Field to Table: Processing Elk in Rugged Terrain with Chef Joe & Ian McCollum

Field to Table: Processing Elk in Rugged Terrain with Chef Joe & Ian McCollum

What is the best rifle for long-range elk hunting? In this video, we put the Benelli Lupo chambered in 7mm PRC to the ultimate test in the rugged terrain of New Mexico Unit 36. Watch as Chef Joe Kalistro makes a precision 407-yard shot on a cow elk, joined by firearms expert Ian McCollum from Forgotten Weapons.

We go beyond the shot to show the reality of a steep hillside recovery and the Field to Table philosophy. Chef Joe breaks down the importance of field processing, cooling the meat in high temperatures, and why the Bog Death Grip tripod is essential for backcountry stability.

00:00 – Intro: Hunting New Mexico Unit 36 00:43 – The Team: Ian McCollum (Forgotten Weapons) & Chef Joe 02:46 – Scouting Strategy: Locating the Herd 04:19 – The Set-Up: Range and High-Angle Planning 04:46 – The Shot: Benelli Lupo 7mm PRC Performance 06:05 – Steep Terrain Recovery: Tracking & Retrieval 07:37 – Gear Review: Bog Death Grip & Optics Stability 09:56 – Field Dressing Tips: Processing on a Steep Hillside 11:24 – Culinary Viewpoint: Cooling the Meat in High Heat 12:50 – Field to Table: Primal Cuts & Slow-Cooking Tips 16:07 – Where to Learn More: Benelli & Field to Table
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