Elk Camp 2010--Success!!! (pic heavy)
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Elk Camp 2010--Success!!! (pic heavy)
Howdy Fellow Guncranks,
First, many thanks to you boys for wishing us success in my post last week. It worked!
We spent a week in the Rockies, near Kremmling. First day on arrival---35 degrees, slight drizzle.
Next day and there after--Constant 30-60 mph winds and steady snow. We ended up with better than 2'. My buddy Gunny and his brother left early as the one way dirt road leading in was 16 miles long. We should have followed but........we are diehards and I always dreamed of being seriously "snowed in". (heck, we had plenty of grub, several hundreds rounds of ammo, uncaring attitude, and about a 1/4 tank of gas!
On the last day before leaving, my son Johnny (Sixgun Jr.) and I made a last ditch effort to bust an elk. Right at the end of the day as we were walking back to the Jeep, Johnny spied some elk. He instantly dropped to one knee for a better hold, pulled back the hammer on the 1886 Browning 45-70 and let loose one round. I thumbed off the safety on my Savage, lined up the Lyman ivory bead and was about to hammer another elk (not knowing if he connected) and Johnny hollars, "Don't shoot, mine's down". Dropped in it's tracks--the power of the 45-70 was demostrated here. Range was a full 100 yards, closer to 120.
We always agree that one elk is enough to deal with. Without horses, it ain't no easy job gettin' an elk back to camp. Our own Danny will tell you the value of horses.
One shot--one elk. Thats my boy!! Browning 1886 SRC 45-70-- Lyman tang sight--old original Lyman ivory bead front sight---375 grain NEI gas check bullet with 40 grains of RL-7 for 1700 fps. I loaded this ammo in 2004
Took us about 4 hours to quarter it up and get her back to camp and we were only several hundred yards from the parked Jeep. Blinding snow off and on, pitch darkness with 14 degree weather the whole time.---fun!
We got the Jeep Rubicon stuck the next day leaving. Couple of guys gave us a hand gettin' it out and then THEY got stuck. We got them out and we got stuck again. Then a guy comes rolling down the road with a Ford 4 door diesel and helped us get chains on our Jeep. We got out, went a few miles and there was a Ford Explorer stuck in the road. We dug him out.......well, to make a long story short, it took us a full 3 hours to drive 16 miles with the most of the time in the first 6 miles in the high country
We got back to Denver on Wed. night and took another full day and a half to butcher/grind it up.
Date stamps on my camera took a jump forward--can't explain it.
My butt is draggin' and I'm gonna sleep 12 hours tonight!
Thanks guys--talk to you tomorrow when I wake up.------------Sixgun
Gunny, George, Johnny and myself. Day 2
Sixgun Jr. (Johnny) working to keep his daddy warm.
Our lovely home.
A buddy I met on the trail--very friendly little guy.
Camp life--Johnny and myself.---It was not that nasty when we started---things just get that way after exhaustion. The rifle behind Johnny is our backup gun, a Rem 700 in 35 Whelen. Ha! A bolt gun backing up two leverguns.
Me with the 38-55 Savage (and the snow!)
Johnny--cow elk and 45-70
Look at this---heart eatin' Johnson!
Entrance hole
Exit hole--BTW, no vitals were hit. It must have clipped a bit of the spine on the way in, though it looked OK. Don't know, must have been the force of a heavy bullet near the spine. Gotta ask our own Doc about this one.
A few days later--Saige, Sierra, Johnny and Cynthia. Notice that frying pan in the front? Its whats left of a couple of pounds of elk meat. THATS the way to eat tacos. ----You boys have a great day----Sixgun
First, many thanks to you boys for wishing us success in my post last week. It worked!
We spent a week in the Rockies, near Kremmling. First day on arrival---35 degrees, slight drizzle.
Next day and there after--Constant 30-60 mph winds and steady snow. We ended up with better than 2'. My buddy Gunny and his brother left early as the one way dirt road leading in was 16 miles long. We should have followed but........we are diehards and I always dreamed of being seriously "snowed in". (heck, we had plenty of grub, several hundreds rounds of ammo, uncaring attitude, and about a 1/4 tank of gas!
On the last day before leaving, my son Johnny (Sixgun Jr.) and I made a last ditch effort to bust an elk. Right at the end of the day as we were walking back to the Jeep, Johnny spied some elk. He instantly dropped to one knee for a better hold, pulled back the hammer on the 1886 Browning 45-70 and let loose one round. I thumbed off the safety on my Savage, lined up the Lyman ivory bead and was about to hammer another elk (not knowing if he connected) and Johnny hollars, "Don't shoot, mine's down". Dropped in it's tracks--the power of the 45-70 was demostrated here. Range was a full 100 yards, closer to 120.
We always agree that one elk is enough to deal with. Without horses, it ain't no easy job gettin' an elk back to camp. Our own Danny will tell you the value of horses.
One shot--one elk. Thats my boy!! Browning 1886 SRC 45-70-- Lyman tang sight--old original Lyman ivory bead front sight---375 grain NEI gas check bullet with 40 grains of RL-7 for 1700 fps. I loaded this ammo in 2004
Took us about 4 hours to quarter it up and get her back to camp and we were only several hundred yards from the parked Jeep. Blinding snow off and on, pitch darkness with 14 degree weather the whole time.---fun!
We got the Jeep Rubicon stuck the next day leaving. Couple of guys gave us a hand gettin' it out and then THEY got stuck. We got them out and we got stuck again. Then a guy comes rolling down the road with a Ford 4 door diesel and helped us get chains on our Jeep. We got out, went a few miles and there was a Ford Explorer stuck in the road. We dug him out.......well, to make a long story short, it took us a full 3 hours to drive 16 miles with the most of the time in the first 6 miles in the high country
We got back to Denver on Wed. night and took another full day and a half to butcher/grind it up.
Date stamps on my camera took a jump forward--can't explain it.
My butt is draggin' and I'm gonna sleep 12 hours tonight!
Thanks guys--talk to you tomorrow when I wake up.------------Sixgun
Gunny, George, Johnny and myself. Day 2
Sixgun Jr. (Johnny) working to keep his daddy warm.
Our lovely home.
A buddy I met on the trail--very friendly little guy.
Camp life--Johnny and myself.---It was not that nasty when we started---things just get that way after exhaustion. The rifle behind Johnny is our backup gun, a Rem 700 in 35 Whelen. Ha! A bolt gun backing up two leverguns.
Me with the 38-55 Savage (and the snow!)
Johnny--cow elk and 45-70
Look at this---heart eatin' Johnson!
Entrance hole
Exit hole--BTW, no vitals were hit. It must have clipped a bit of the spine on the way in, though it looked OK. Don't know, must have been the force of a heavy bullet near the spine. Gotta ask our own Doc about this one.
A few days later--Saige, Sierra, Johnny and Cynthia. Notice that frying pan in the front? Its whats left of a couple of pounds of elk meat. THATS the way to eat tacos. ----You boys have a great day----Sixgun
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Re: Elk Camp 2010--Success!!! (pic heavy)
Congratulations, what an adventure crowned with success. Good job boys! Great pics.
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Awsome hunting camp! Wonderful story and pictures. Congrats on a successful hunt.
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Congrats Sixgun Jr. and Sr.!
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Re: Elk Camp 2010--Success!!! (pic heavy)
WOW !! Looks like a great hunt.
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Re: Elk Camp 2010--Success!!! (pic heavy)
Great hunt, Jack! Congratulations! The snow, wind, taking meat, and hunting with Sixgun Jr....all make for the best of hunts!
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How did some well dressed lad in red plaid get into your camp? I can tell by the way he dresses that he is a "Ladies Man".
Last time that I elk hunted , got 12 inches of the heavy wet stuff. Had to cut the hunt short just to get out of where we were.
Last time that I elk hunted , got 12 inches of the heavy wet stuff. Had to cut the hunt short just to get out of where we were.
Re: Elk Camp 2010--Success!!! (pic heavy)
Jack glad you guys had a good time and luck , horses are the only way to hunt course there is a down side to them you can get a leg cramp from too much riding danny
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Wow that is awesome. Love the pics. Congrats on a great hunt.
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Re: Elk Camp 2010--Success!!! (pic heavy)
Jack,
What a great hunt! And plenty of tales for future camp fires. Imagine this, I seriously considered taking a ride up to Buffalo Park to see you guys -- until I saw the weather forecast. BTW, thanks for the early look at the pics.
What a great hunt! And plenty of tales for future camp fires. Imagine this, I seriously considered taking a ride up to Buffalo Park to see you guys -- until I saw the weather forecast. BTW, thanks for the early look at the pics.
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Re: Elk Camp 2010--Success!!! (pic heavy)
Great report and pictures.
Congratulations on a successful hunt and a really great adventure, boy you guys are so lucky.
Congratulations on a successful hunt and a really great adventure, boy you guys are so lucky.
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Re: Elk Camp 2010--Success!!! (pic heavy)
That's great
Thanks for posting all the pictures
I can see why one elk is enough!!!
Thanks for posting all the pictures
I can see why one elk is enough!!!
Pete
Sometimes I wonder if it is worthwhile gnawing through the leather straps to get up in the morning..................
Sometimes I wonder if it is worthwhile gnawing through the leather straps to get up in the morning..................
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Sounds like an awesome trip! Old guns, snow, stuck jeep, and success. Doesn't get no better.
P.S.
I have a Rubicon so I know what it takes to stick one. Awesome!
P.S.
I have a Rubicon so I know what it takes to stick one. Awesome!
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Re: Elk Camp 2010--Success!!! (pic heavy)
WOW Jack, looks like you boy's have been living the good life. Congratulations dude!!!
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Great adventure!
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You can't get much more 'back to the basics' than bringing the meat home to your family. With a beautiful wife and those little girls to reward the efforts with smiles like that, I'd be hunting every weekend...!
Glad to see the joy there, even during what may be the hardest times imaginable. Prayers of joy and of resolve up for all.Sixgun wrote:
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Thanks for the report, Sixgun. Congratulations Jr., for bringing home the meat.
I haven't been deer or elk hunting in a number of years and come fall I sure get that overwhelming urge to grab a rifle and hit the woods. I just can't seem to find the time. Enjoyed the pics immensely.
I haven't been deer or elk hunting in a number of years and come fall I sure get that overwhelming urge to grab a rifle and hit the woods. I just can't seem to find the time. Enjoyed the pics immensely.
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Congrats, Sixgun, Jr! I was always taught that success belongs to those that work hardest for it. Puttin' up with hardship counts. Being prepared helps... ie: chains!
Looks like a good time was had by all, great to see a camp full of smilin' faces!
Looks like a good time was had by all, great to see a camp full of smilin' faces!
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What a Great Hunt...the Stuff Dreams are made of.Thank You.
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Congratulations Jack and Jr., perseverance pays off.
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Awsome. Man what a change that'd be from Texas.
Congrats to Sixgun Jr!
Congrats to Sixgun Jr!
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Congrats
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Re: Elk Camp 2010--Success!!! (pic heavy)
Great report and pictures. Thanks for sharing. No shots of the stuck Rubicon?
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"elk don't know how many legs a horse has".
great job.
great job.
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Thanks for sharing your adventure. Awesome pictures. Nice family
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Great Stuff Jack!!!
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Ravenman wrote:Great report and pictures. Thanks for sharing. No shots of the stuck Rubicon?
Ha! We never like to remember (through pictures) of bad things! But.........here is a pic I took right after the dig out to show how much snow we had.
Thanks guys---It sure was lots of fun. And........................like I said in an earlier post, its not beyond the means of the average guy. I punch a clock for a living and it was easily affordable. With airfare, gas, food, out-of-state-tag ($350 for cow) I believe I only spent a little over a thou. Starting up costs is a bit expensive with the tent, woodstove, tarps, etc. I'd be happy to give any of you boys info.
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Serious snow! Big bullets,,,,, what'll do alot will do a little
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Great story and pictures! Well done!