Author Topic: First elk with a flintlock  (Read 3675 times)

Offline Tilefish

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 173
First elk with a flintlock
« on: October 21, 2019, 02:11:32 AM »
First off I would like to say thanks to the members of this forum especially the hero members.If it wasn't for the wealth of information you all share about rifles, calibers, and load data. I would not have been able to take this beautiful cow elk.I was able to get in range of a bull but just didn't feel comfortable about the shot.But was more than happy with a cow.I have to say hunting with a flintlock is by far the most rewarding hunting I have ever done.Thanks again everyone.
Chad

Online rich pierce

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *
  • Posts: 18821
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2019, 02:26:36 AM »
Good for you!
Andover, Vermont

Offline Terry Reynolds

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 263
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2019, 02:37:33 AM »
Congratulations tilefish. Where was the harvest? Give us some details on the harvest. What caliber and load? How far was the shot? I like the details. Thanks   
aka “digger658”

Offline MuskratMike

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2190
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2019, 02:39:31 AM »
Any elk taken with a flintlock is a trophy elk. Congratulations and job well done.
"Muskrat" Mike McGuire
Keep your eyes on the skyline, your flint sharp and powder dry.

Offline Tilefish

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 173
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2019, 02:54:14 AM »
 Rifle is a Tip Curtis Allentown pattern in 54 cal. The load was 110gr of goex ffg with a .530 hornady round ball .20 denim patch and mink oil. Shot was freehand 72yds. Still can't believe I hit her was shaking so bad. Ball entered right behind the shoulder no exit hole.Was hunting public land in Idaho.
« Last Edit: October 21, 2019, 02:57:34 AM by tilefish »
Chad

Offline John SMOthermon

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 538
  • John SMOthermon
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2019, 03:58:06 AM »
Congrats on a fine kill.

It must be the week end for Tip Curtis .54 cal rifles ...
Smo

Good Luck & Good Shootin'

Offline Tilefish

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 173
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2019, 04:09:49 AM »
That's for sure Smo. He builds a nice rifle. Congrats on the buck he's a beauty.
Chad

Offline RichG

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 448
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2019, 04:36:23 AM »
hope to be joining the club in a couple weeks!

Offline hatman

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 76
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2019, 08:56:51 AM »
What a great accomplishment. You deserve to be very proud. 
I, too, learn so much from the masters here.

Offline alacran

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2100
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2019, 01:59:04 PM »
Congratulations!! I have killed 4 elk cows with a caplock Hawken but the most rewarding one was the cow I shot last December with a Bucks County Flintlock.
A man's rights rest in three boxes: the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box.  Frederick Douglass

Offline MuskratMike

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2190
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2019, 04:43:10 PM »
Tilefish:
Were you up by McCall?
"Muskrat" Mike McGuire
Keep your eyes on the skyline, your flint sharp and powder dry.

Offline Craig Wilcox

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2440
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2019, 06:01:54 PM »
Congrats, Tile fish!  You can't eat the horns, and I have always found doe meat to be just as tasty, and a bit more tender.
Craig Wilcox
We are all elated when Dame Fortune smiles at us, but remember that she is always closely followed by her daughter, Miss Fortune.

Anonymous

  • Guest
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2019, 06:13:43 PM »
Elk are hunted and taken every year with a variety a methods, and have got to believe that very few are taken with a flintlock.  Congratulations on becoming a member of a rather exclusive club.

Offline Tilefish

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 173
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2019, 06:50:16 PM »
Tilefish:
Were you up by McCall?
  Thanks Muskrat Mike I was about fifty miles from McCall.
Chad

Offline Mauser06

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 932
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2019, 11:13:52 PM »
Congrats!!! 



Like was said, I'm certain very few elk are taken every year by flintlocks.  Definitely something to be proud of!!

Offline hanshi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5310
  • My passion is longrifles!
    • martialartsusa.com
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #15 on: October 21, 2019, 11:38:10 PM »
Congratulations, tilefish, on a nice elk.  There's nothing to compare with taking a big game animal with a flintlock.  You'll always remember your first but each and every one will be a total thrill.  Good shooting and that rifle is really nice.
!Jozai Senjo! "always present on the battlefield"
Young guys should hang out with old guys; old guys know stuff.

Offline Mike from OK

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1083
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #16 on: October 22, 2019, 12:47:27 AM »
Congratulations!

Mike

Offline Tilefish

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 173
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #17 on: October 22, 2019, 01:44:40 AM »
Thanks everyone really appreciate all the positive comments.
Chad

Offline Don Adams

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 257
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #18 on: October 22, 2019, 04:25:20 AM »
Congratulations!  Awesome hunt.

Offline Brokennock

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 655
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #19 on: October 22, 2019, 05:32:11 AM »
Congratulations, good job.

Offline wattlebuster

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2046
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #20 on: October 22, 2019, 12:14:31 PM »
Good deal. Some good eats there
Nothing beats the feel of a handmade southern iron mounted flintlock on a cold frosty morning

Offline Matthew1969

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 109
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #21 on: October 22, 2019, 03:48:09 PM »
Excellent! Congrats!
Matthew

Offline Standing Bear

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 667
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #22 on: October 23, 2019, 03:10:36 PM »
Outstanding!!!   Any elk taken on public lands is a trophy IMO.  Using a flinter is icing on the cake.
Nothing is hard if you have the right equipment and know how to use it.  OR have friends who have both.

http://texasyouthhunting.com/

Offline hanshi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5310
  • My passion is longrifles!
    • martialartsusa.com
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #23 on: October 23, 2019, 10:39:16 PM »
Congrats, Tile fish!  You can't eat the horns.


Hmmm...actually, a squirrel told me otherwise.  ;)
!Jozai Senjo! "always present on the battlefield"
Young guys should hang out with old guys; old guys know stuff.

Heyboy

  • Guest
Re: First elk with a flintlock
« Reply #24 on: October 27, 2019, 05:13:20 AM »
Really cool! That’s like my dream hunt, getting an elk with my .54.