Recent content by wrldhunter

Vitals are a little more forward on all of African game, Oryx is certainly included. Assuming the animal is broadside, your aim point should be straight up front leg and the bottom 1/3 of the animal. 300 Win, 180 gr bullets Around 200 yard shot Shot 2 times

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I usully figure 10% of hunt value as a rule of thumb. If you feel they did an excellent job for you maybe consider more. If the owner is also your guide I'll sometimes give less than 10% because he's already made his money on the hunt. Hope this helps.

Hunted with him in 2007 during the first muzzy hunt in October after the youth hunt. Saw a lot of elk, we were in elk everyday. Never did take a bull, was holding out for something exceptional. Nice accomodations, we stayed at the cabin at Micks house. Not sure what kind of hunt you are...

If both bullets are giving sub MOA grouping, it sounds like either would work well for you. In my opinion, I would go with the Bergers. Berger offers you a better bullet coefficient and I prefer a little heavier bullet for hunting bull elk. Most of the time I hunt with a 168 gr Berger VLD in...

I have hunted this unit twice with a first rifle tag and unless there is a significant snow the elk stay up high as long as they can. Once it does snow they do start to move but its not like they will be standing next to the road unless you are very lucky. Both times I drew this tag I did kill...

There is decent access in this unit with 4x4 and atv roads. I wouldn't say the unit is forgiving for older hunters. A lot of this unit is at high elevations and can be fairly steep. Add in the possibility of an early snow and this unit just became unforgiving. There are a lot of elk in this...

Diamond D Bar Outfitters Gary Dickey 719-850-1722 http://www.diamond-d-bar-outfitters.com/elk_hunting.htm He guides in a good area and is a very good guy.

Take a look at Brumfield Taxidermy located in Clifton. He has done a lot of taxidermy work for my family and friends and does an excellent job. Greg Brumfield can be found on the web at www.brumfieldtaxidermy.com. His contact information is on his web-page. Good Luck.