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Huh. I didn't think the .30-06 was enough for elk. At least that's what somebody on the internet told me.  Great story and great shooting. I can't even use a .30-06 for deer here in Iowa, yet I keep buying rifles chambered in .30-06 for some reason.
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Congratulation Guy, glad you were able to seal the deal.
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Congrats Cascade well done sounds like it all came together perfect..mb
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Congrats looks like great fun!
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Congrats on the hunt, great shot. Thanks for the story, photos, and gun/load details.
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Congrats to you!!!Enjoy the great eats.As we get older we find things that used to be easy isn't so anymore.Glad you had the help.
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Nice. Love that location. I'm tired of hunting the timber and brushy understood and deadfall.
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Congratulations Guy! Great story of a successful hunt!
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Outstanding! Recently saw you on youtube discussing the finer points of that rifle and your loads. Good stuff. When I grow up I want to be like you!
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Great hunt Cascade and great shot. Although I have used a 300 win mag on elk, I've been thinking about going back to the 30-06 as I'm not getting any younger. I am always amazed on how some animals can even take a step, much less travel as your elk did, with a hole in their heart. Thanks for sharing!!
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Good shooting and congrats on the cow!
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Outstanding! Recently saw you on youtube discussing the finer points of that rifle and your loads. Good stuff. When I grow up I want to be like you! Ha! That's funny. Thank you. Ya, I have loved the 30-06 cartridge for a long time. Decades. It does what I need it to do. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/r8Q6QLJh.jpg) Elk tenderloin last night. Regards, Guy
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Congratulations on a hard hunt done well.
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I'm rather impressed with the size of the hole in the heart at 405 yards from the ELD-X
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Guy, what scope and reticle did you use...it doesnt look like you were spinning turrets....
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Good stuff, congrats.
Neat looking country.
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Heck! It’ll even do the job at 475 yds.
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Great story, thanks for sharing.
Also Nice shooting and a Nice looking rifle/set up
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