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New Mexico elk @ 459 yds
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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 132663" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>RDM416,</p><p></p><p>Congrats on your fine bull. It has been awhile since we talked about all this but as you well know I surely relate to your advanture as I had a very simiiar one in Idaho with Shawn.</p><p></p><p>Not being used to mountain wind shooting is a major adjustment and one that can really blow your confidence in a hurry one minute and then the next your dropping them on the X just like you were back home practicing.</p><p></p><p>I would fully agree, I am not up to reading that level of wind in mountain country. And unless you live and shoot in these areas its impossible to really get really good at shooting in these conditions.</p><p></p><p>I also agree, an experienced spotter that knows the ins and outs of LR hunting is a HUGE bonus on a hunt like that, "Hurry up and shoot!!" just don;t cut it!!! Even though I am sure you were trying to slow your shot and concentrate, hearing this does nothing good as far as helping you make a good shot but from the story you related to me, I would almost bet the farm that you were playing with some updrafts that morning.</p><p></p><p>Those that think this is easy and that we never miss really have no idea. Those that say they never miss either have not hunted that much and have taken very few shots at game at long range or they are just better story tellers then long range hunters.</p><p></p><p>Yet another reason for the absolute highest BC bullet you can use that will perform on game. Guess the wind is a real B____! The more margin of error the better in my book. One reason I keep Richard busy up there in Canada.</p><p></p><p>Speaking of Richard, I think he has some pills you may want to test in your Kahn. He was going to get ahold of you.</p><p></p><p>Again, great story, and great bull. Say, you accept hunters for these guided hunts or are they local guys only??</p><p></p><p>Kirby Allen(50)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 132663, member: 10"] RDM416, Congrats on your fine bull. It has been awhile since we talked about all this but as you well know I surely relate to your advanture as I had a very simiiar one in Idaho with Shawn. Not being used to mountain wind shooting is a major adjustment and one that can really blow your confidence in a hurry one minute and then the next your dropping them on the X just like you were back home practicing. I would fully agree, I am not up to reading that level of wind in mountain country. And unless you live and shoot in these areas its impossible to really get really good at shooting in these conditions. I also agree, an experienced spotter that knows the ins and outs of LR hunting is a HUGE bonus on a hunt like that, "Hurry up and shoot!!" just don;t cut it!!! Even though I am sure you were trying to slow your shot and concentrate, hearing this does nothing good as far as helping you make a good shot but from the story you related to me, I would almost bet the farm that you were playing with some updrafts that morning. Those that think this is easy and that we never miss really have no idea. Those that say they never miss either have not hunted that much and have taken very few shots at game at long range or they are just better story tellers then long range hunters. Yet another reason for the absolute highest BC bullet you can use that will perform on game. Guess the wind is a real B____! The more margin of error the better in my book. One reason I keep Richard busy up there in Canada. Speaking of Richard, I think he has some pills you may want to test in your Kahn. He was going to get ahold of you. Again, great story, and great bull. Say, you accept hunters for these guided hunts or are they local guys only?? Kirby Allen(50) [/QUOTE]
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