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New Mexico, here we come! #199005 04/17/2019 2:32 PM
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So stinking pumped this morning. Me and another handgun hunter (Andyhunter on this site), drew New Mexico.

Not only did we draw, but we drew our first choice...the Gila.

Not only did we draw the Gila, this is our first year to apply.

Crazy lucky!


The meat won't fry if the lead don't fly.
Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: Randy M] #199006 04/17/2019 2:34 PM
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 Originally Posted By: Randy M
So stinking pumped this morning. Me and another handgun hunter (Andyhunter on this site), drew New Mexico.

Not only did we draw, but we drew our first choice...the Gila.

Not only did we draw the Gila, this is our first year to apply.

Crazy lucky!


Congratulations!

Are you going to use your new .460??


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Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: Whitworth] #199007 04/17/2019 2:41 PM
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 Originally Posted By: Whitworth
 Originally Posted By: Randy M
So stinking pumped this morning. Me and another handgun hunter (Andyhunter on this site), drew New Mexico.

Not only did we draw, but we drew our first choice...the Gila.

Not only did we draw the Gila, this is our first year to apply.

Crazy lucky!


Congratulations!

Are you going to use your new .460??


Not yes, but hell yes...


The meat won't fry if the lead don't fly.
Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: Whitworth] #199008 04/17/2019 2:41 PM
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Congrats!


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Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: Randy M] #199009 04/17/2019 2:45 PM
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Whit,
This right here, is exactly why I ventured off into the .460 and have been working since last summer on developing a platform and load. Just. For. Elk.

My goal is to be extremely proficient with the BFR (topped with RMR red-dot) out to 150 yards, off shooting sticks.

I'm already feeling really good with what I have right now out to 100, which is the furthest I've shot it so far. But every time I go to my lease, I spend a considerable amount of time working on this exact scenario.

Now that I have a load that I'm 95% sure I'm using, it's time to go beyond 100.

Thanks for asking!

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The meat won't fry if the lead don't fly.
Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: Randy M] #199019 04/17/2019 3:52 PM
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Good luck and bring home the goods!!!


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Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: adbhowler] #199021 04/17/2019 4:23 PM
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way to go Randy...


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Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: jamesfromjersey] #199028 04/17/2019 8:18 PM
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Good luck. I hunted the Gila in 84 with a flintlock longrifle. I had a Bear, Deer and turkey tag. Saw a lot of elk near a place called Lost lake we found. We south at Reserve and just out of Pleasanton where you turn off the Highway to the San Francisco Hot Springs we drove up into the wilderness. Lot of turkey. Found one bear in 9 days. Saw several mountain lions in the canyons.
Good luck.
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Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: Hawkeye] #199029 04/17/2019 9:23 PM
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You're going to have a GREAT HUNT...I just know it


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Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: Franchise] #199032 04/17/2019 9:53 PM
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Congratulations! That's going to be one to remember!

Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: RH Custom Guns] #199033 04/17/2019 9:56 PM
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Thanks everyone.

Now the real work begins. I stay in reasonably good shape year round but it's time to step it up. A lot.

More squats and less scotch...


The meat won't fry if the lead don't fly.
Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: Randy M] #199039 04/17/2019 11:41 PM
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Congratulations Randy! NM is my favorite vacation spot, but I've not hunted there. My son and I will be camping and hiking on the Jicarilla Apache Nation this summer. Have fun and good luck! Maybe I'll get invited over for elk! I'll bring the scotch
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Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: RH Custom Guns] #199041 04/18/2019 12:57 AM
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Awesome Randy!!

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Congrats and good luck Randy.


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Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: Randy M] #199047 04/18/2019 1:21 AM
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Congratulations on your elk tag!

I have seen enough of your pictures on the Bragging Board to know that the elk are in trouble!

Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: cmnash] #199049 04/18/2019 1:25 AM
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Good luck!

Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: RSW] #199053 04/18/2019 1:43 AM
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Good luck. Wow first year draw, guess you already have the luck with you.

Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: ruger4570] #199057 04/18/2019 4:44 AM
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Fell in love with New Mexico last year while hunting there.

We saw Rio Grande turkey, Antelope. And Prairie Dogs, LOTS of

PRAIRIE DOGS.. 221 Fireball was what l did battle with against

pesky creatures. 35gr Bergers helped too. We were on private land.

Rancher had 110 sections for us to play/shoot on.

New Mexico is addicting!!

Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: RH Custom Guns] #199185 04/24/2019 12:22 AM
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I can?t wait!

Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: Andyhunter] #199187 04/24/2019 3:29 AM
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Wow, that's phenomenal luck! I hope your luck continues and y'all kill some big ones! I think I speak for all of us when I say we'll be eagerly awaiting the pictures and after hunt report.


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Re: New Mexico, here we come! [Re: Chance Weldon] #199450 05/04/2019 6:06 PM
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Being a no-points state, your odds of drawing in New Mexico are as good as everyone else's, which I like after living most of my life in a points state -- Oregon. Have heard great things about the Gila.
I drew a December cow elk tag here in my back yard -- Unit 34, the Sacramentos. Wish it weren't a CWD unit, but there it is.


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