 Got My First with a Handgun
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12/30/2012 2:38 AM
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Thad B
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I want to start off by thanking everyone that helped with information when I decided to pick a handgun to hunt with. I got my first whitetail with my 7-30 waters this evening. He was just a spike but my first with the handgun. He was 75 yards and he dropped like someone cut his legs out from under him. The factory 120 federals did their job! I will surely start reloading for this gun this summer so I can get more practice before next season. Again guys, thanks for all your help!
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Re: Got My First with a Handgun
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12/30/2012 3:08 AM
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Dan B.
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Congrats. I took several with 120gr V-Max's from the Waters....great cartridge.
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Re: Got My First with a Handgun
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12/30/2012 3:27 AM
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Gregg Richter
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Way to go Thad, and congratulations on being inducted into the wonderful world of Handgun Hunting!
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Re: Got My First with a Handgun
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12/30/2012 4:35 AM
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s4s4u
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Don't ya just love it when a good plan comes together. Congrat's!
Rod, too.
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Re: Got My First with a Handgun
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12/30/2012 4:37 AM
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A lot of people are like a slinky: Not much fun till you push them down the stairs!
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Re: Got My First with a Handgun
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12/30/2012 12:34 PM
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Rick
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Re: Got My First with a Handgun
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12/30/2012 1:42 PM
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Darrell H
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Congratulations Thad! I killed my first handgun buck with a 7-30 Waters Improved. Great deer cartridge!
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12/30/2012 2:54 PM
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jamesfromjersey
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Re: Got My First with a Handgun
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12/30/2012 3:06 PM
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kingfisher
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Thad, you have only just begun. Enjoy the ride, and CONGRATS!
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Re: Got My First with a Handgun
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12/30/2012 4:03 PM
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KYODE
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that is great! it is so much more enjoyable to hunt with a handgun imo. i do like rifles, but i'd rather hunt with a handgun than anything i've ever used.
Kentucky….no place like home.
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12/30/2012 6:09 PM
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MIHunter
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Awesome, congrats! Post pics if you have any.
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12/31/2012 12:51 AM
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racksmasher
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AWESOME Thad, the first of many.
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Re: Got My First with a Handgun
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Praterdj
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My first deer with a hand gun was with a Contender in 7x30 Waters 130 gr bullet. The shot split the heart in three pieces. The deer was a doe weighing 200 lbs in the UP of Michigan. My other barrel is a 445 SM this I use in the shotgun part of MI.
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Re: Got My First with a Handgun
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01/15/2013 12:17 AM
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460man
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Congrats Thad,
Welcome to the club of insanely happy hunters. There is something wonderful about that first one. Keep it up and teach someone else the joy.
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01/15/2013 5:46 PM
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Jeffx
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Congrats! On your First, I hope you have many,many more and the 7/30 is an awesome caliber . I like the 120 gr BT!
ONE SHOT - ONE KILL
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Re: Got My First with a Handgun
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01/20/2013 6:55 PM
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DeerDad
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Great job and welcome to the addiction. That's not just a spike. It's a trophy. Stand proud with them horns no matter the size. One thing about handgun hunting is the handgun is lighter pulling up on rope than a rifle. Lol
Congrats again.
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Re: Got My First with a Handgun
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01/21/2013 1:04 AM
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Anniex
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I shot my first with a 7/30! Awesome job!
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