NitroX
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| 02/12/23 05:36 PM |
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Re: Your First Elk Hunt: What Rifle Should You Bring?
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My 1st elk hunt was when I was 8. My dad barrowed one of his brothers 30-06s so I could use "the rifle" (the only one we had in those days) a Savage M99 in 300 Sav. We stopped at a gas station along the way and Dad bought some "elk ammo" that were loaded with 180 grain bullets instead of the usual 150s we shot for deer.
There was my Dad, his brother Walt, and 4 men from the shop they all worked at from time to time. I was the only kid on that hunt. It was for both deer and elk, and on that hunt I and Mr. Terry were the only 2 that got elk. Most of the men got deer.
The M99 was too long for me and uncomfortable to use because I was so small then, but I made a good shot and killed a young 5X4 bull moving on a trot going from my left to right. The 300 Savage had it's original iron sights and was as basic as you can get, but it did a fine job. That bullet took the top of the heart out, both lower lungs and exited.
Thanks for the personal story. A good memory for you.
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...I have come to know beyond question that it's 1st about the skill of the hunter, next about THE BULLET used and 3rd about the cartridge and gun.
Very true.