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Austins 1st buck
« on: October 25, 2010, 07:55:06 PM »
 This is my 7 year old son with his 2nd deer. Last year he harvested a doe & this year he finally got his buck :tup: :tup: He made an outstanding 525yrd shot with my 300rum to put this buck in the freezer & on the wall. I could not of been prouder as a father than i was that day 8)  8). Thanks Ross@Aaron

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2010, 07:59:31 PM »
That picture is awesome..put that baby on the wall for sure,,and nice shooting little man..nice shooting

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2010, 08:01:14 PM »
Nice buck, and great shot.  Just curious, he doesn't look like a big kid, how did he fit your stock to make that shot?  Serious question, not giving you crap.  My little guy is on the small side but reads and comprehends well enough at 7 to pass hunter safety so I am curious about him fitting a rifle.  He kind of leans over the .22, but it does not kick.

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2010, 08:02:44 PM »
The smile on his face is what its all about,Great buck.

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2010, 08:04:28 PM »
That was a great shot for a great kid, congratulations Austin!!! I know your dad was so proud! What a great weekend for us!! Here is to many more succesfull years :brew:

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2010, 08:08:06 PM »
Here is another pic of austin & his buck

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2010, 08:09:46 PM »
Now, that is the sweetest picture I have ever seen! Great job both of ya:)

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2010, 08:10:20 PM »
525 yard shot by a 7 year old?

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2010, 08:11:47 PM »
Great job.  Love the big smile on the first pic.  Looks like a Christianson Arms?  Good shot. 

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2010, 08:20:44 PM »
525 yard shot by a 7 year old?

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2010, 08:39:23 PM »
Austin is only able to make a sitting shot.  He has to use his middle finger to reach the trigger.  He also spends a lot of time at the shooting range through out the summer shooting 5 and 6 hundred yard targets.  My son is 110% legit. Practice and optics make the difference.

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2010, 08:42:05 PM »
 :bfg: NICE!!! :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2010, 08:44:21 PM »
Austin is only able to make a sitting shot.  He has to use his middle finger to reach the trigger.  He also spends a lot of time at the shooting range through out the summer shooting 5 and 6 hundred yard targets.  My son is 110% legit. Practice and optics make the difference.



Great Job Dad and to you too Austin!  Great Buck!
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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2010, 08:46:08 PM »
I can take someone who has never shot a rifle before and have them shooting 5" rings at 500 yards within 5 shots.  Most of it is optics, load and barrel.  Practice only adds to the consistancy.  Good job to the kid.  I love seeing kids in the field.  I can't wait till my daughter is old enough.  Only about 5 years to go.
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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2010, 08:50:46 PM »
Very nice Austin!  Congrats on a fine buck!  Nice job Dad for letting him take that shot.
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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2010, 08:52:07 PM »
It was an outstanding shot, the gun is a custom 300 RUM, with an 8x32x56 Nightforce, handloads and a great kid who practices with dad all the time. Totally legit, I can't wait for next year!!! Way to go Austin :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2010, 08:54:49 PM »
I'm utterly speechless... :)
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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2010, 09:02:30 PM »
 I hope the military pics him up and pays for school.At the rate he's going my taxidermy bill is going to break me. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2010, 09:03:40 PM »
congrats :IBCOOL:
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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #19 on: October 25, 2010, 09:28:32 PM »
That's pretty neat.
Cute, the first pic he's smiling and the other one is like
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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #20 on: October 25, 2010, 09:30:54 PM »
I can't get past the 7 year old that regularly shoots a 300RUM, I don't care how far the shot was. That kid's a maniac.
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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #21 on: October 25, 2010, 09:34:58 PM »
Nice shooting and buck.

what kind of muzzle break?  is that what allows him to shoot it? 

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #22 on: October 25, 2010, 09:52:22 PM »
if hes going to the range cool. :dunno:

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #23 on: October 25, 2010, 10:07:56 PM »
Good grief, I'm behind the power curve with my 2 sons, then.  I was just glad my boy could tell the difference between an elk and a deer :o

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #24 on: October 25, 2010, 10:21:17 PM »
wow very nice

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #25 on: October 25, 2010, 11:19:09 PM »
very cool

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #26 on: October 26, 2010, 06:27:30 AM »
Great pic! Nice shooting kid!
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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #27 on: October 26, 2010, 06:36:50 AM »
Wow! I hope the military is aware of his skill. He should get a free ride! One disciplined kid to shoot a 300rum at all, let alone 500+ yards! Congrats!
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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #28 on: October 26, 2010, 06:56:18 AM »
I hope the military pics him up and pays for school.At the rate he's going my taxidermy bill is going to break me. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Your in trouble for sure..The bucks within 600 yds better be worried too.   :chuckle:
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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #29 on: October 26, 2010, 07:00:43 AM »
How did you keep the Custom 300UM from kicking Austin bad.  What do they do to it to reduce recoil.. I have one and there is a difference between it and a .243 for example.  Did you haul out a caldwell lead sled?...LOL.  Just curious.  I have some friends with sore shoulders after shooting my .300UM. Mine isn't custom however.. Buncha weinies!
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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #30 on: October 26, 2010, 07:37:58 AM »
Great job ;) And nice shot!!! I wouldn't question it at all. I have 5 daughters and started them at age 8. We would pratice and I always said to them you will never feel the gun kick when you shoot a deer. And after there first deer the first thing they would say to me is, "you were right, it didn't kick."

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #31 on: October 26, 2010, 08:02:21 AM »
Nice buck and great shot...

... but i just dont see how a 7 year old kid can handle the recoil of a 300RUM, i know it has a break but still  :o

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #32 on: October 26, 2010, 08:07:05 AM »
Nice buck and great shot...

... but i just dont see how a 7 year old kid can handle the recoil of a 300RUM, i know it has a break but still  :o
Maybe he has an older brother who beats him harder then then that gun. :chuckle:

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #33 on: October 26, 2010, 08:51:57 AM »
Great lookin animal and even better shot  ;)
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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #34 on: October 26, 2010, 09:01:28 AM »
Wow, excellent deer, and as others have said EXTREMELY impressive shot from the 7 year old.(heck I don't think I could have made it to be honest) Dad prepping him fior sniper school early or something? ;)

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #35 on: October 26, 2010, 10:41:49 AM »
awesome deer, nice to see the little guys get one. He will be hooked for life.

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #36 on: October 26, 2010, 06:44:07 PM »
 Austin would like to say thanks to BUCKLUCKY for his generas offer. Its nice to see people wanting to help our youth in our sport.     THANK YOU DAD....

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #37 on: October 26, 2010, 06:52:51 PM »
WOW is all i can say. Congrats to the boy. :o

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Re: Austins 1st buck
« Reply #38 on: October 26, 2010, 07:26:18 PM »
VERY handsome young gentleman with a wonderful deer! Congrats!
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