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- PRESENTING WHITE OUT, a Montana Elk hunting story. Grueling negative temperatures make a treacherous environment for chasing bull elk. Join Dakota on his experience climbing through the Montana mountains in a general unit searching for the bull of a lifetime. Taking the Bergara Premier Canyon rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC to the extremes.
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The excitement when he takes the shot is something non-hunters have probably never felt. The shaking from the cold and thrill is something that has happened to many of us during a deer hunt, and it must be greater with the scenery out west and with a good shot on a trophy elk. Not sure how he stayed so calm up the that point.
Let me correct you. If you feel this level of excitement, you are no hunter. You are a murderer that enjoys killing. We hunt for the food, not for the sport. When you hunt for the sport, you are pathetic.
This vid captures the emotion of the moment. Cool!
Agree
Glad you recovered that bull but gives a good argument for the right cal. Yes smaller calibers will work but as was said you got lucky and found it.
Not that I agree the 6.5 prc is a great elk round...but I've seen plenty of elk with .300 win, .300 RUM, .338 win get and go 150-200 yards easy. Hell saw a bull take 3 hits right behind the shoulder with a .375 H&H and after the first two go 100 yards till the 3rd one hit hit.
That's what happens when you use a suppressor on a 6.5 PRC bout like turning it into a 6.5 creedmoor
@@emanennis8992 Incorrect info. Suppressors usually cause a velocity increase with the same loads. Sometimes, they cause a decrease (10-15 FPS) on rare occasions depending on the can. Just because its 20 dB quieter doesn't mean the cartridge is downgraded in power.
@@emanennis8992 clearly you don’t have a clue what your talking about. Suppressors don’t reduce velocity…
@@MrHf4l theses guys need to learn to shoot then because everything I've shot with a 6.5 PRC using 143 ELD-X eats the dirt or only goes 20 yards I've shoot bear elk deer nothing has left beyond 20 yards and yes I'll agree on velocity my chronograph was screwing up and bought a new one and it verified your answer
The icy adrenaline dump. Outstanding.
Very nice bull. Can't wait for you to start making your rifles chambered in 7prc.
Coming soon!
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I find all the comments about needing a larger cartridge interesting. Maybe you didn't watch the whole video? The bull died in less than 150 yards running from where he was shot. Unless you get spine shock an elk rarely drops on impact from a shot to the vitals, that was an effective kill. Hunting and tracking in the snow can be incredibly difficult even with a blood trail many times the blood is covered up in less than half an hour. Congratulations on a beautiful bull!! I love my Bergara rifles!
I was thinking the same thing. 150 yards for a running elk takes about 4 seconds.
They didn’t find it until the next day. Vert poor choice in caliber and bullets. Apparently you haven’t been around many elk hunts that’s not what is supposed to happen when a elk is hit in the shoulder. Yes to small of a caliber. !!!
@@rustywandler1894 Actually, I live in Montana and hunt elk every year for myself and several family members and friends. We've killed elk with a 125 grain broadhead going 300fps and 338 Lapua. The goal out here is to take out the vital organs so they die. You haven't hunted elk enough if you've never had an elk go further than 150yds or not recovered an animal that was shot just before dark until the next day. It's so easy to sit back and criticize hunters on youtube.
@@craigwhite7209 Hi Craig like you Ive shot a lot of Deer, Red deer in particular. In New Zealand we /I hunt Red Deer all year round, Im 59 and Ive been hunting with rifle since I was sixteen. Its 7th of April today and Im on deer number 5 for this year, 2 of which are stags. I have shot many deer with 22magnum, 204 Rugar, 22-250, 243, 270, 7mm Rem Mag and 300 win mag. Ive witnessed many of my hunting mates over the years shoot and wound deer and had to track them, many times over Ive spent days, blood trailing and tracking and grid searching for deer shot by others when I could have been hunting myself. Ive come to the conclusion over my lifetime that energy, bullet construction, shot placement and calibre choice are all equally important when hunting and shooting big game. Its my opinion, my 10 cents worth is, 30 calibre is better suited for Elk than 6.5.
I don't disagree, in fact I typically hunt elk with larger 30 caliber cartridges but have killed them with a 6.5 prc. I just wanted to emphasize that this was an effective kill and harvest and he would have likely had the same result in "this exact situation" with a 30 caliber cartridge. I often tell people to take the gun you shoot best and know your limits because where you put the bullet is the most critical part of the equation (given they have a proper bullet for the hunt). It sounds like you have some amazing hunting opportunities down there. I've always wanted to hunt Red Stags in New Zealand. Maybe I'll make it down there some day.
Long time from shot until u hear the bolt cycle dad taught me if elk is still standing u keep shooting
The shakes you got after the shot… I know that feeling… I shot a spike with my bow and shook like that for 30+ minutes.. good work! Beautiful bull !
Great video and definitely an Adventur
I agree!
Glad you enjoyed it! We sure did too.
Just Awesome!
Love 6.5prc
I've been trying to decide between 6.5PRC for deer and elk or 7PRC. Thank you, decision made, 7PRC it is.
One of the hardest things to convey about hunting is the emotional aspect. It can bring the highest of highs but also the lowest of lows. Great job not giving up and making sure that beautiful animal did not go to waste. And Dakota should be whipped for laying that rifle in the snow. Thanks for sharing.
Love it! 😅
Am I the only one who gets weird vibes between this guy and his guide? The guy hunting seems to only care of the size. Didn’t even hear a thank you to everyone helping his candy ass. Also he puts his rifle right in the snow. Ps As a Montanan, it’s clearly on private land. Might be general unit, but private. Big difference.
Glad you found the bull. For Elk I think this was an ad for a bigger cal.
I own a 6.5 PRC ( and many more cals) I can think of a better choice very easily.
I just watched a video where an elk got smacked with a .338 and stood there for a minute...which caliber did you have in mind?
I think you probably haven’t hunted elk then lmao
Good job of editing a short film. 👍
Glad you liked it!
6.5 PRC is the Bergara that I had just purchased for my wife guess I made the right choice. Thank you Steve Chappel , Chappel Guide Service for your input..
picked up my 6.5 prc canyon a couple weeks ago. Can't wait to get to know it this summer and nail a prize next year!
Why did you post this as public land hunt?? I don’t think so!
I’m not seeing where anything said this was public land.
I’m guessing this was a southeast Montana draw hunt. We seen big bulls there while deer hunting Custer. Just because he seen a couple bulls and killed a big one doesn’t mean it’s not public.
Wow! Did anyone pay attention? Nowhere did it say he was hunting public property. It did say it was general draw.
General unit my ass. Nice rifle tho.
Wow.
That adrenaline dump is for real.👍🏼💪🏼🤙🏼
The accuracy of the shot is why I chose Bergara as my rifle. Performance in extreme temps is critical. Like the other comments, I want a caliber that has the potential & kinetic energy especially at that range to pass through and knock down that elk. I chose the 300WM after attending the Bergara Experience last summer. It’s the perfect shopping experience.
Great to hear, thanks for the support!
Would you ever consider the 300 WSM, if you didn't have your WM already?
i can fell the cold , what incredible landscape ! I' have the same feeling when i go out hunting the deer on italian's alps . The silent , the cold , my brother behind me , my rifle looking into the scope and finally the shoot who break the silent . Pure adrenaline
Well said!
I hate the cold, but I would tough it out for this!
Got to push through the conditions!
Trophy elk/deer hunting in rugged conditions isn’t easy or relaxing. I haven’t been very successful in my hunting career but the few seconds of adrenaline rush and satisfaction when you are successful make it worth while and keeps me punishing myself in a good way😂.
PS - I love my Bergara Mountain rifle 2.0 in 6.5 PRC and my HMR Wilderness in 6.5 Creed.
Shot placement is king. Had nothing to do with caliber size.
That's so true. They are a tough animal, and even the big calibers don't drop them right away even with proper placement.
Was it a good shot or terrible shot?
If caliber size does not matter then why not shoot a 223?
Did you not see the bull behind him?
Camera angles can be deceiving, I usually like to think most these guys probably hunt more than I do?
Shot placement is always king, but I dont think I would ever go smaller than .30 cal. Hope to get a shot one day.
"Win a Bergara Swag Pack" Entry... sweet video... I'm hoping to get into a .300PRC this year. Last year I had a monster @1150yds and couldn't even think about it with a .257Wby Mag.
I'm assuming you hit him square in the shoulder blade. My preference is high shoulder... they drop like a rock
That was fun to watch. What a bruiser! That 6.5 PRC hammered him! What bullet were you using? And just more reason to buy Bergara.
Thank you for the support!
Same question I have, what bullet?
140
Here's to hoping I'm one of the winners! LoL n_n
No exit hole no blood trail. I love my Bergara 6.5 PRC but when it come to elk my .338 win mag with 250 gr Nosler Accubonds will leave a exit hole and deliver the energy needed for a big animal
Love them accubonds. I get complete pasthroughs on elk with 30-06. 180 gr. No substitute for bullet mass
Buddy, those aren't bullets, those are cannon balls.
Exit holes means you’re leaving energy on the table. Luckily for you, with that caliber you got a few thousand lbs of energy to spare lol.
Great video! I’m surprised no one has mentioned the other elk right behind the one that was shot. Good thing there was no exit with that 6.5 PRC or else that other one might have been in trouble😂
Can’t wait for the Wilderness HMR carbon to be released in 7 PRC. I will buy one instantly!
I 2nd the 7mm.PRC. I will buy instantly as well. In the mean time I will be purchasing a Savage UltraLite until then.
I have a 7prc, you'll like it!
Hey, at least no mosquitoes were around...sounds like a good hunt to me.
Congrats on a great bull. That's what private land elk management will get ya.
Nice bull, who was your outfitter?
Hunted in MT last year on the Missouri Breaks. Tough weather conditions but some of the best views I have ever seen. Got a muley buck on the last day.
I sure hope the visual angles were different in real life than in the video, because by the look of it y'all took a shot at an animal with other animals standing behind it. Know your target and what's behind it is hunting ethics 101, and it looks like y'all gave up basic ethics in favor of a big bull.
I hope that's not what you did. But that's what it looks like.
charles weishuhn
very interesting hunt, i would like to do myself. we hunt the mountains in colorado. bergara rifles are great and i want to buy one.
What a great hunt! What a great guide! Who is he? The camera work was unbelievable. The bulls shaking the snow off was like something you would see on National Goegraphic. Well done!
My Bergara rifle is a pretty sweet piece of kit.
Was it it safe to shoot. Or do you have two tags in your pocket. Terrible ethics
I think I would choose a 7 Rem Mag or 300 Win Mag when going after anything like a bull Elk or larger.
I’ve had a 300 win mag for years that just started acting fussy on me so last week o bought a 300 prc and I am very very impressed so far! 6.5 is too small for this big of game. Leaves less room for error in my humble opinion.
I’ve heard several other accounts of 6.5 prc not dropping elk. I’ll stick to the 30s for larger game
Sure wish Bergara would provide an offering for .280AI but I know it’s about volume. Enjoyed video!
Swag me up so I can represent at the range!
Way to hang in there and not give up when weather and day light were against you. Nice bull to
Thick timber can make for some tough tracking in those conditions.
No doubt!
This is beautiful landscape been a while. Good hunting. Wish my next x box game would look good as this. Wow
Great bull...
Very cool. Great recovery guys.
Bergara for the win
Thank you!
Really cool video! It always amazes me how much worse the weather and snow looks in person compared to what the camera shows. You can tell by the amount of snow the elk are shaking off how hard it is actually snowing. Congrats
Thanks for watching!
General tag private land?
Love hunting winter with my Bergera rifle .
Nice bull this is on my wishlist
I ve taken many bulls with bow and arrow and 308 never had one go further than 50 yards
Great video!
Nice bull and thank god you found guys found it good job
I know the rifle can take it. But why lay it in the snow
Because it can take it.
Thats what dreams are made of. Big CONGRATS 👊
A-holes!!! Great bull. Fun hunt to watch.
Great video and glad to see recovery
glad you tracked that big boy. congrats!
That adrenaline dump was legit.
Beautiful video
Huge Bull!!!! Great shot and you were lucky to find it!
Some beautiful hills in the snow
Awesome video!
Awesome challenge
Now that is wintery weather!!!!
tremendous bull
The anxious breathing while looking through the glass on a rifle is second to none. You want to make an ethical shot. You don't want to miss. You want to do something good by providing food for your home. The moment you stop getting that anxious feeling when moving your finger to the trigger, taking a breath, and squeezing the trigger is the moment you stop hunting. Never take that opportunity for granted.
Well said.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Man those kind of temps would make it super hard for me to get out of the truck. Nice bull! Congrats. Thanks for the video.
You are not wrong!
All these armchair hunters are great at commenting their opinions like this is your first elk hunt. Maybe the most annoying people on the internet
Love the video
Amazing
Nice bull
You have to love winter and the challenges it brings!
That is for sure!
Why would you take that shot? There was another elk right behind it.
That caliber with that bullet at 250 yards is not exiting.
Very cool video
Thanks!
There's no drug that can give you the high of the hunt and kill. Amazing
That is for sure!
Just ordered a HMR in 6.5 PRC. Can’t wait to get it.
Love to hear it!
Looks COLD 😬!!!! Love Bergara
Thanks for the support!
private land
Congratulations man. Awesome bull
Much appreciated!
Awesome!!
Awesome video!👍🏻
Some have said 257 wby is too small for Elk.... What's a 6.5 Prc have in performance ballistically that a 257 don't have?
If you're looking at things from the perspective of the bullet being a minimum of 120 grains, a 6.5prc has bit more, not a lot more. It will drop an Elk. I really REALLY wouldn't use anything less than a 120 grain.
Awesome hunt
Great video. Glad you recovered it.
I'm enjoying my first Bergara rifle 😊
Love it!
Awsome hunt!
Bergara crest in 7 rem mag would be much better choise. Anyway, waidmannsheil
Shot placement is king with bullets. No difference if it was taken with a bow , they are a tuff animal and sometimes don't go down on the spot.
What an adventure
General unit but on a private ranch… not that impressive
Would you hunt private?
@@theconnection1937 Sure would, but I sure wouldn’t then brag about being in a general unit just to get a few extra clicks
The quality of the filming is excellent.
More coming throughout the year!
Awesome hunt !!
Thanks!