My largest bull elk, 847 yards wwith my 7STW

[howard3]

I hunted in Utah last month and took this bull at 847 yards with my 7 STW. 195 grain Berger EOL at 2950 fps.

 

[ButterBean]

Awesome Trigger work, Congrats, The Ole STW is hard to beat

 

[Mustang72]

Congratulations on a great bull and shooting! More story???

 

[howard3]

It was a guided hunt on one of Utah's CWMU's. We had been glassing nice bulls for 2 days, but had not found the "one" I was hoping for. On the 3rd morning, we spotted a bull low and across the canyon from us. My guide got him in his Swaro spotting scope + iPhone Phone Skope combo, and we decided to go after him.

He was 1180 yards away, so we dropped down till we hit an opening in the scrub oak where the range was 847. I set up on my sticks for the shot. There was no wind, and we were now almost level with the bull, so no up/down angle to consider. Took 2 hits in the right shoulder to put him down.

My rifle was a McWhorter Custom, Stiller action, Brux barrel (1/8.5" twist). McMillan stock, TriggerTech trigger, Leupold VX6HD 3-18x44 scope with custom turret. Used a G7BR2 range finder.

 

[Rick Richard]

Very nice bull and great shooting. Congrats.

 

[H82MISS]

Absolutely beautiful sir.

 

[eshorebwhntr]

Nice animal and good shooting. Thanks for sharing.

Did you hit the shoulder or behind the crease? Quatering? Did the 195s stay in the bull or pass through?

I'm tentatively planning a hunt for next winter and I'm trying to decide if I want to try the 195s. I'm letting my cousin borrow it for a hunt in Colorado next week. Got some 180 Hybrids loaded at 3085fps for him. Hoping he gets one as that will help me decide.

 

[Anthony Bonavia]

Great shooting, super nice bull!! I really like the 7mm caliber. I have both a 7mm RM and a 7mm RUM. The only significant difference between the two are when heavy bullets are used. I use 162 gr. In the 7 RM (at 2970) and 180's (at 3060) in the 7 RUM, haven't tried the 195's yet.
Again great shots on a great bull!!

 

[Backcountry sports]

I hunted in Utah last month and took this bull at 847 yards with my 7 STW. 195 grain Berger EOL at 2950 fps.View attachment 218192View attachment 218193

Congratulations great shoot 7mm guns are great

 

[markopolo50]

Great bull, and thanks for the pictures and story. That is a heavy bullet for the 7mm and I may have to expand my horizon on my 7mm!

 

[Allen Kitts]

Congrats on the bull and the shot. I had an STW for years and it was my go to rifle. Kicking myself in the *** every year since I sold it to a good buddy of mine.

 

[ARCaveman]

Congrats on a great bull and an awesome hunt.

 

[Blueridgeguy]

That's a beauty! Congratulations!

 

[Barrelnut]

Congratulations! Absolutely awesome elk. Great rifle. Off of sticks too! Nice shooting.