Well, deer season is in full swing so lets see 'em.
-First day rifle
-Family farm / deer trail to meadow
-Kneeling next to a large tree
-8 A.M. (in position only 15 minutes)
-10 yards
-20 ga. w/ Remington Slugger
-8 Points
He took his time walking up the trail. He kept stopping and looking at me but the trees prevented me from taking the shot until he was 10 yards away.
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tinygnat219
November 4, 2007, 11:03 PM
This could be seen as wrong, but I am posting it anyway:
Art edit: Way too wrong to post. Shoulda known better. Don't post when ingesting Strange Things.
Evocatii
November 5, 2007, 12:39 AM
This is my first buck. He isn't a record setter, but for my first buck I am happy. I took the shot somewhere from 130 to 150 yards with open sights using a .270 win. There are four solid points on each side, one sticker (of about an inch), and two brow tines (of about two inches). Count them any way you would like.
I took him in Southwestern Colorado at about 7:30am on a clear sunny day.
My first buck taken with a muzzloader. Range was 110 yds. Buck was standing broadside slightly uphill and looking at me. I used Hornady .44 cal 240 gr. XTP in a Hornady sabot in front of 2 - 50 gr. Pyrodex .50 cal pellets. The shot took out both lungs, a rib on each side, and left a 2" exit hole.
After the shot, he ran about 50 yds before falling over dead.
Tackdriver
November 7, 2007, 03:13 PM
Alright it's not that impressive, but tasty!
1 1/2 Year 6 pt
Nov. 3 8:15am
S&W Model 28/Simmons 2x
Federal Fusion 158gr
10 yds
That's a big boy, DDawg. Judging by the time on the camera, you may have to break the law to get him though. Not that I would ever advocate that. Just saying he may be hard to kill. Best of luck. Hope you get him.
jmorris
November 13, 2007, 10:42 AM
My dad sent me these two photos.
hankpac
November 13, 2007, 11:12 AM
J Morris: those are farmed deer, a captive herd fed huge amounts of high protien foods, to get that size rack. Pay a big fee, shoot 'em in a pen. Look closely, you can see tags on their ears. Nice rack though.
jmorris
November 13, 2007, 03:39 PM
Hank,
That’s the first thing I noticed, still huge enough I had to look close to see if it had been photo shopped or not.
Polishrifleman
November 13, 2007, 03:42 PM
That can't be good for the spine or something. What heppens when they get so big they can't lift their heads?:eek:
308win
November 13, 2007, 04:15 PM
It seems to me that if you had a pay-to-play operation you would put a big red tag on that one that said $100,000.00 and hope he had a big libido.
Buscadero
November 13, 2007, 04:47 PM
Hoping for some cooler weather here, still hot...84 degrees today.
Nice deer.
JR1
November 13, 2007, 06:30 PM
Here are my three deer for the year:
Bow Kill http://www.hunt101.com/img/520896.jpg
ML http://www.hunt101.com/img/521882.jpg
Rifle http://www.hunt101.com/img/526404.jpg
DZL HOG
November 15, 2007, 12:05 AM
My dad killed this one last year while I was at work.(arrrghh)
Hasnt gotten it back from the taxidermist yet.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/DZLHOG/IMG_1003.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/DZLHOG/IMG_1004.jpg
Gun season hasnt started yet here, but it does this Saturday. Unfortunately Ill be hunting even less this year, as well as dad. He didnt hunt that much last year, and was very lucky to get that deer, as he was getting ready to leave.
Thats a nice pic of the farm deers, unbelievable how big they can get when fed the right stuff and no hunting pressure. I dont really understand the need to spend big money for a "guided" hunt to shoot an almost tame animal inside a big arse pen. Not just deers, bear hunts are worse. Sit up a tree in the woods right next to bait barrels then just pick which one ya wanna shoot. I guess I just dont have that kinda money to throw away, but I know several ppl that enjoy it....More power to em.
But on another thought, most of those farm bucks(esp with ear tags) bring far greater money in by selling the semen to deer breeders, than any one hunter would be willing to pay.
ok, the first 2, was the last deer I shot, 05, mine was the one on the right, my dads on the left, mine was a 6x4, 26" wide. my dads was a 3x3 20" wide. the last picture was of a guy I know who we were camping with, it was shot 2 days before I got to camp. He shot it at 250 yards with that .30-30 lever, open sights. His scored 224-4/8" 13x14, 32" wide. We think mine might be an offspring of his, due to the similarity of the racks. All deer were shot within 2 miles of eachother.
I used a Winchester pre-64 mod 70 in .270.
My dad used Rem. mod 700 in .270.
Both with Burris 3x9 scopes
Mr. Wilson
November 15, 2007, 08:18 AM
Nice looking deer, conrats to all.
ChopperKen
November 15, 2007, 11:02 AM
I shot this doe to fill my tag with a ruger 77mkII IN 6.5X55,
measured at 346 yards.
Head shot so I didn't waste meat. This Gun Is Not For Sale!:D
JR1
November 15, 2007, 11:21 AM
JR1, is that an Alpine bow you are shooting?
Hoyt Trykon
Thernlund
November 15, 2007, 12:43 PM
He shot it at 250 yards with that .30-30 lever, open sights.
Maybe that's not impressive... I wouldn't know (never hunted). But I'm impressed.
-T.
marksman13
November 16, 2007, 01:38 AM
Sorry, it looks alot like my Alpine. Glad to see someone is having a successful season. One doe so far. Haven't seen a buck yet.
Orr89rocz
November 16, 2007, 03:13 AM
deer season opens in a week and 4 days so i'll have pics of mine when i get him :) lol i hope
Blackfork
November 16, 2007, 07:24 AM
On the cam at my lakehouse. This one is an eight point but with split G2s that make it a 10, kind of, plus some stickers.
Blackfork
November 16, 2007, 07:28 AM
Smaller deer from across the creek. The big photo was already uploaded on another thread.
Taking two guys out to shoot does tomorrow in Clarksville, Tx.
marksman13
November 16, 2007, 10:38 AM
That first buck would make a nice, unusual mount, Blackfork. I would have to put him on the wall.
birdbustr
November 22, 2007, 05:17 PM
Remington Corelokt loaded to 3005fps with 45gr Varget. Entered left side at last rib, broke 2 ribs going in, bullet stopped under hide on outside of right shoulder. 4 steps and folded. I have more pictures, but file limitations prevent upload.
Deer taken in NY state.
CSA 357
November 22, 2007, 07:55 PM
bird, thats a nice buck!
Joe Meyer
November 22, 2007, 09:05 PM
Where do you guys find all of those laser eyed bucks?
The ones on the trail cam pics.
Orr89rocz
November 26, 2007, 10:30 PM
GOT ONE this morning!!
Knoxx stock slug gun did its job today. 9 pointer with 16inch inside spread...8 inch G2's. Too bad its not a symmetrical 10 point rack else it be mounted. My biggest deer yet
Orr,
That's a big deer not to get it mounted. If this is a "typically" seen or killed deer around PA, then I need to get to PA next year. See my above deer. Not typical by any means, but unique. Probably had something to do with the injured leg from about 4 years ago. Looked like an old buckshot or slug had broken his front right leg. The people in the area had been after him for years. Nicknamed "Old Tripod". We estimate he is at least 6 years old. He is at the taxidermist.
Geno
November 29, 2007, 09:57 AM
Cocked & Locked:
That deer looks like it's all skin & bones!!! :neener:
Doc2005
Orr89rocz
November 30, 2007, 04:18 PM
That's a big deer not to get it mounted. If this is a "typically" seen or killed deer around PA, then I need to get to PA next year.
LOL i already have a smaller buck mounted and didnt feel like spending more money on another mount. The buck i got mounted is a very pretty 8 point. Not as wide or big, but symmetrical and has some mass to it. IF this deer had an even rack of 10 points, then i'd probly mount it
BUT where i hunt, the last 5 years has been very good. Lots of big bucks in the area. Every year atleast 2 of us gets a nice one, and this year was the same. 9 and 10 point shot. Good lot of private land with good gene pool. There has been 2 absolute MONSTERS taken here within the last 5 years i'd say and the genes are still running around
stownsend
November 30, 2007, 04:39 PM
Posted this in another tread, but I'll post it here because I am pretty proud. I shot this 5x5 (10 point) opening day in South Dakota. Hit him pretty hard with a Win Model 70 in 300WM at about 30 yards. Took a few steps and that was it. The taxidermist did a rough score and came up with 153, but I think that's exaggerating a bit.
Orr89rocz
November 30, 2007, 10:10 PM
my dad shot a 9 point that i scored out to be 123 or 129 if i remember right. it looked alot smaller than that deer. that could very well be 150's
BIGR
December 1, 2007, 01:59 AM
Nice deer guys, keep up the good work.
Orr89rocz
December 3, 2007, 12:52 AM
my brother just got back from saturday hunt and got a very nice 9 point as well! almost like mine, but abit thicker rack with longer tines and more uniform. He's getting it mounted, i'll try to get pics
jeepmor
December 3, 2007, 01:02 AM
I have a pic buried here in THR somewhere, but I only got a lowly forked (2x2) horn mulie. Some of those whitetails you guys shot have huge racks. Didn't see any like that in my hunting location this year.
We did see a HUGE 6x6 elk on the property during Elk season, but alas, we had spike tags wouldn't ya know. He was fun to watch graze and frolick as the sun came up and he herded his harem of 25-30 cows though.
hobbeeman
December 5, 2007, 02:07 AM
Here's my contribution. I got into camp late on Friday morning and took off down the road to get to my intended look-out point, when a nice doe came across the road. I immediately stopped the truck and thought "I wonder if there is a buck following her?"
Sure enough, this buck came up out of the canyon right behind her and looked over at me, then stopped to eat a bite of grass, almost as if he was sizing me up :what:
He then turned a bit, quartering away from me. Well by this time I was already out of the truck with my Savage .308...the bullet hit exactly where I placed it :D I was finished with my hunt by 0730 that morning, in time to call my buddy before he left for work :evil:
When the other guys got back to camp, I already had him loaded in the truck, not an easy task...see the come along in the background. They were a bit miffed that I had gotten to camp late but was the only one to get a deer that day :neener:
My first Buck. :D Took the cape to the taxidermist. He estimated the deer to be around 250lbs
Desertscout
December 5, 2007, 04:35 PM
I put one of my employees onto this one on the third day for the hunt this year. Killed him with a .338-06 at about 90 yards.
EDIT: sorry its a 308 not a 30-06 also known as the 338 federal now i think its called. federal loads it. weatherby also had some loads for it too and chambered a few of their rifles in it a few years back. very nice cartridge...still like my 35 whelen abit more tho, but 338 bullets have a much greater selection to choose from
asknight
December 6, 2007, 03:22 AM
The .338 Federal is a .338-08, or .308 Winchester necked up.
Desertscout
December 6, 2007, 03:23 AM
Double post
Desertscout
December 6, 2007, 03:26 AM
I think the .338-06 is the most efficient, spectacular cartridge in existence and I have kicked myself for not looking into it more years ago. Its'othing more than .30-'06 necked up to .338. It launches a 210 grain bullet at over 2700 fps. Depending on barrel length and load, it can be a s close as 100 fps behind the .338 Win Mag without the recoil and expense of the belted cases. It's accurate and the recoil is not a hell of a lot more than an '06. Weatherby makes ammo for it but it's pricey. It's WAY east to load for and doesn't cost any more than the .06 if comparable bullets are used.
As far as the 10mm shot goes, here's what I posted on another board so I won't have to type it all again.
I have killed quite a few animals with various handguns, usually revolvers. My closest was a deer at about 15 yards with a .22 revolver (long story) and my farthest was an antelope at 183 yds. with a 14" Contender in 7mm TCU. I killed a whitetail at 145 with a 12" .45-70 down in GA several years ago. I've killed 2 elk with a 5.5" Redhawk in .44 mag with 300 gr. hard-cast WFN bullets. One at about 60 yards and one at 45. I have since discovered the 10mm and got my 2nd deer with one this year. Another mulie succumbed to the awesome power of the 10mm at 0700 the morning of 6 Nov.
I was bound and determined to get my deer again this year with my G20. I passed on several within rifle range in hopes of getting within range with my pistola. I had planned to hold out until the last day and then go get one with a rifle if I couldn't make a pistol shot. This unfortunate little fork-horn wandered a little too close. I first saw him and two does at about 140 yards and it took me a bit to make sure this one was a buck. I low crawled through the grass until I got a little closer and they started acting a little nervous so I laid there and let them settle down for a minute. Then I eased up into a kneeling position and waited until he got broadside to me. The 180 gr. Hornady XTP traveling at 1300 fps at 112 yards went through both lungs. He walked around for a minute then went down. I was sure I had made a good shot but I was still approaching him slowly. A dang pheasant jumped right out from under me and scared me and the deer both. He jumped up and started running and, as sure as I was that my shot was good, I didn't want him to get into some thick brush so I shot again as he was running away from me at about 25 yards. The 2nd shot entered his left ear and came out his left eye. Sure enough, that anchored him.
The 1st bullet entered right behind the left shoulder and completely penetrated, going through both lungs, to exit in almost the exact same place on the off-side.
Dessertscout, did you mean to double tap that "1" key?
I've seen some pretty good pistoleros, and I don't doubt that it can be done, but Wow. That's all I can say is wow.
No sir, it was a measured 112 yards. My G20 will consistenetly hold 3.5" groups at 50 yards and nearlt that good at 100. The first group below was before a sight change.
I wasn't calling you a liar by any means, DS. I am just amazed by the shot. There are alot of people out there more capable than me with a pistol. I feel confident out to 30 yards or so, but that's my limit. Good shooting and proof that practice does pay off.
Desertscout
December 6, 2007, 01:44 PM
I didn't feel that you were caling me a liar. I know people that don't practice long range handgunning have a hard time swallowing that kind of shooting but I can assure that there are a great many of us that routinely shoot at that distance and much more. Everyone that goes through my 3rd level handgunning class will shoot at 100 yards. Before the winter is over, we should have a DVD out that shows long range shooting, underwater shooting, night shooting and a variety of other fun things.
Here's a target that I shot with one of my G23's a few months ago...
Thanks for the story and the photos. I am truly impressed!
John
Nevertoomanyguns
December 11, 2007, 02:50 PM
My best friend Matt and I both rattled out two nice Maine bucks on Public land and I also shot my first deer with a bow this year. Oh, and congrats to everyone on this thread. A lot of beautiful critters posted.
My first bow kill 105 pond doe small but good eating. I got more excited shooting her then my 2 last bucks a 213 pound 10-pt last year and my 201 11-pt this year.
This is my 201 pound (field dressed) 11-pt 21 inch inside spread buck that I rattled out third week of the season. He would have gone more than that but he had been runing does hard.
My Dad's 260 pound (field dressed) 11-pt 18 1/2 inch inside spread he shot last year. It was the 5th largest buck (weight wise) shot in Maine last year. The weight is a big factor in Maine. Antlers are nice but if you tell someone you shot a nice buck the first question they will ask is how much did it weigh and then they might ask about the rack.
wow what a fat huge deer!! biggest we see here in pa seems to be 200lbs and most average in the 180 range i'd say dressed
Down South
December 12, 2007, 05:52 PM
I took this 240 LB 10-point a few weeks ago in Ill with my bow. I was hunting on a friend’s farm there. I’ve killed two other smaller bucks and one doe with my bow this season so far but this is the best one I’ve downed in a long time. I saw a couple better bucks while I was there but couldn’t get them in bow range.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t95/iamdudley_2007/ill%20Hunt/SS850066.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t95/iamdudley_2007/ill%20Hunt/SS850064.jpg
308win
December 12, 2007, 08:03 PM
Where in Illinois if you don't mind saying? The reason I ask is I am originally from Illinois (SE Central). There are some large deer around Richland County, particularly in the Bumpas bottoms.
Down South
December 13, 2007, 09:02 AM
I was in Carrollton County right out of Carrollton.
308win
December 13, 2007, 09:15 AM
That is one part of the state I have never visited. Were you hunting the river bottoms or uplands?
Down South
December 13, 2007, 02:54 PM
That is one part of the state I have never visited. Were you hunting the river bottoms or uplands?
It was the uplands. My friend is a farmer and we were hunting the woods around the edges of his corn fields. He has just in the past three years started managing his deer herd. I saw all kinds of 2-1/2 year old 8-points and smaller but he doesn't want to shoot the smaller bucks. He does allow me a doe if I want one but I didn't take one.
308win
December 13, 2007, 06:19 PM
Well, that is a nice buck. I am going to start deer hunting next year as I will have some time. Ohio is over ran with deer. I believe they estimated the herd this year at 675,000 or so. We have wasting disease in areas around the state. If they don't do something to reduce the herd we are going to have melt down here. I think you can take one antlered deer and up to either 5 or 6 unantlered depending on where you live.
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