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  1. Iowafarmer

    How many grains at 600yds?

    Well I just returned from a New Mexico trip with Gila Apache outfitters they expect us to make 600-800yd shots I was scoffed at for saying I was confident at 400yds
  2. Iowafarmer

    First time Western Hunt

    Good glass is very important out west can’t shoot em if ya can’t see em
  3. Iowafarmer

    Buying new elk rifle

    Nice bull!! Hey I’d take a chip shot anytime.
  4. Iowafarmer

    Buying new elk rifle

  5. Iowafarmer

    Buying new elk rifle

    Now that kinda makes me want to go with the “06” just personally preference I guess
  6. Iowafarmer

    Buying new elk rifle

    WOW thanks for all the input guys looks like the tried and trusted 300WM has it over the latest and greatest 6.8 western probably good advice looked into 28 nosler also but again worried about ammo availability thanks again I’ll have to get into a gun store and do some looking
  7. Iowafarmer

    Buying new elk rifle

    I’m thinking of buying a new elk rifle got some cash burning a hole in my pocket. Considering x-bolt hells canyon, tikka, Bergara wilderness open to opinions thinking 6.8 western or 300WM little concerned about ammo availability for 6.8 I don’t reload any input would be helpful
  8. Iowafarmer

    My bucket list elk hunt

    If you’re looking for quantity of elk and not necessarily quality I’ve seen a ton of elk around Meeker Colorado I hunted with Cherry ranch not a real physical demanding hunt some blind hunting private land
  9. Iowafarmer

    New Mexico outfitter

    I hunted NM unit 16B in 2022 best elk habitat I’ve seen as far as feed and water compared to where I’ve hunted in Colorado and Montana saw a lot of impressive racks in pickups at campground on our way out we had really bad experience with Gila Apache outfitters from Reserve ran into some guys at...
  10. Iowafarmer

    New Mexico outfitter

    Yeah I hunted with Gila Apache outfitters in 2022 had similar experience very disappointing lazy inexperienced pot smoking guide poor camp site also cost $50 for guide license in NM so everyone has one don’t mean much
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