Thanks for the comments everyone. It was a great hunt and we were both very happy with our bulls considering the competition and the overall lack of numbers in the area.
Originally Posted by
salukipv1
did notice that pack, what kind is it? trying to find a pack....but I go back n forth on pack frames vs. huge vs. small, hard to find it all in 1 pack. also a light one would be nice, some of these packs alone unloaded I swear weigh 10lbs or more!
What cartridges/calibers did you guys use?
Originally Posted by
300ultramagshooter
How many years did you apply before you got drawn and what area did you hunt.also what rifle and calibers did you guys use? thats a nice pack I'm goin to have to check it out I currently use this pack
www.bullpacs.com
It's an Eberlestock J34 pack. The big reason I chose it was for the rifle scabbard, but they make some without the scabbard as well. It isn't the lightest pack in the world, empty it weighs in right at 7lbs, but it sure can haul a load.
I shoot a 7mm Rem Mag and was using 160gr accubonds. My friend shoots a 300 WSM and I think he uses a bullet called a "Failsafe". Mine dropped pretty much DRT but I think it would have with any bullet. He actually hit his in the neck and it took a finishing shot.
I hunted a General tag. This is my 3rd year in a row to hunt in Wyoming on a General tag. I have a system figured out where I can draw one every year but it isn't exactly cheap. You have to put in for the "special" tag every other year for it to work which is an extra $500 for the state of Wyoming every other year. Add in the fuel to pull our travel trailer up there and back and I don't even want to calculate out the cost per pound of meat!