First long range bull elk

Ultramag45

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I shot this 342 inch 7x6 on the last day of my New Mexico elk hunt... conditions were tough not many bulls around, due to the weather... very windy and cold... I glassed this bull from 1200 yards and got to within 535yards . One shot from the 338 RUM and the rest is history..... It may not be Long Range to some, but with that wind of about 20 -30 mph, that was a shot of a lifetime for me, with more to come when Shawn gets done with my new Rifle......
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A very good shot in difficult winds. Different looking antlers.

I am thinking about hunting New Mexico because I was hoping to avoid snow.
 
Beauty of a bull! Lots of character. Fine shot under challenging conditions. Doesn't get much better. Nice work and congrats! Thanks for the story and pics.
 
hunting all season, tough conditions, taking a great bull on the last day with the shot of a lifetime. it doesn't get any better than that. this hunt will be one of your fondest memories. congratulations and thanks for sharing.
 
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535 yds with 20-30 mph wind is a great long range shot!

Did you have to make any adjustments for a difference in elevation?

Bernie
 
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