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Old scopes... that work
Back when I got into shooting I had an uncle that shot long range competition( before it was cool). Asked him what optics I should buy as my budget was limited .His response was cheaper optics will generally perform just fine if you mount them correctly and learn how to use holdover instead of...- elkfanatic
- Post #11
- Forum: Optics
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Transferable skills... whitetail to elk
Learn how to read the wind and thermals, in the mountains it seems to be constantly changing. Try your hand at stalking in close to whitetails even if the weather isn't perfect. If it's dry and leaves are crunchy you can't be quiet,neither can critters, so crazy as it sounds , be noisy like the...- elkfanatic
- Post #10
- Forum: Elk
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What is your single top hunting season goal this year? I expect updates damn it.
Help my oldest son (14) hopefully harvest an elk on his first elk hunt in third rifle, Colorado. Soon as we get back we leave for a week at deer camp with my second boy(12) going along for the first time. It's a group of about 14 guys now that are full fledged hunting nuts!!! Boys have been...- elkfanatic
- Post #129
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Bears o'plenty
Hope you get that big one! I've never hunted bears but it's on my to do list. How's the meat?- elkfanatic
- Post #11
- Forum: Other Big Game
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Rifle Elk Caliber and Bullet Choice for 2023
Just got my boy a 7mm rem mag.for his first elk hunt. 7mm rem mag 145 lrx CO 3rd rifle- elkfanatic
- Post #228
- Forum: Elk
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One gun/caliber to rule them all?
Depends on the shooters skill level. Whatever gun you are confident will put the bullet where you want it to go. For me that's my 300 win mag. Load it heavy for big game or load it light for critters. Lots of hunters get their mind wrapped up in the bigger/faster cartridges kill faster/deader...- elkfanatic
- Post #112
- Forum: Firearms
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Handshakes
Handshakes are a testament to your character. Macho grip= insecure egomaniac trying to impress you with his strength. Firm grip= good dependable person Limp wrist= untrustworthy whiny b:$#h that will sue for whatever they can. But then you also have people with a macho grip that don't...- elkfanatic
- Post #11
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Barnes vs Berger after the shot performance.
I'd stick with Barnes if your rifle likes em. I've got two 300 wm. One loves em, one hates em. The one that won't shoot em loves 220 Eld-x. They both kill effectively. Only difference I've seen is more bloodshot/fragments with cup and core bullets. I'm a meat hunter so if Barnes shoots well...- elkfanatic
- Post #9
- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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Who's in?
Didn't take any of the others, why start now? I survived two rounds. First one was just before it became a big bad thing. Just a nasty flu bug, nothing to it. Second round was in November a year later. Was told at work I should isolate myself!! So I did, hunting elk in the mountains of Colorado...- elkfanatic
- Post #48
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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What's on the Grill Or just got off?
This started out as a prank. Have all my hunting buddies over today for a wild game cookout. Was going to see who was brave enough to try the mystery meat. Somehow it backfired as it's actually quite good.- elkfanatic
- Post #78
- Forum: Recipes and Wild Game Cooking
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What's on the Grill Or just got off?
1sr attempt at BBQ groundhog. Applied BBQ rub, smoked with hickory 2 1/2 hours, wrapped in tinfoil with onions and white wine, 220° for 3 hours. Ended up putting it on a pan with tin foil to finish with homemade BBQ sauce on the grill as it was literally falling apart. Exceeded my...- elkfanatic
- Post #75
- Forum: Recipes and Wild Game Cooking
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Colorado Novice
Taking care of your kill is pretty straight forward. If quartering for a pack out I use the gutless method. Skin one side, remove the front and hind quarter and back strap. Flip and repeat. Don't forget to get the tenderloin!! There's some good videos on YouTube on it. Take your time and don't...- elkfanatic
- Post #13
- Forum: Who am I?
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Colorado Novice
Sorry to hear about your dad. This forum is a good place to learn, but the best place is the great outdoors. If you can't find someone experienced as a mentor don't let that stop you. I started deer hunting at 12 years old with nobody to teach me. Was told to go out and find a good looking spot...- elkfanatic
- Post #5
- Forum: Who am I?
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Jet Boil new for me
I usually take two 8 oz fuel canisters on weeklong trips. Haven't had to use the second one yet but it's been close enough to warrant the extra one. One should definitely be plenty for weekend camping. Cooking on mine is tricky as I can't fine tune the heat output very well. If you try cooking...- elkfanatic
- Post #10
- Forum: Gear, Gear Deals & Gear Talk
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All honest criticism welcome - shooting
Hate to say this but it looks like some is shooter induced. ( flinching/yanking the trigger ). Have a friend shoot it off a solid bench with sandbags then you shoot off the bags and compare the groups. That will tell you if it's the gun/ammo or the shooter. If his groups resemble yours I'd start...- elkfanatic
- Post #6
- Forum: Firearms
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Electric powder dispensers???
After my Hornady gave up the ghost I got a Frankford arsenal. I've had it three years now and zero problems. Accurate and dependable- elkfanatic
- Post #30
- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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Elk reacting to being shot with rifle???
I love seeing the oh$#t look on newbies faces when they walk up on their first elk and ask now what five miles from the closest trail.- elkfanatic
- Post #50
- Forum: Elk
