod, a few standing no support, and the rest sitting, normally with a sling but not always. Five of my elk were DIY; the rest with guides. Shot them in AZ, CO, and ID. Here is a video of one I shot with a BogPod at close range. I carry it extended so I can shoot standing if I have to. Actual hunting footage starts at 3:20 or thereabouts. The elk was hit solidly but I shot him again running offhand without the BogPod. [MEDIA=youtube]XkBRlFb0mrE[/MEDIA] I would also say I am kind of stunned how few people know how to shoot with a shooting sling. I never carry a bipod on my rifle as I find it too clumsy; if I need one, I have time to install it. Instead, if I don't have a BogPod, I just use my sling. Shot a ton of stuff over the years sitting with a sling. Shot a moose in the Yukon once at 285 sitting with a sling after declining my guide's shooting stick. After I dropped the bull my guide said, "I have never seen that before." I was confused what he meant; he clarified by stating he had never seen someone shoot using a shooting sling. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Elk Hunting
Experienced elk hunters
Top