My largest bull elk, 847 yards wwith my 7STW

howard3

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I hunted in Utah last month and took this bull at 847 yards with my 7 STW. 195 grain Berger EOL at 2950 fps.
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It was a guided hunt on one of Utah's CWMU's. We had been glassing nice bulls for 2 days, but had not found the "one" I was hoping for. On the 3rd morning, we spotted a bull low and across the canyon from us. My guide got him in his Swaro spotting scope + iPhone Phone Skope combo, and we decided to go after him.
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He was 1180 yards away, so we dropped down till we hit an opening in the scrub oak where the range was 847. I set up on my sticks for the shot. There was no wind, and we were now almost level with the bull, so no up/down angle to consider. Took 2 hits in the right shoulder to put him down.

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My rifle was a McWhorter Custom, Stiller action, Brux barrel (1/8.5" twist). McMillan stock, TriggerTech trigger, Leupold VX6HD 3-18x44 scope with custom turret. Used a G7BR2 range finder.
 
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Nice animal and good shooting. Thanks for sharing.

Did you hit the shoulder or behind the crease? Quatering? Did the 195s stay in the bull or pass through?

I'm tentatively planning a hunt for next winter and I'm trying to decide if I want to try the 195s. I'm letting my cousin borrow it for a hunt in Colorado next week. Got some 180 Hybrids loaded at 3085fps for him. Hoping he gets one as that will help me decide.
 
Great shooting, super nice bull!! I really like the 7mm caliber. I have both a 7mm RM and a 7mm RUM. The only significant difference between the two are when heavy bullets are used. I use 162 gr. In the 7 RM (at 2970) and 180's (at 3060) in the 7 RUM, haven't tried the 195's yet.
Again great shots on a great bull!!
 
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