First Elk!!!

[Rifleman513]

Well, after a lot of preparation and a few missed opportunities I got my first elk on the ground during the Colorado 2nd rifle season last Saturday. Another first was after spending hours on this site taking valuable information from members I was able to develop and take my first animal with my own hand loads as well! Below are a few pics of him taken at 430 yds with my 300 RUM shooting 200 gr AB's!

 

[Barrelnut]

That's a GREAT bull! And 430 yards at a bull like that is NO chip shot, no matter what anyone says. I shoot a 300 RUM also and good to see a 200 AB performing like that.

What are the specs on you rifle? What scope I that?

Congrulions. Bet he's good eaten too.

 

[Rifleman513]

Thanks! I was more than excited once I got my hands on him.

700 Sendero 300 RUM
200 AB 94gr retumbo at 3148fps

worked factory trigger
bolt knob and fluting done by Kampfeld Customs
brake from muzzlebrakesandmore.com
talley 1-piece mounts
Meopta Meostar R1 4-16x44

 

[carpetman2]

That is a great bull. It sure feels great when it all finally comes together. Now you will have the fever...once you have him out that is!!!! Congrats

 

[IdahoCTD]

Nice bull. You did well. Nice muzzle brake too

 

[CB11WYO]

Heck yeah that's a great FIRST elk... dang... congrats man.

 

[lilharcher]

Beautiful Bull! OTC Unit? Heck of a first bull.

 

[Rifleman513]

Thanks everyone!

Idaho, you did good the brake is a big improvement over the radial style brake it wore before!

Yeah, OTC tag, last year I missed out but they only spotted one cow in that same canyon. This year it was a whole other story come opening day. Hopefully everyone else had the same good fortune as we did this year. gun)

 

[IdahoCTD]

I'm glad you like the brake. That a sweet bull at a good deal further then most are killed.

 

[Randominator]

That is an outstanding bull for your first elk! Congratulations!