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12/09/2014 11:56 AM
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Okie Hunter
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I got this buck with my 15 inch 7mm08 TC Encore topped with a Bushnell 2x6 XLT scope using 140 grain NBTs. He came past my stand at about 30 yards chasing a doe. The first shot hit a little far back but when he stopped at around 50 yards I made the second one count. At the shot he went down like a bag of hammers! I'm very pleased with the performance of all the components combined. 
With God all things are possible. Matt.19:26
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Re: 7mm08 buck
[Re: Okie Hunter]
#153167
12/09/2014 2:25 PM
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s4s4u
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Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: 7mm08 buck
[Re: s4s4u]
#153173
12/09/2014 4:56 PM
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Joined: May 2012
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reflex264
Gun Slinger
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"A quiet hit in the right place is better than a loud miss in the wrong place followed by 10 more shots on the run"
I was a handgun hunter, when handgun wasn't cool.....
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Re: 7mm08 buck
[Re: reflex264]
#153179
12/09/2014 7:20 PM
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JBWhitehead
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Aside from the primal "more power" feeling given by the .460, the 7-08 is my favorite barrel for the Encore.
Great deer. It'll lay 'em down.
Lead, push or get the heck out of the way!
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Re: 7mm08 buck
[Re: JBWhitehead]
#153196
12/10/2014 12:38 AM
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Joined: Feb 2014
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dvan
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Congratulations. Nice uniform rack. Prepping for a European mount?
T/C's~Ruger's~Striker~XP~S&W & the Quest Continues
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Re: 7mm08 buck
[Re: dvan]
#153202
12/10/2014 2:06 AM
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Joined: Feb 2009
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NHSHTR
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journeyman
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Very cool! Congratulations!!
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Re: 7mm08 buck
[Re: Okie Hunter]
#153203
12/10/2014 2:26 AM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,461
pab1
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Distinguished Expert
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Very nice buck! Congrats!
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce.
Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: 7mm08 buck
[Re: pab1]
#153205
12/10/2014 2:57 AM
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WiseGuy
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Bigger ain't always better....according to who???
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Re: 7mm08 buck
[Re: pab1]
#153206
12/10/2014 3:00 AM
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KRal
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It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: 7mm08 buck
[Re: KRal]
#153215
12/10/2014 4:40 AM
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thadf
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Way to go dude, trying to get one with my 7-08 as well. I'm running out of time!
Nice deer
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Re: 7mm08 buck
[Re: thadf]
#153224
12/10/2014 1:27 PM
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chas3stix
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Fine trophy with venison in the freezer to boot. Congrats.
NRA Benefactor life Member
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Re: 7mm08 buck
[Re: chas3stix]
#153234
12/10/2014 9:17 PM
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Okie Hunter
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Thanks guys. I've noticed a lot of guys using the 7mm08. Dvan, I am planning on doing a skull mount. He's 18 inches wide.
The first day of gun season this year I got rained out so I went shopping with the wife. On the way I stopped at a local archery shop and found a 15 inch SS 7mm08 Encore barrel and picked it up for my brother. Unfortunately he didn't get a chance to connect with it this year.
With God all things are possible. Matt.19:26
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