Preventing cookies from being stored on your device may interfere with your ability to view video content.
You can adjust your cookie setting by clicking the button below.
The Golden Hour
The sun outside Quemado, New Mexico hangs high and hot as Nikki Boxler leaves the small town behind to head for the outskirts. She’s chasing the bugling bull elk that call these rolling hills home. After some high point glassing and a long day of stalking through the arid landscape, Nikki finally earns the chance to stare down the barrel at a beautiful bull.
The sun outside Quemado, New Mexico hangs high and hot as Nikki Boxler leaves the small town behind to head for the outskirts. She’s chasing the bugling bull elk that call these rolling hills home. After some high point glassing and a long day of stalking through the arid landscape, Nikki finally earns the chance to stare down the barrel at a beautiful bull.
Interesting Facts
- A commonly used elk cartridge for elk is the 300 WIN Mag. This load offers a heavier bullet weight and significant energy deposit
- The Winchester Model 70 rifle, chambered in 270 WIN is considered one of the most popular and versatile firearms for long range shots in Western terrain. It is lighter in weight and tough enough for back country hunts.
- Power Max Bonded has Bonded Core Technology that allows the core to remain welded to the jacket after impact
Hunt Information
- Location
- Quemado, NM
- Species
- Rocky Mountain Elk
- Filmed
- October
- Conditions
- Hot and Sunny
- Kill Shot
- 80 yards
- Ammo
- Power Max Bonded
- Firearm
- Winchester Model 70 Rifle
- Related Blog
- The Golden Hour
- Cast
- Nikki Boxler