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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: tbuck6568 on November 25, 2010, 04:45:57 PM

Title: 2010 WA Elk
Post by: tbuck6568 on November 25, 2010, 04:45:57 PM: 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...
Title: Re: 2010 WA Elk
Post by: Coastal_native on November 25, 2010, 04:54:42 PM: 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!
Title: Re: 2010 WA Elk
Post by: tbuck6568 on November 25, 2010, 06:07:13 PM: Thanks!
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Post by: 3dsheetmetal on November 25, 2010, 06:25:11 PM: Congrats nice bull can't beat that meat in the freezer. :tup:
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on November 25, 2010, 06:27:08 PM: Good looking bull! Congrats!
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Post by: julzzz on November 25, 2010, 07:02:25 PM: congrats, nice bull. :IBCOOL:
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Post by: 400out on November 26, 2010, 10:56:20 AM: Nice bull! How do you like your gun? it is the rem 770 right :dunno:
Title: Re: 2010 WA Elk
Post by: tbuck6568 on November 26, 2010, 01:27:52 PM: 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.
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Post by: BigZum on November 26, 2010, 04:33:25 PM: Nice Bull, Great Job !!
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Post by: BIGMIKE on November 26, 2010, 06:14:23 PM: Awesome bull. great job.
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Post by: markts on November 26, 2010, 06:18:01 PM: Congrats and welcome ;)
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 26, 2010, 06:18:37 PM: congrats
Title: Re: 2010 WA Elk
Post by: tbuck6568 on November 27, 2010, 07:36:14 AM: Thanks everybody!
Title: Re: 2010 WA Elk
Post by: 400out on November 27, 2010, 08:03:49 AM: Quote from: tbuck6568 on November 26, 2010, 01:27:52 PM
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 :drool:
Title: Re: 2010 WA Elk
Post by: tbuck6568 on November 27, 2010, 10:16:12 AM: 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.
Title: Re: 2010 WA Elk
Post by: colockumelk on November 27, 2010, 12:39:57 PM: Quote from: Coastal_native on November 25, 2010, 04:54:42 PM
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. :puke:
Title: Re: 2010 WA Elk
Post by: tbuck6568 on November 28, 2010, 07:15:09 AM: 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...