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Hi Folks,
I hope everyone is well. I found out this morning I drew a very nice New Mexico MZ Elk Tag. While they reshuffle the deck each year, this will likely be a once in a lifetime tag ( especially considering my current age ). Even though I MZ CO Elk every year, I chose to hire a guide ( and it really ups the draw odds ). After speaking to the Outfitter today, he want's me to be proficient out to 300 yards. While I've shot a lot of deer and one Elk with a MZ over the years, my longest shot at game hs been < 150 yards. Most < 50 yards.
I have a few options in the safe:
45 Fast Twist Disc
Knight Disc Extreme, MK-85 or LRH. All 50s
Disc Extreme .52
50 Cal Omega
I'm not sure about a 300 yrd scope. I have a couple of Nikon Omega BDC scopes which are pretty good on clarity but I've never messed around with the BDC Features.
Finally, I'll need Elk Hitting power out to 300. I'm thinking 275 Grain Lehigh / Bloodlines in the .52 but have not really commited. I could go with 495 No Excuses in a 50 but I'd imaginge a pretty good arch. How about Ed's 495s in the fast twist 45?
I'm open for suggestions. I have 6 months and the clock is ticking.
I hope everyone is well. I found out this morning I drew a very nice New Mexico MZ Elk Tag. While they reshuffle the deck each year, this will likely be a once in a lifetime tag ( especially considering my current age ). Even though I MZ CO Elk every year, I chose to hire a guide ( and it really ups the draw odds ). After speaking to the Outfitter today, he want's me to be proficient out to 300 yards. While I've shot a lot of deer and one Elk with a MZ over the years, my longest shot at game hs been < 150 yards. Most < 50 yards.
I have a few options in the safe:
45 Fast Twist Disc
Knight Disc Extreme, MK-85 or LRH. All 50s
Disc Extreme .52
50 Cal Omega
I'm not sure about a 300 yrd scope. I have a couple of Nikon Omega BDC scopes which are pretty good on clarity but I've never messed around with the BDC Features.
Finally, I'll need Elk Hitting power out to 300. I'm thinking 275 Grain Lehigh / Bloodlines in the .52 but have not really commited. I could go with 495 No Excuses in a 50 but I'd imaginge a pretty good arch. How about Ed's 495s in the fast twist 45?
I'm open for suggestions. I have 6 months and the clock is ticking.
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