Gutshot & fallout

[Bean Counter]

Sad to report that I gut shot a buck this evening. 3 out of 4 quarters are just fine, but one hind quarter took on some of the intestinal material  I wrapped it separate and have trimmed and rinsed the heck out of it, but it still smells like fecalness. I've been washing the sink, knives, and cutting boards compulsively every few minutes. Should I throw the meat of this quarter away? 

[Bean Counter]

Shot was at 3:30pm, quartered and in bags by 6, and in my kitchen by 11:00pm.

[Romulus1297]

 

[Halo]

Did the quarter in question have bullet damage? If not It should hose off just fine, If the bullet hole & damaged area get all fouled up with stomach contents etc. now you have a way bigger mess. If the bullet goes through the guts then into an off side quarter it's gonna look like you shot it with a 6" hole saw before you get done trimming. Good luck.

[sirmissalot]

You need to cut out all the meat that's tainted, rinsing won't help those acids soak in quick. Throwing away a whole hind would suck but I wouldn't eat it if it's all tainted, I'd toss anything that has a smell to it if it were me.

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

Smell is bad.  I always bring ample water to rinse the chest cavity.  Any stomach comes right out if it was punctured.  Then the rib meat is the only meat that should have even touched the stomach.  I've only had small amounts of it in the chest cavity.  So it rinses out quick then I wipe out the chest to keep it dry.

[grundy53]

You need to cut out all the meat that's tainted, rinsing won't help those acids soak in quick. Throwing away a whole hind would suck but I wouldn't eat it if it's all tainted, I'd toss anything that has a smell to it if it were me.

[mikeybuck]

Lots of trimming and wash with water that has a strong mixture of vinegar in it. I've found by adding vinegar to the water it cleans everything up better.

[Bean Counter]

Did the quarter in question have bullet damage? If not It should hose off just fine, If the bullet hole & damaged area get all fouled up with stomach contents etc. now you have a way bigger mess. If the bullet goes through the guts then into an off side quarter it's gonna look like you shot it with a 6" hole saw before you get done trimming. Good luck.

Halo,
Yes unfortunately it did have a bullet go through it. Worst shot ever.

Not sure why. It was with my range capabilities, I was proned out, and had a surprised shot on a smooth trigger press. Could it have been bumping my scope on the climb up that hill? 

I trimmed the heck out of that quarter last night, segregated,  covered it in Saran Wrap in a tray, and put in the fridge. So I should take it out and let it warm up to room temperature and toss any parts that smell like Poo?

[bowhunterwa87]

Lol "bumping your scope".

I would toss everything that smells like *censored*.

[jtw]

That's way more than a bump. If the scope was hit hard enough to damage it Id recommend calling it a day until you got a chance to check true. Lesson learned for next time.

[billythekidrock]

The whole quarter should not be wasted. Proper cleaning, trimming and hanging should leave most of the meat not just edible, but of excellent quality.

[Bean Counter]

Ok yes lesson learned 

It was mounted with quality (expensive) rings and mounts at a good gun shop (Federal Way Guns) and they know what they're doing so I assumed it would be safe for a good beating. Guess there are limits. 

[grundy53]

It doesn't matter how good the mounts are. With damage like that it needs to be shot to at least confirm it is still sighted in.

[ICEMAN]

The whole quarter should not be wasted. Proper cleaning, trimming and hanging should leave most of the meat not just edible, but of excellent quality.

Agree. Trim and rinse.