Montana elk

banjo · Nov 9, 2014

Well after many miles logged on horse and foot we finally got into the elk big time yesterday. Watched a herd of 200 or so elk come out of a irrigated alfalfa field work their way up the mountains from about 2 miles away.We watched very nervously for 30 mins trying to decide are they coming up our drainage or do we need to move.They finally committed to their route and luckily it was gonna bring them close enough for a shot hopefully.With 12 or 15 bulls in the herd I picked out the largest one I could find which wasn't easy with that many elk.With the herd at 700 yards I find the bull I had decided on ranged him one last time adjusted the scope the correct amount with a very solid rest over my backpack squeezed the trigger.My 30 year old dream of killing a bull was realized. The herd didn't have a clue what happened and ran straight up the mountain to us.The kid that was with me grabbed my rifle and killed another nice bull.It was the most intense 30 minutes of hunting I have ever been a part of.

If someone is willing to post pics for me pm me I'll send to you

turk870 · Nov 9, 2014

Congrats if I was at home I'd try to help with the pics.
I love Montana will prob go there next year if the funds work out
Y'all were in bob Marshall weren't ya
Look forward to the pics

banjo · Nov 9, 2014

We had moved down towards Dillon Friday after not seeing much up north but did see probably 20 different bighorn Rams up there.To bad tags for those are impossible to get.

easy45 · Nov 9, 2014

Congrats

RUGER · Nov 9, 2014

That is awesome man.

I can't imagine shooting that far, that is amazing.

Congrats and can't wait to see the pics !

banjo · Nov 9, 2014

I had been shooting 6'' groups at 650 for 4 months b4 I left.I didn't want watch one walk away cause I wasn't prepared. The 7mm done a great job and made a complete passthru.

Southpaw · Nov 9, 2014

Southpaw · Nov 9, 2014

RUGER · Nov 9, 2014

That is awesome man, congrats again and GREAT shooting !!!

MMHunter · Nov 9, 2014

Awesome bull! That's some good shooting for sure!

booche · Nov 10, 2014

Good Job Man!!!! Great shot, hunt, and story.

banjo · Nov 10, 2014

Sometimes I would have too sandbag the rangefinder at longer distances.I have leupold 1200I with TBR it works perfect out to 850 tell exactly how many moa to adjust for range with angle.