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Wasn't even going this morning.

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Wasn't even going this morning.

Post by Vaquero » Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:03 pm

That's it, when I got up I told myself I wasn't going this morning. Got up went to the bathroom and then made coffee. Opened the laptop checking some forums while having coffee. Then get a shower and having another coffee I check time. Heck I've got an hour before work so I fill the thermos and away I go.
Not far, got a little hunting house right in the backyard overlooking an old hog lot. The neighbor just recently disced up and planted new grass. Been seeing deer out there, the grandson and I watched a couple sparring out there last Saturday. Ok, Ok.🤣
I've been out the maybe 30 mins. when a nice doe crosses, checking behind her as she does. About the time she's pretty much across a second doe starts across about half way I notice something else coming . Oh heck, buck grab the binos yep one of the decent ones that has been on a couple different cameras. So I grab the ole 30-30😲😉 he's about the middle of the field and around 100 yds. I put the scope on him eased the hammer back, focused and Bang.
Tail flew up he jumped and hauled ass, I looked back and the young doe was just still standing there like What happened. 😲🤣gave it a few mins walked down to where he was standing but no blood. I knew I hadn't missed, so I walked toward where he ran. Saw his white belly before I ever got to the woods. All together he probably went 100 yds.
The load was a 170 gr Speer Hot Cor and 29.2 grs of imr 3031. Rifle is a store brand Marlin Westerfield 30-30 made in '65.
First time I've hunted with a 30-30 in10-12 yrs.
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Re: Wasn't even going this morning.

Post by wolfman » Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:09 pm

Double like - the buck and the rifle! Good on ya'!
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Post by Dahliathemeh » Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:38 pm

Eating good now!
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Re: Wasn't even going this morning.

Post by brm4450 » Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:08 pm

Really cool, nice shooting
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Post by zara_puppy » Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:33 pm

NIce buck!! And good shot. The freezer will nice and packed. Well done!
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Re: Wasn't even going this morning.

Post by BigAl52 » Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:27 am

Dont forget to get Mark some summer sausage. Nice goin and it was the 30-30 that brought you the luck.
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Re: Wasn't even going this morning.

Post by Vaquero » Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:09 am

BigAl52 wrote:
Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:27 am
Dont forget to get Mark some summer sausage. Nice goin and it was the 30-30 that brought you the luck.
I don't know about that, it just one that I've not hunted with before.
I still have a few that have never been bloodied, the 41 Henry is up next, it and the Marlin 444P. :D

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Re: Wasn't even going this morning.

Post by JEBar » Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:07 am

that is one heck of a nice way to start your day .... congrats indeed .... 8-)
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Re: Wasn't even going this morning.

Post by markiver54 » Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:47 am

BigAl52 wrote:
Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:27 am
Dont forget to get Mark some summer sausage. Nice goin and it was the 30-30 that brought you the luck.
Thanks Al, I second that!! :D
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Re: Wasn't even going this morning.

Post by Hatchdog » Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:12 am

Great buck, great rifle, great shooting and an even greater story. Those are the ones we remember most.

Thanks for sharing and for the pic! :D
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