muzzleloader elk hunt 2024

[castnblast75]

Hello all, looking to do a muzzleloader hunt with my brother this fall 2024. We have 4/5 pts and looking for an outfitter in the SW portion of Colorado, as I hear there was quite a winter kill in the northern part of the state (even the elk herd). We are a couple of older gentlemen with some health issues. But, will be up for the task. Lodging would be nice to return to during midday. But, not a must. I would appreciate any info, as the years are ticking by. TY, JR

 

[Aluna_]

any recommendations on a muzzleloader that's lightweight for a small teen ?

 

[cgasner1]

They are all pretty light I’d look at more a lighter bullet to reduce some recoil most muzzy kick hard to due being lite

 

[Aluna_]

They are all pretty light I’d look at more a lighter bullet to reduce some recoil most muzzy kick hard to due being lite

Thank you

 

[Aluna_]

Hunting first bull elk ever in 15 beyond excited

 

[SwaggyD]

Haha I killed my elk in October in crocs ! Wasn't expecting to see one I was half asleep first thing in the am

Hunting first bull elk ever in 15 beyond excited

I thought you said you killed a bull last year in crocs? How could this be your first bull then?

 

[WildWill]

I thought you said you killed a bull last year in crocs? How could this be your first bull then?

She said it was a cow.


PS: on another thread

 

[SwaggyD]

She said it was a cow.


PS: on another thread

thanks - never saw that post.

 

[cgasner1]

Hunting first bull elk ever in 15 beyond excited

Should look into the Thor bullets they make a 250 grain would be pretty ideal

 

[Aluna_]

I thought you said you killed a bull last year in crocs? How could this be your first bull then?

That was a cow that was my first ever hunt of any animal

 

[SwaggyD]

That was a cow that was my first ever hunt of any animal

my mistake.

 

[WildWill]

Most all of the name brand in-line muzzleloaders are perfectly good guns. I'd suggest going to a store where you can hold as many as possible and see what feels right for you. Honestly a good peep sight is more important IMO check out Williams western precision peep sight. I use Thor 300gr bullets but agree with going with the 250gr if concerned about recoil they work amazing.
My 2023 NM muzzleloader deer.

 

[Aluna_]

my mistake.

No worries just grateful for another hunt been waiting 7 yrs for an elk tag in this unit.

 

[Deerhunter6250]

I shoot a traditions pursuit ultralight with 250 grain Thor bullets and a Williams peep. Does wonders on elk.