I gotta admit, the particular Charlie shoots lights out, near one hole with a patched loose fitting .600 ball load down its .690 throat and at @ 25 yards off the bench.

Took it the Regiment range shoot today and baptized it with patched ball loads, very nice shooter.  Handed it over to Michael, its new owner/caretaker for the maiden and he had some good shooting fun.

That really reminds me of my hunts in Unit 4, back in the day, 20+ years ago.
I used to take my rifle out for scenic walks in the woods.
Usually it was a three day venture, up to Pritchert where I stayed at Gloria's hotel.
Then up the River Road towards Uranus Peak.  Fine country with lots of elk sign, but few to any critters to be seen.
Personally, I think that on November 9th, they all got together and went to Disneyland, cause they sure weren't there.
On November 10th, when season started, all that was left were their tracks and their poop on the ground.
I guess that's why they call it going hunting, not going killing.

Those are some mighty fine looking rifles you guys are using. I'm assuming that is also Ginger in that one photo. Thanks for sharing those pictures. Hope you have better luck the next time you hit the trail.

Happy Birthday, Walt.  Many more.