2010 WA Elk

[tbuck6568]

This is my first year hunting in Washington and my first elk. I took this bull on 9 November and spent my 7th Corps Birthday taking it off the mountain. I spent Veteran's day (and a couple days after) cutting the meat down. I worked my ass off and it paid. I met some of the most wonderful and helpful people this hunting season. I'll never forget this, and I'm totally hooked!!! Already planning for next year...

[Coastal_native]

Nice bull! very pretty rack! Love the pictures of meat in the fridge.  The butchering can be really fun with an elk...sometimes I take those big roasts and give em a smack! Great first post.

Hope there are many more to come!

[tbuck6568]

Thanks!

[3dsheetmetal]

Congrats nice bull can't beat that meat in the freezer.

[Michelle_Nelson]

Good looking bull!  Congrats!

[julzzz]

congrats, nice bull.

[400out]

Nice bull! How do you like your gun? it is the rem 770 right 

[tbuck6568]

Its an old Savage 110c. .06 I took the walnut stock off and put on a synthetic ramline stock (totally awesome I highly recommend them) and a simple padded sling. Weaver style mounts with some nice steel rings and a Bushnell banner scope on it (again, awesome). The barrel looks a little short cause it is. I inherited this gun from my father and I think he had some weird work done on it, cause the barrel only measures 19.5". My rifle's been a challenge for me over the years but through it, I've learned (and still have a lot to learn) about the basics of getting absolute accuracy out of my hunting rifle. I shot this bull at 3-350 freehand and he was running. I missed the first shot cause I tried to lead him but then remembered to get back on fur.

[BigZum]

Nice Bull, Great Job !!

[BIGMIKE]

Awesome bull. great job.

[markts]

Congrats and welcome

[carpsniperg2]

congrats

[tbuck6568]

Thanks everybody!

[400out]

Its an old Savage 110c. .06 I took the walnut stock off and put on a synthetic ramline stock (totally awesome I highly recommend them) and a simple padded sling. Weaver style mounts with some nice steel rings and a Bushnell banner scope on it (again, awesome). The barrel looks a little short cause it is. I inherited this gun from my father and I think he had some weird work done on it, cause the barrel only measures 19.5". My rifle's been a challenge for me over the years but through it, I've learned (and still have a lot to learn) about the basics of getting absolute accuracy out of my hunting rifle. I shot this bull at 3-350 freehand and he was running. I missed the first shot cause I tried to lead him but then remembered to get back on fur.

wow i was a little far off nice kill

[tbuck6568]

I don't blame ya 400, it's had many modifications. I couldn't tell what it would be if I was looking at it for the first time either. It's a sweet rifle. Kicks like a mule, burps real loud, throws flame, punches tight groups, and I'm proud of her. It's taken a LOT of deer, antelope, and as of this year, FINALLY elk.

[colockumelk]

Nice bull! very pretty rack! Love the pictures of meat in the fridge.  The butchering can be really fun with an elk...sometimes I take those big roasts and give em a smack! Great first post.

Hope there are many more to come!

The best part is taking a nice bloody strip from the inner cavity and sticking it to your brothers face. 

[tbuck6568]

I was alone this year and didn't get that opportunity. When I get one with my brother, I'm gonna remember that. It'll probably turn into an all out fist fight...