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Big buck down
« on: October 19, 2009, 03:33:55 PM »
went out for the opening weekend. I didnt have a rifle tag but my dad and sister did. Saturday saw a lot of deer but no shot opportunities Right after shooting light on sunday i spotted 2 bucks and a doe. Got my sister all set up and she cracked off a shot with her ruger .243. I knew she missed cuz the buck froze. My dad quickly put the buck in his crosshairs and took a shot. I knew it was a solid hit. We went and looked for the deer and i stumbled upon him not 30 yards from where he was shot. Felt bad for my sister but at least now we got some meat in the freezer! 4x4 with a 19" spread
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Re: Big buck down
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2009, 03:38:05 PM »
Thats a BRUTE....Congrats to the hunter.
Just one more day

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Re: Big buck down
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2009, 03:39:46 PM »
Nice job
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Re: Big buck down
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2009, 03:42:54 PM »
nice shot!  Wish your sister would have connected but the memory of the family hunt together is the next best thing.  Great pics!
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Re: Big buck down
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2009, 03:50:21 PM »
Congrats on a nice buck
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Re: Big buck down
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2009, 04:04:44 PM »
Thanks!  
ya she didnt really have time for a second shot. My dad was all ready to back her up after her first shot. the buck was about to bolt and we needed to crack off another shot before he bounded off. Kinda sucks how it all worked out for her, but it was a fun trip and we're all just happy we got the buck down

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Re: Big buck down
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2009, 04:23:23 PM »
Nice buck for you guys, I bet that one will be hanging on the wall  :chuckle:

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Re: Big buck down
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2009, 04:34:53 PM »
Great buck! Sorry your sister missed him! Glad your Dad was able to get him down.
« Last Edit: October 19, 2009, 05:06:04 PM by C-Money »
I felt like a one legged cat trying to bury a terd on a frozen pond!

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Re: Big buck down
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2009, 04:36:49 PM »
Nice buck for you guys, I bet that one will be hanging on the wall  :chuckle:

Yep he's going up in the trophy room! Dads got him sittin in the cooler ready to be taken to the taxidermist!
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Re: Big buck down
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2009, 04:37:18 PM »
WHOA!! Nice blackie buck, he is a toad. I'm sure the missed shot will haunt your sister for years to come, just don't let it happen to you :)  :'(

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Re: Big buck down
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2009, 04:42:55 PM »
WHOA!! Nice blackie buck, he is a toad. I'm sure the missed shot will haunt your sister for years to come, just don't let it happen to you :)  :'(

funny you should mention that klikboom, it was 2 years ago within 5 miles from that spot i missed a huge 5x5 muley. it was my first, as well as my sisters first shots at bucks... Guess me and my sis have buck fever!

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Re: Big buck down
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2009, 04:44:20 PM »
Great buck

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Re: Big buck down
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2009, 04:48:44 PM »
Too bad he couldn't wait until she got another shot.   Thats too bad.  Great buck.

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Re: Big buck down
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2009, 04:56:39 PM »
Too bad he couldn't wait until she got another shot.   Thats too bad.  Great buck.

ya it's too bad. But she didn't have a solid rest for the second shot. I think the fever got to her  :chuckle: She was just happy to see the buck down regardless of if it was her shot or not. She's got a real good attitude about everything and i'm really proud of her for that. 

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Re: Big buck down
« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2009, 05:02:11 PM »
 Do you mind if I recommend a Xmas present. :chuckle:

http://www.stoneypoint.com/products/bp_explorer_polecat_bipods.html

 Seriously though, I own these and they are great, I couldn't get them away from my daughter this weekend, guess what she is getting for Xmas too ;)
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