12/11/2023 0 Comments Kahuna bull elk![]() The elk, nicknamed Kahuna, Bruno, Incredibull and Big Thirds, was one of the largest elk in North America, with an estimated weight of 1,000 pounds and one of the largest antler rankings recorded, with seven points on each side during his prime years, according to the news release. “We want to preserve Kahuna’s legacy by dedicating a memorial that will tell his story and inspire future generations to visit and watch for his many descendants,” he said.Īs of Sunday night, $8,820 had been contributed by 33 donors. “Kahuna was a magnificent elk that captured the imagination of nature lovers and photographers from around the world,” John Coombs, chair of the Kahuna Memorial Project Steering Committee, said. The team hopes to have the memorial installed in time for the 2023 tourist peak season. The elk died in March after a long life as one of Rocky Mountain National Park’s most notable elk, often seen in Moraine Park, the release stated. The Kahuna Memorial Project Steering Committee announced in a news release that it will work with the Art Center of Estes Park to raise $150,000 for the memorial to the well-known bull elk Kahuna. (Jeff Coldwell / Special to the Reporter-Herald) ESTES PARK, CO – Undated: A photo by Jeff Coldwell shows the elk called Kahuna that was well known in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. I’m a pretty dim bulb, but I have no idea what point you are making.Organizers in Estes Park have announced plans to commission a sculpture to remember an elk that died recently in Rocky Mountain National Park. Just my take as strongly paying attention to fellow member here, perhaps not paying close attention to ballistics, etc. Add that in my heyday collecting/shooting era, reloading dies & supplies for scores of different chamberings also wasn't worth while! In a world today of high & unpredictably higher inflation, the kind of range/plinking time I used to do, 10 rounds downrange at $200-$400+ dollars, a deterrence and to extent possible a single 'buck a round dollar advantage, something to which I'd pay attention. Can't say, Pandemic era plus, but in all the info/details I don't see much mention of either factor which is significant for many folks with these heavy chamberings. ![]() 375 was a bit less expensive and considerably more available. Nowadays ammo is an "investment" and last time I checked the. I don't handload but for decades I did pay attention to ammo availability and cost. Both rifles unpleasant recoil though the hearing protectors definitely go to the Sako. But I've owned both a eighties era Sako 375 in full stock 20" Barrel and a Win 70 416 Classic about '94 vintage. I'm in the same situation of O/P Mallard re "need for either 375 or 416 as 'not'. and what I actually carried at the time was a. Some may be attracted to an historic (or even modern) M70, but there are boatloads of actions out there with varying pros and cons.Įlk and black bears don't really need all that much, although they can make a good excuse to shop on heavier rifles.įor a "what others would choose" answer, especially for non-horse elk hunts (as we did), I'd go with a lightweight rifle chambered for. and vice versa.Īnd then there's the rifle itself. Light rifle for carrying, not so great for recoil. 416 Remington.Īnd then there's recoil tolerance and carrying issues. Historic/nostalgia oriented? 9.3圆2 Mauser. Seems to me this is maybe more of a question about the shopper (buyer) than it is about a cartridge or rifle. Mainly just looking to see what others would choose and why. I’m leaning towards either a 375 H&H or 416 Remington but open to other thoughts. Only real use outside of fun at the range would be elk and black bears. I really have no need for a medium/big bore but just want one just to have it. ![]()
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