Your first hunt, as a hunter, was a bull elk and you were successful???? Congratulations, that is insane!

I haven't hunted every animal but elk hunting, particularly during the rut or when bugling, is my favorite by a large margin.

Share some pics when you have a minute!

Thank you sir! I've been in a surreal daze since I fired that shot, still can't believe it really happened. My expectation for this trip was to enjoy the experience for what it was and prepared myself to go home empty handed.

The one thing I had going for me is that since moving to NM I've become a voracious hiker. As long as there's good views no distance is too far or altitude too high. Keeping that mindset for this hunt put me in a position that others might not have gotten to. And again, had some great experienced friends who helped show me the ropes.

That's is awesome! Being physically in shape and also acclimated for altitude is like a cheat code for elk hunt.

There's a chance we may get flooded out of our unit 77 hunt. We were going to go guided day hunts.

If they cancel on us instead of staying home If we wanted to audible last second anyone have any tips or areas in a different unit we could OTC to ? 2 of the guys are first timers so definitely limited experience amongst the group.

I had drawn a mule deer tag so it sucks if I have to cancel then I'm out either points or money they won't refund both :/

Congratulations! Tell us more!

Very nice! Congratulations

oscar9 said:

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Had some luck today. 225.5 mule

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What a dandy! Congrats

Man that's cool to see. Now don't be stingy… Give us the details of the hunt!

We're still going at it. Will try to write up some details in a few days.

Its currently measuring as the new state typical record in New Mexico. Have to wait 60 days for the official measurement to see if it holds.

SCI gross score I guess?
Post some more pictures of that buck.
What unit are you hunting in?

Nice shot !

Can you explain your turret? Assume you're in Moa from the windage turret But What's going on there for elevation?

X100yds?

Custom turret based on actual muzzle velocity with elevation and temp specified. This is MOA on the bottom row. Larger numbers are in 100's of yards. Range the target, adjust turret and squeeze. Works very well. Minor adjustments as elevation / temp difference from what's calibrated on the turret. I do them for all my rifles and my builds for others.