nice shot. Looks like great terrain for long range shooting too. Hope you enjoy the meat, I have never shot one but a friend of mine had some of this meat and said it was great.
This is the same area I hunt every year. I have not gotten a tag in 8 years but I go elk hunting every year with my camera. The fire did burn alot of area but it is not a total loss. The burn areas are now covered with new grass and growth and thge next few years will make for magnificent...
I just came by a 7mm RUM yesterday. I think I will try the 160gr Acuu bond first. The guy I gaot it from was shooting 140gr bullets and was fairly happy with the groups he was getting but he thought that a heavier bullet would perform better. I have my deer hunt comping up in a couple of weeks...
Try putting the rifle in a deep freeze for 24 hrs. Then whack the end of the barrel on a padded bench. I have never had to do this but I have heard of people having success with it. Good luck and hope this helps