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My first elk hunt
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<blockquote data-quote="dluehrs" data-source="post: 2247975" data-attributes="member: 115673"><p>Last year was my first Elk Hunt. Year before was my first moose hunt. Both bulls were taken with my Remington 788 in a .308 1/10" Twist 18.5" barrel. Used Federal Terminal Accent factory ammo 175gr. Both animals were around 180 yards and both were moving ,not running, and quartering away. Many may say I should have had at least a longer barrel or different ammunition or a different caliber but I shoot this rifle well, it's light enough that I can carry it up mountains, quickly get it out of a scabbard while riding a mule and does the job. Bull moose went about 20 yards. Bull elk turned and charged directly at me, disappeared because of a draw between us, appeared about 55 yards away, turned sideways and dropped. When I go back for elk or moose it will be used again. I have my personal limits set for range, animal location, speed and direction. I have 06, 300 mag as options but this handy little rifle works for me within my limits.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dluehrs, post: 2247975, member: 115673"] Last year was my first Elk Hunt. Year before was my first moose hunt. Both bulls were taken with my Remington 788 in a .308 1/10” Twist 18.5” barrel. Used Federal Terminal Accent factory ammo 175gr. Both animals were around 180 yards and both were moving ,not running, and quartering away. Many may say I should have had at least a longer barrel or different ammunition or a different caliber but I shoot this rifle well, it’s light enough that I can carry it up mountains, quickly get it out of a scabbard while riding a mule and does the job. Bull moose went about 20 yards. Bull elk turned and charged directly at me, disappeared because of a draw between us, appeared about 55 yards away, turned sideways and dropped. When I go back for elk or moose it will be used again. I have my personal limits set for range, animal location, speed and direction. I have 06, 300 mag as options but this handy little rifle works for me within my limits. [/QUOTE]
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