NWBlacktail
Handloader
- Dec 17, 2011
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Took this cow the last week of February. Spotted the herd at about 800 yards, well outside my comfort zone. No matter, it was an easy stalk down and around a hill. I reacquired the herd at about 400 yards, ranged them, and dialed up my scope.
I could have ended it right there, but the herd was content, so I stalked in closer for a better look. Got to about 200 yards and set-up over a stump. I had great concealment, and a solid rest.
It was a sight to behold. About 70 elk. A few spikes/rag horns. Several yearlings. And many many cows. All within easy rifle range. They were totally undisturbed and unpressured. I ended up just watching them for about 15 minutes before taking this one.
Took it with a 280 ack. 168 grain Barns LRX
I could have ended it right there, but the herd was content, so I stalked in closer for a better look. Got to about 200 yards and set-up over a stump. I had great concealment, and a solid rest.
It was a sight to behold. About 70 elk. A few spikes/rag horns. Several yearlings. And many many cows. All within easy rifle range. They were totally undisturbed and unpressured. I ended up just watching them for about 15 minutes before taking this one.
Took it with a 280 ack. 168 grain Barns LRX