Old man, old cartridge, old elk

[270elk]

I turned 75 this May and officially moved into Geezer-hood! I drew a Wyoming bull tag after 12 years of applying. I spent the spring and summer working on getting into realistic shape for a 75 year old. I had planned on using my Kimber 270 for the hunt but I received a new rifle for my 75th birthday. It is a Sako 90 hunter in 30/06 so that is what I took on my hunt. The cliff note version of the hunt are as follows: 1) I used an outfitter, 2) I took the bull on the evening of the second day, 3) saw lots of elk, 4) shooting practice paid off with a 350 yard shot, 5) the old cartridge preformed flawlessly,) the outfitter is outstanding, and finally this hunt fulfilled a life long dream.

 

[npaden]

Congratulations! Awesome to just be getting out there at 75. Hope to be doing the same some day.

 

[Westelker]

I turned 75 this May and officially moved into Geezer-hood! I drew a Wyoming bull tag after 12 years of applying. I spent the spring and summer working on getting into realistic shape for a 75 year old. I had planned on using my Kimber 270 for the hunt but I received a new rifle for my 75th birthday. It is a Sako 90 hunter in 30/06 so that is what I took on my hunt. The cliff note version of the hunt are as follows: 1) I used an outfitter, 2) I took the bull on the evening of the second day, 3) saw lots of elk, 4) shooting practice paid off with a 350 yard shot, 5) the old cartridge preformed flawlessly,) the outfitter is outstanding, and finView attachment 389160ally this hunt fulfilled a View attachment 389160life long dream.
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Congratulations! That was an awesome shot on an outstanding bull. I hope you have wall space to show this beauty off. You should be real proud of yourself after 12 years applying. Thanks for sharing!

 

[270elk]

Thank you very much

 

[CPAjeff]

Congrats on the success - thanks for sharing!

 

[rtraverdavis]

Dang, that is a really awesome bull. Congratulations!

 

[JohnBud]

Awesome bull! Congrats!

 

[Big Sky Guy]

Congrats! Great bull! Any pics of the rifle!? Been eyeing those Sako 90's since they were released, probably spring for the peak if I can decide on caliber, .30-06 is a strong contender for my style of hunting. Is yours 1:11 or 1:10? Will you change your handle to 30-06elk now?

 

[Sask hunter]

Congrats!

 

[hank4elk]

Nice one! Congrates!

 

[270elk]

Congrats! Great bull! Any pics of the rifle!? Been eyeing those Sako 90's since they were released, probably spring for the peak if I can decide on caliber, .30-06 is a strong contender for my style of hunting. Is yours 1:11 or 1:10? Will you change your handle to 30-06elk now?

I think Sako uses a 1:11 twist. I really don't care, it is very accurate with anything I put through it. I was using a 165 Swift Scirocco which is devastating. Nope, I am a 270 guy.

 

[elkhuntinfool78]

Congrats on getting in done at 75 years young! And an absolutely gorgeous bull to boot!!

 

[Walkathon]

Congratulations! Glad you had a good hunt. Nice bull

 

[Silentstalker]

Congrats on a great bull!

 

[Bux_N_Beards]

Congratulations! That’s awesome. Beautiful bull

 

[mtmuley]

Awesome. No PRC, no suppressor just a solid rifle. mtmuley

 

[Bowmannate2000]

Congrats and great job fulfilling your dream!

 

[Big Sky Guy]

I think Sako uses a 1:11 twist. I really don't care, it is very accurate with anything I put through it. I was using a 165 Swift Scirocco which is devastating. Nope, I am a 270 guy.View attachment 389182View attachment 389182

Beautiful rig. Did the brake come with the rifle?

They have historically been 1:11 and threaded 15x1 when threaded from factory but I see they’ve gone to 1:10 and 5/8x24. I agree I am unsure it matters much, just curious.

 

[Paisano]

Congrats and thank you for sharing your story!!!!

 

[Southern Elk]

Congrats! I killed my bull last year with a 30-06. I plan to do it again this year.