Elk hunting @ 16ft

[crkckr]

Don't forget, bullets at close range have not 'gone to sleep' (typical 100 - 125 yards) thus the rear of the bullet is still yawing significantly. This will reduce penetration, but not expansion. I suspect this is the reason, at least in part, for the bullet recovery in this case... plus, elk have some pretty stout neck muscles from carrying around those big racks! Great hunt and that's the perfect range to assure a good shot!
Cheer,
crkckr

 

[Worriedman]

Where did you get that trailer, or did you build it?

 

[RockyMtnUT]

Where did you get that trailer, or did you build it?

This one is a friends

 

[vancewalker007]

View attachment 153151 View attachment 153150 I had the custom 28 Nosler ready for that long range shot and ended up 16ft when I sent the 175grain Nosler LRAB. It went in the base of neck broadside and found under skin. I was by myself hunting and was able to get it back whole thanks to my capstan winch.
I hope to hunt the CWMU again next year. Utah.

Wow shout out for Nosler, that bullet came through the pressure cooker.

 

[Troutslayer2]

Congrats. This makes me happy that I am shooting the LRAB.

 

[OG10]

That is awsome, congratulations.

 

[Jump-High-235]

Congrats!

 

[tribb]

View attachment 153151 View attachment 153150 I had the custom 28 Nosler ready for that long range shot and ended up 16ft when I sent the 175grain Nosler LRAB. It went in the base of neck broadside and found under skin. I was by myself hunting and was able to get it back whole thanks to my capstan winch.
I hope to hunt the CWMU again next year. Utah.

 

[tribb]

What is the cwmu?

 

[Steelthowl]

Amazing bull.. Congratulations

 

[vancewalker007]

What is the cwmu?

Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit. It usually involves a private land owner working with a game Dept to allow hunter access.

 

[Steelthowl]

Great.. Picture of the recovered bullet?

 

[Joe Bishop]

Having the right tools for the job sure makes the world of difference. Nice bull!!

 

[McCrackin]

Good for you, sounds like the stars aligned for you! You say you were hunting alone... I'll hunt with ya, you sound like a good luck charm! lol