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<blockquote data-quote="Muddyboots" data-source="post: 1994489" data-attributes="member: 63925"><p>Jaw: The 300WBY with 180 good bullet will do the job, 200 will do better job. Shoot a few different weights to see what floats your boat. That rifle should shoot fine. I have friend who has one and it will hold MOA easily. Get into shape is a wide open discussion. I am 70 and still hunt at altitude. Walk at least 8-10 miles by the time of the hunt rolls around. Diet is an another discussion that you will get 1000's of suggestions but easy to do. Just don't eat second helpings, lean it down, cut sugars, more veggies and fruit. Done. The <u><strong>biggest recommendation</strong></u> I can say to you is get to the location at least 3 days in advance to allow your body to acclimate naturally at the altitude or close to it. You will be able to hit the ground running first day of hunt instead of sucking lungs. Give up the extra vacation time to have a better hunt, it is worth it. Grab a pair of trekking poles from Wally World for under $19. I have bought $$$ ones and they didn't last long. The Wally World trekking poles have adjustable cam locks for tightness and are adjustable for height. Stupid cheap and they work. I am 6'4" 255 svelte <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /> and they have held up for three years on some physical hunts like the Badlands back country and CO high terrain. They will help offset any physical limitations a bit and give you 4x4 grip climbing and descending. Worth every effort to bring them and can be used as shooting sticks if need be.</p><p>Walmart Link: <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Outdoor-Products-Apex-Trekking-Walking-Hiking-Pole-Set-Aluminum/36549842?selected=true" target="_blank"><strong>Wally Trekking Poles</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Hunting elk is far different than whitetails back east, I am from upstate NY originally and can attest to the eye opening difference when you realize the distances they travel and the distance you will travel finding them and or chasing them. Which gets back to walking or running the miles to be prepared.</p><p></p><p>BTW - sounds like the hook has been set but once you go, it will become a lifetime obsession I bet! The scenery alone will knock your eyeballs out! I hunted the Adirondacks a lot and they are beautiful in their own right BUT there is nothing like the Rockies, the experience is like nothing else.</p><p></p><p>Bring a decent camera to capture the beauty for long lasting memories!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Muddyboots, post: 1994489, member: 63925"] Jaw: The 300WBY with 180 good bullet will do the job, 200 will do better job. Shoot a few different weights to see what floats your boat. That rifle should shoot fine. I have friend who has one and it will hold MOA easily. Get into shape is a wide open discussion. I am 70 and still hunt at altitude. Walk at least 8-10 miles by the time of the hunt rolls around. Diet is an another discussion that you will get 1000's of suggestions but easy to do. Just don't eat second helpings, lean it down, cut sugars, more veggies and fruit. Done. The [U][B]biggest recommendation[/B][/U] I can say to you is get to the location at least 3 days in advance to allow your body to acclimate naturally at the altitude or close to it. You will be able to hit the ground running first day of hunt instead of sucking lungs. Give up the extra vacation time to have a better hunt, it is worth it. Grab a pair of trekking poles from Wally World for under $19. I have bought $$$ ones and they didn't last long. The Wally World trekking poles have adjustable cam locks for tightness and are adjustable for height. Stupid cheap and they work. I am 6'4" 255 svelte :eek: and they have held up for three years on some physical hunts like the Badlands back country and CO high terrain. They will help offset any physical limitations a bit and give you 4x4 grip climbing and descending. Worth every effort to bring them and can be used as shooting sticks if need be. Walmart Link: [URL='https://www.walmart.com/ip/Outdoor-Products-Apex-Trekking-Walking-Hiking-Pole-Set-Aluminum/36549842?selected=true'][B]Wally Trekking Poles[/B][/URL] Hunting elk is far different than whitetails back east, I am from upstate NY originally and can attest to the eye opening difference when you realize the distances they travel and the distance you will travel finding them and or chasing them. Which gets back to walking or running the miles to be prepared. BTW - sounds like the hook has been set but once you go, it will become a lifetime obsession I bet! The scenery alone will knock your eyeballs out! I hunted the Adirondacks a lot and they are beautiful in their own right BUT there is nothing like the Rockies, the experience is like nothing else. Bring a decent camera to capture the beauty for long lasting memories! [/QUOTE]
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