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Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska

Posted By: jamesfromjersey

Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 08/31/2020 12:51 AM

Mark Hampton`s two Alaskan goats taken with his Freedom Arms 44 mag and 240gr XTP.... Sincere congratulations Mark
Posted By: Franchise

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 08/31/2020 12:57 AM

Impressive trophies by a legendary handgun hunter...Great shooting and by the looks of it, XTP'S still work GREAT.. CONGRATULATIONS
Posted By: Mark Hampton

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 08/31/2020 1:04 AM

Thanks for posting James! Just returned from hunting mountain goats on Kodiak Island. Not sure why a guy my age wanted to go on another goat hunt after taking two on previous hunts with single-shot handguns. Mental instability perhaps. I was hunting a two goat area with only one billy permitted. Getting in revolver range of mountain goats in the high alpine is challenging, not to mention the climbing involved. The billy was taken from 61 yards, the nanny at 58 yards. The FA Model 83 in .44 Mag. with Hornady's 240 gr. XTP performed well.

If you're looking for adventure -- and a real challenge, hunting mountain goats with a revolver will do the trick.
Posted By: jamesfromjersey

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 08/31/2020 1:13 AM

getting that close to two goats has to be an adventure in itself.... very few have done what you did... Amazing...
Posted By: Shortgun

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 08/31/2020 1:19 AM

Congratulations Sir! Great accomplishment there.
Posted By: Russell

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 08/31/2020 1:42 AM

Congratulations, Mark! Well done!
Posted By: Okie Hunter

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 08/31/2020 1:43 AM

Congrats Mark. The wife and I are headed back to Glacier National Park next week. Hope to see some again.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 08/31/2020 10:19 AM

Great shots, photos and goats!
Posted By: Teep

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 08/31/2020 12:15 PM

Wow, beautiful trophy's. That terrain must have been really tough to move through let alone sneak up on something.
Posted By: reflex264

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 08/31/2020 12:40 PM

Awesome job!
Posted By: jcp161

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 08/31/2020 2:37 PM

Congratulations!!
Posted By: Pa. Mike

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/01/2020 12:56 AM

Congratulations Mark! Awesome trophies and great photos.
Posted By: ruger4570

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/01/2020 4:36 AM

Awesome job.
Posted By: BIZZMO

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/01/2020 5:31 AM

Great shooting!Great hunt! Congratulations! Are those your new Dall grips on that.44?
Posted By: racksmasher1

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/01/2020 10:07 AM

Well done, looks like a great trip
Posted By: Mark Hampton

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/01/2020 12:39 PM

BIZZMO, Yes, those are the dall sheep grips. Rob Rowen does incredible work with grips.
Posted By: Drycreek3189

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/01/2020 7:16 PM

Congratulations Sir ! Just to get in position for the shots is an accomplishment.
Posted By: Chance Weldon

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/02/2020 1:29 AM

Awesome! You are living the dream, Mr. Hampton!
Posted By: RBO21

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/02/2020 7:51 PM

Congrats! That woudld be an awesome adventure!
Posted By: rougerocco

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/02/2020 8:06 PM

Outstanding! Congratulations Sir!
Love the Gun!
Posted By: Mark Hampton

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/02/2020 8:52 PM

Many Thanks for the kind words!
Posted By: KRal

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/03/2020 7:03 PM

Congrats, Mark!
Posted By: dave thomas

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/08/2020 5:07 PM

congrats Sir!
Posted By: Gregg Richter

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/08/2020 9:48 PM

Awesome Mark! Two goats, quite an accomplishment.
Posted By: sixshot

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/10/2020 9:09 PM

Very well done Mark, Mountain Goats with a revolver is some rare stuff, 2 of them on the same hunt is like hitting the lottery.
Great shooting buddy, looks like those Hornady XTP's worked perfectly for you, outstanding!

Dick
Posted By: Mark Hampton

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/10/2020 11:45 PM

Dick, Hope you're recovering and feeling better.
Recovered one of the XTPs. Shot the nanny from 58 yards, quartering away. Bullet passed thru and went thru front shoulder lodging in the hide on the opposite side. Recovered bullet weighed 233 grs. and looks almost as if it were shot in gelatin. I'll send you a pic.
Take care of yourself and get well soon!
Posted By: cmnash

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 09/14/2020 12:10 AM

To me, this is just an INCREDIBLE feat of handgun hunting. Taking a Mountain Goat with a revolver would be the stuff of many hunters dreams,so you went and did it TWICE. Impressed doesn't quite cover it. I enjoy reading of all your adventures, and look forward to the next.
Posted By: billa

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 10/03/2020 2:23 PM

Mark, Beautiful goats. Great achievement with a revolver. Congratulations.
Posted By: rugernut

Re: Mark Hampton and FA 44 in Alaska - 10/03/2020 2:46 PM

Congratulations Mark! Good to see your still in mountain shape. 😁
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