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Old 04-16-2008, 04:29 PM
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Folically Challenged
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Default RE: 6mm Remington and elk

ORIGINAL: homers brother

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Am I selective with shots I'll take on elk? Absolutely. But, I'm selective with shots I'll take on deer and antelope, too. Trophy bull of a lifetime quartering away at 250 yards? I'm probably going to pass, whether I'm armed with the .243 orwhether I happen to be carrying the .300. Broadside? Maybe I won't pass. Would I attempt a stalk to close the range a little? Sure I would. Trophy pronghorn at 500 while carrying the .300 Wby? I've passed on that one, too. Too much wind and a fawn kept sneaking in behind him. No amount of bony structure on an animal's head is worth a potentially crippling shot, regardless of the caliber I'm carrying.

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So you're proficient with the weapon, and you're selective about your shots. I'd say you're good to go.

Will you be doing a DIY hunt, or with an outfitter?

FC
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