Big Boy .45 Colt gets it done

Post by **bdbrown66** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:16 pm

This was my first year to deer hunt with my Big Boy .45. I worked up a load with the 250gr Hornady XTP that shoots pretty well. Took a doe at about 60 yards yesterday, with a shot that obliterated her heart. And then this morning, I took this nice buck at about 30 yards. He didn't go far.

9 distinct points plus a couple of stickers. 21" outside spread, 19" inside spread. Field dressed 185 lbs. Good-sized deer for these parts. He was trailing a doe at the time.

Oh...and Wile E. Coyote didn't like my load, either. Smoked a big dog about 30 minutes or so before the buck came along.

Thankful for the blessings of a successful hunt and health and strength to enjoy it.

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Post by **Vaquero** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:20 pm

Nicely done and congrats on that nice lookin buck.
I've got a Mrlin Cowboy in 45 colt that I hope to do something like that with this season.
Or my BBS 41
Congrats again.

RP

Post by **BigAl52** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:28 pm

Nice Buck and congratulations on the successful hunt. Id a liked to see that shot on the dog with the colt.

Post by **bdbrown66** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:34 pm

BigAl52 wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:28 pm
Nice Buck and congratulations on the successful hunt. Id a liked to see that shot on the dog with the colt.

I was going to take a pic of the coyote, but forgot all about it when the buck came along. It flipped him over backward.

Post by **JEBar** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:05 pm

nicely done indeed .... congrats on all 3

Post by **Mags** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:07 am

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Yup that's the way to get it done!

TMB · Post by **TMB** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:19 am

Congratulations!

Tcallbuilder · Post by **Tcallbuilder** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 7:24 am

OUTSTANDING!! Gota love it when a plan comes together.
Great picture...thanks for sharing.

Post by **Greyhawk** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:21 am

Awesome! Thanks for the great post.

Post by **Rifletom** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:31 am

That is indeed a very nice buck! Congrats! What scope is on the Henry there? Thanks.

Post by **ESquared** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:36 am

Very nice buck. Thanks for sharing the story of a very successful hunt (bonus coyote included!).

Post by **bdbrown66** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:31 am

Rifletom wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:31 am
That is indeed a very nice buck! Congrats! What scope is on the Henry there? Thanks.

Nikon Prostaff P3 Shotgun, 2-7x32. Really a good fit for a pistol-caliber rifle.

Post by **JEBar** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:53 am

all or our scopes are Nikons, they all do a great job

Post by **Rifletom** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 10:13 am

bdbrown66 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:31 am

Rifletom wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:31 am
That is indeed a very nice buck! Congrats! What scope is on the Henry there? Thanks.
Nikon Prostaff P3 Shotgun, 2-7x32. Really a good fit for a pistol-caliber rifle.

Perfect. I've actually looked at those. Thank you.

Post by **deano5150** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 10:30 am

Congratulations! Nice buck!

Post by **Vaquero** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 10:39 am

JEBar wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:53 am
all or our scopes are Nikons, they all do a great job

JEB, I have several also, way more than any other brand.
Hard to beat for the price, I think.

RP

Post by **JEBar** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:00 pm

we are fortunate to have a variety of reasonably priced, good quality scopes to pick from .... for some of us its a Ford vs Chevy type issue .... both will get you to the grocery store but some folks get heated over the difference .... I use Nikons because the owner of the mom and pop gun shop our family buys from for the last 40 some years recommends Nikons .... we've been with them for so long that I'd be surprised if we change

Post by **Mags** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:33 pm

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Vortex and Leupold scopes here.

TMB · Post by **TMB** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:28 am

Leupold and Vortex for me also.

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