goinhuntn Report post Posted November 19, 2017 My dad has the late rifle hunt Dec 1. can't wait to get out & help him find a good bull. Weather has been pretty warm & dry in his unit, I think hunt is going to be tougher than years past!! We are still going to have a great time regardless of the outcome!! We are heading over 3 days before the season & staying until he tags out or the season ends. Good luck to all with tags!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cole_train Report post Posted November 19, 2017 Headed to Arizona next week to hunt Unit 1. Really looking forward to it. Looks like it's been warm and dry down that way with no change in sight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azruger Report post Posted November 19, 2017 Kids are shooting great!!! And mom.is spot on four our cow elk hunt in unit 8. Can't freaking wait to go hunting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted November 19, 2017 these temps are stupid 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted November 19, 2017 Kids are shooting great!!! And mom.is spot on four our cow elk hunt in unit 8. Can't freaking wait to go hunting. Good luck brother! Can’t wait to hear about it...wish I could make it up there to help out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted November 19, 2017 Just got back from some long range verification with the elk rifles....anything within 1200 yards is dying. 6.5SS pushing a 150 SMK @ 3157fps into a 2.7" 3 shot at 926 yards. (Backup or coyote rifle) .280AI pushing a 175 Berger Elite Hunter (velocity verification shows faster than I believe, but the drops don't lie) into a 3" 3 shot group @ 926. Verified drops at 545, 763, 926, 1201. (Going to try and get someone to dump a bull with this rifle) 7RM pushing a 180 Berger @ 2996, 2.5" 5 shot group @ 806, plus a bull taken @ 662 end of Sept. .300RUM pushing a 230 Hybrid at 3068, drops confirmed at 545, 763, 926, 1201, 1435, 1565. 3 shot group @ 1435 was ~5". 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azruger Report post Posted November 19, 2017 Yes these temps are ridiculous... looks dry gonna have to be near water it looks like. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntnfish Report post Posted November 19, 2017 Yeah, unless your in Lance's crew. You could be in the next county and still be looking good. Nice work. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted November 20, 2017 Cooled off in payson today. Was 27 degrees when I did plant check this morning. Verified zero this morning and will check drops this week and next weekend. Good time to go through your pack and get rid of all the shoot you dont need. Elk quarters are heavy!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannakillabigbull Report post Posted November 20, 2017 Got out yesterday and walked up on 4 bulls at 100 yards in the morning, then glassed up another 3 bulls at last light. None of them that big. Lots of elk to be found but I'll have to get a lot closer than Lance.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singleshot Report post Posted November 20, 2017 Headed out the Tuesday after thanksgiving. I will take this weather over deep snow anytime . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted November 20, 2017 Going to be full moon for the hunt also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaton Report post Posted November 20, 2017 I'll be in 6a with my 16year old son on his 1st elk tag 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaton Report post Posted November 20, 2017 I'll be in 6a with my 16year old son on his 1st elk tag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaton Report post Posted November 20, 2017 Oh yeah forgot to say good luck to everyone as well. With these conditions water will be good. Hopefully we find the right tank. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
