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
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
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
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
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...
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