firstcoueswas80

Out of all the time Ive spent in the hills behind premium glass, Ive NEVER glasses a lion... Dont get me wrong, Ive seen 5 of them... All within 30 yards!

"energy wasted on a hillside..." Ive seen my fair share of animals die from TTSX's.... African game ( I killed 10, Scottyboy shot something like 5 or so), coues deer, elk, coyotes etc. The FARTHEST I have EVER seen an animal run was 50 yards, and that was a double lung hit Impala. My brothers coues deer, the 2 coues deer I have killed, his elk and all but 2 African animals died on the spot. The farthest I have ever had to track a coues deer was yesterday.. And thats because he rolled (DEAD) about 75 yards farther then Jim and I thought he had. The TTSX is an outstanding killer and hits and kills faster and harder than it should! It is a GREAT 600 and in bullet. I would go the 165/168 though, as thats what I shot from my 300 wsm

Set up for the shot: One single piece of Norma brass:

Mid 130's. Or, for Becker.... 130+

Not a thing..... But I spoiled my girls.

Very nice. Awesome buck

Im sorry but I dont see a single 103" buck on the wall.... I think they are all bigger than that!

Yeah.... Shoulda shot that SOB from where ya were!

Im going hunting tomorrow morning.... Wasnt a short fight, but I put my foot down and said look, its not every year I can go RIFLE hunting on Christmas day, so Im going! She threatened me, but in the end she wont go through with them.... Gotta get it in when I can! Oh, and I'll be out there from the 26th to the end of the year

My brother missed his deer last year on the first shot because I didnt account for the angle. This year, he was taking a couple of hurried shots, pretty steep uphill at a cow and missed twice. I ranged the cow at 375, clicked turrets for 375 and he shot over her back twice. I didnt even think about it and then it dawned on me afterwards. Not only that, but he got scope bit on both shots.... Once across the nose, and once across the forhead. He took the force full on as he put his eye about a half- 3/4s of an inche away from the scope. The scope hit him hard enough and cut him well enough that he went home and took a nap. He wasnt going to go that night, but decided to go. Ended up killing an elk from that same group, and I got engaged at the top of the same hill.

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I never understand this attitude. What is wrong with someone going on a treasure hunt for something they find satisfying to their soul? I would hunt any size whitey, but would love one with a lot of bone. What is so wrong with that? We are all very similar in that we enjoy god’s country and have a passion for these beautiful deer. Some people would rather take the extra time to look for a diamond than a piece of limestone. If you are happy with limestone, then wonderful for you. Pretty sure “Trophy hunters” wouldn’t “pity” them. I personally hate it when the hunt is over (success or not). I find looking for bigger deer keeps me out in the field enjoying the hunt a little longer. It's been human nature since inception to "want more". I would rather pity those whom never get the chance or opportunity to hunt at all. Probably one of the most logical, well thought out and delivered posts on cwt. Well done.

I shot animals from 80 yards to 415 yards.

Sweet buck! Now, lets see him from the front!

Looks like a straight up routing... Kinda like U of A's bowl games... Where are the Devil fans?

MAn that deer is UGLY. I dont know if I'd want it in my house?!!! A few years ago, when I killed that 2x4, it had a canine teeth on the 4 side.

Like I posted in TJ's thread. My dad made our Christmas dinner a couple weeks ago. The way he cooked it was a new one, but it was absolutely perfect! 500* for 5 minutes per pound. Then, shut the oven off and let it stand in the oven for 2 hours. It was absolutely perfect and by far the best home made prime rib I've ever had!

Sold buck! Good job! Love his mass and the big g2's

dang you skinny people.

Ive always based this sorta thing (scopes included) on what happens if a shooter buck stands up at close distance? Just because youre prepared for a 800 yard shot, doesnt mean thats whats going to be presented. I like a bullet that will hold together up close, yet open and penetrate enough at long distance. My choice for that has been the Accubond, or TTSX.

Both look great! Thank you for your service to our country!

I cant get out until Christmas morning (big fight with the new fiance, but I wouldnt budge ). Hopefully it will be good!

Unlike Field and Stream, this magazine will probably have info pertinent to AZ!

I watched a 90" buck take 3 slugs from a 33 in october. He was never hit great, but those slugs sure made him sick. He didn't go far. The 338 isn't super flat though and is a little over kill. Neck that rig down to 30 cal and you've got your rig!

Lions arent the only problem when theres been over 2500 other hunters in the unit (36b) before the December hunt starts! Dont worry, Im right there with you! I havent even seen a buck that would break 80!