colorado elk

Does anybody have any tips or recommendations on a diy archery elk hunt in colorado? Headed out there sept 9th-sept17th.

Also, Colorado DOW kind of rubbed me wrong. My dad passed in 2020 he had over 20 points and they went with him upon his passing. I'm done paying over $100 for a preference point.

Yeah I know I wasted some points, but I want to hunt now. Unit 10 and 76 were the units I had an eye on and I don't want to wait until I'm 60 to get a tag. Unit 20 looks like it's got some good bulls and I love the Estes Park area.

Yes I had the hotter primers when testing

I've killed 5 bulls with Blackhorn and never had a misfire when practicing or in the field. Just curious...did you follow BH recommendations concerning primers? Requires a hotter burning primer of which there are only a few that work well.

Perch, I too had misfires when I was load testing for my hunt with Blackhorn. I know people talk it up but I was not impressed at all.

Federal Premium BORE LOC with 777 is a good combination for me. Went away from Blackhorn when buddy had two misfires with it. Bullet trickled out barrel to fall on ground 40 yards out. Blackhorn has warning on website about small aperatures in some breach plugs and unloading gun everyday. Good luck on the draw and your hunt.

Yes I used the same bullet but I'm not sure of the weight. I thought it was heavier than 270. And 100 grains of Triple 7. I tried the Blackhorn but I did not like it at all. I shot my bull at about 60 yards and he only went about 20 yards. Bullet did not pass through. Good luck

Fishx,muzzleloader season only required 11 preference points last year for unit 20. Good luck on your hunt.

Do you remember what brand and grain of bullet you used? I’m looking at the Federal B.O.R Lock 270grain. 

We hunted with Mzldr. I think we had 17-18 pts