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.
I think the known issues are taken care of. If you have any issues or know of another member who is having issues, PM daytime dave. As we head towards the holidays, hunt with your Henry.
Big Boy .45 Colt gets it done
Big Boy .45 Colt gets it done
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Vaquero
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Re: Big Boy .45 Colt gets it done
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
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
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Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
Re: Big Boy .45 Colt gets it done
Nice Buck and congratulations on the successful hunt. Id a liked to see that shot on the dog with the colt.
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JEBar
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Re: Big Boy .45 Colt gets it done
nicely done indeed .... congrats on all 3
Re: Big Boy .45 Colt gets it done
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Yup that's the way to get it done!
Yup that's the way to get it done!
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Re: Big Boy .45 Colt gets it done
Congratulations!
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Tcallbuilder
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Re: Big Boy .45 Colt gets it done
OUTSTANDING!! Gota love it when a plan comes together.
Great picture...thanks for sharing.
Great picture...thanks for sharing.
Re: Big Boy .45 Colt gets it done
Awesome! Thanks for the great post.
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Re: Big Boy .45 Colt gets it done
That is indeed a very nice buck! Congrats! What scope is on the Henry there? Thanks.