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Headin' out for a late season elk hunt with my handi
« on: December 03, 2008, 06:13:02 PM »
Well, after 20 years of trying to draw an archery bull
tag in AZ  >:( (and drawn 2, killed 1), I decided to put in
for a rifle cow tag.   

Actually got drawn!  ;D  I head out tommorrow with my
270 ultra comp handi in search of some meat..  The gun
is shooting great!

Hopefully, I'll have a story and some pics to post
soon...

Mike

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Re: Headin' out for a late season elk hunt with my handi
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2008, 06:29:58 PM »
As always, we vicariously hope for a successful hunt for you. Even if you don't kill anything (and especially if you do), a story and pics of your hunt would be roundly appreciated.

Just out of curiosity, what ammo are you using that is so accurate?

Jeff
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Re: Headin' out for a late season elk hunt with my handi
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2008, 07:02:45 PM »
I only shoot handloads....

I've been using Remington nickel brass, cci primers and max loads of H-4831
with either 130 grain nosler or sierra bullets.  (they have been my mule deer
loads... if I put in in the boiler room, it'll kill an elk - at least a cow...)

They've both shot under an inch at 100 yards and both bullets have same
impact point.  Which is a 1st for me. 

Hope to take my first big game animal with the Handi!

Mike
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Re: Headin' out for a late season elk hunt with my handi
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2008, 10:32:35 PM »
 Good Luck ;)
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Re: Headin' out for a late season elk hunt with my handi
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2008, 11:30:17 PM »
I wish you good luck!

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Re: Headin' out for a late season elk hunt with my handi
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2008, 05:24:11 AM »
Good luck Mike, nothing tastes as good as fat cow!!  ;D

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Re: Headin' out for a late season elk hunt with my handi
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2008, 07:10:10 AM »
Good luck!
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Re: Headin' out for a late season elk hunt with my handi
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2008, 11:39:33 AM »
go get em
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Re: Headin' out for a late season elk hunt with my handi
« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2008, 02:53:15 PM »
HANDI-SUCCESS!!   ;D

New post to follow soon!!!
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