yes especially since I have an Elk tag in my pocket that's only valid til August 31st.Be nice to find a good Blackhorn load for it to shoot an elk with.( probably try Grouse's suggestion) I plan on using the Mountaineer for antelope and deer just to test it and the bloodline bullets. Unfortunately summer is hectic with the gardens and putting up food. Gotta start cutting firewood next week. I like to eat and be warm in the winter. Not an easy task to accomplish here where I live. Next time out I will experiment more. Still gotta help 3 of the kids practice too before the season starts for them, which is Sept. 12th.