Some pictures…

[Ucsdryder]

The shot was perfect, tight behind the shoulder and a couple inches above the elbow. It blew out his heart and he made it 50 yards before sliding down the hill a little farther.

If you zoom in, you can see fresh chewed grass clogged both holes. I think I caught the throat and the bullet pulled the grass through the hole which is why there was no blood. When I pulled off the shoulder the blood poured out by the gallon.

We butchered the bull but we didn’t bring any packs or bags. Steph says, let’s just carry some out and save a trip tomorrow. She loaded the back straps over her shoulders and grabbed the loons. Come on…how many girls are going to toss bloody meat over her shoulders and in her hair!

 

[Ucsdryder]

We came back the next morning and made 2 more trips. A dirty bastard of a coyote ate 10 pounds off a hind quarter and if we would have hung around a few more days I’d have posted up with the SAUM and waited for him to come back!!!

 

[Ucsdryder]

Oh and I always love this view on the way home!

thanks for following along on my picture heavy short recap!

 

[Ucsdryder]

As an archery hunter also mixing it up with a bull rifle tag this year—I love it. Standing by.


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Not going to lie…a rifle in my hands was pretty damn fun!

 

[TBHasler]

Great story. Thanks for sharing and congrats on a great bull!

 

[DCT1983]

Congrats, really enjoyed how you told the story and liked all of the pictures.

 

[Mudslinger]

Nice job! Congrats!

 

[Hunter26]

Good job man! Looks like you are turning over a new leaf.

 

[SaltySailor]

Awesome story man! I like the pic heavy ones. Can't believe the coyote went after the hind instead of a pile of fresh guts?!

 

[Cahunter805]

Great write up and congrats on a nice bull!! What are the specs on the rifle? What bullet? Looks like it did a great job!

 

[Ucsdryder]

Good job man! Looks like you are turning over a new leaf.

Nah, I’m an archery guy, but I’m equal opportunity!

 

[Ucsdryder]

Awesome story man! I like the pic heavy ones. Can't believe the coyote went after the hind instead of a pile of fresh guts?!

I peed next to the meat, left my sweaty undershirt, orange vest and hat there too. He was either really brave or really hungry!! The gut pile was 75 yards down the hill. I’m thinking he didn’t smell it?

 

[Ucsdryder]

Great write up and congrats on a nice bull!! What are the specs on the rifle? What bullet? Looks like it did a great job!

Tikka t3 action
AG composite stock
20” CF Barrel
Tbac Dominus suppressor
Vortex LHT
180gr ELD-M at 2750fps pushed with H1000

 

[Button]

Nice elk!