NM Elk Hunt

[EOD Diver]

So found some old Barnes TSX handloads I made up about 15 years ago and they shot pretty well out of the M48 Legacy. The rifle seems to shoot just about anything you feed it well. I had a shot at redemption with the kiddos and was lucky enough to connect a little better this time around. Mom was along to get a few pics. It was a great first elk hunt for the kids and they did awesome! They helped with the field dressing and got a crash course in what makes an ungulate tick. I couldn’t be more happy and proud.
V/R,
Joe

 

[DrMike]

Superb hunt, Joe! Glad the children were able to be with you. Love those pictures of young'uns joining dad on the hunt.

 

[truck driver]

Again thanks for the pictures. Very happy you were able to find some ammo and seal the deal and spend time with the family in the field.

 

[sask boy]

Joe having your family in the field with you is always a win-win situation :mrgreen:.
Thank you for letting us all be a part of this hunt .
Beautiful photos!!

Blessings,
Dan

 

[SJB358]

Congrats Joe. Fresh elk in the vehicle for the trip home has to be a bonus. Congrats buddy.

Give us some details on the TSX load.

 

[Guy Miner]

Well, congratulations!

Fresh elk steaks? Never a bad thing...

Getting the family in on the hunt? Super!

Guy

 

[AFG270]

Congratulations on the elk! Great to see the kids out with you. Excellent photos.

 

[EOD Diver]

Thank you guys! It was a great hunt and wonderful to have the family along. The wife really got some super pics of the hunt and kids. I really got a kick out of the kids. I was glad to find those old handloads of a 180 Barnes TSX with 74gr of 7828sc in Win cases. They punched through both sides of the elk and made a mess of the lungs.

 

[DrMike]

Fine dining and taken before the family. Doesn't get much better than that!

 

[pre6422hornet]

New Mexico and Elk... Can't go wrong with either. I sure do miss it.

Congrats on the hunt. Looks like some great memories to be made for all.