2013 OYHSP New Mexico Rifle Hunt

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sesh

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It's funny because the last night I was there we had a long conversation at the dinner table about shooting sticks. The guides shared many stories of the similar experiences with hunters. Guess they didn't sink in. Too bad really, he was a nice guy and I truly wanted everyone to tag out, but you could tell he over-analyzed things and felt he needed the gadgets to help him perform.

One night they were discussing hand-loads and really getting into the intricacies of the art. Believe me, if I had the time I'd get into it more than I do but with four kids and all their activities I find that I don't really have the time to put into it like I should so I just sat there quietly and tried my hardest to stay out of the conversation because I'm sitting there with a box of factory loads. Mr. Shooting Sticks finally looks over at me and asks, "What kind of groups are you shooting?" and me being a little bit of a smart ass, said "Minute of Elk". Guides start laughing and he just gives me a blank look and moves on. Either I'm an idiot or he has no sense of humor...or both:)
 

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I would take a calm relaxed shot at 350 yards 10 times out of 10 over having to rush a shot at 60 yards in the timber after hiking up the mountain. As I recall last year we had elk step out of a timbered draw just under a 100 yards. We were trudging through waist deep snow when the elk surprised us. They had us nailed and only presented a shot window of a couple seconds before they quickly trotted into more cover. We continued the stalk towards the herd, we had spotted before the other herd surprised us, I later dropped my elk at 330 yards with one well placed shot.
 

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I shot a cow in NM last year and made the mistake of splitting the meat with my brother. My wife is starting to panic now that we are getting low.
 
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I think the gentleman that dropped his shooting sticks has been watching too many episodes of "Under Wild Skies - Africa". I wonder if the son was his gun bearer and the guide was going to be his tracker...........sorry, I couldn't hep myself:sorry4:
 

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