Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 1:09 AM
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We went pig hunting this weekend but acorns started dropping and between that and the full moon we didn't even see a pig but I got this blackbuck with my 475 @ 120 yards. I've been after this guy for a couple years and he finally got a little too close. He liked to hangout in a huge field that was impossible to stalk because it was wide open just knee high grass. That tree was over 400 yards out and it's about another 500 to the back tree line. The heart - 325 Deep Curl
Last edited by Gary; 10/09/2017 1:32 AM. Reason: added more pics
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 1:27 AM
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Nice Blackbuck. Congratulations Gary.
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 1:28 AM
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Congrats, and good shooting! It's pretty rewarding to finally take down one you've watched for a long time.
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 1:30 AM
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 1:30 AM
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That seems a young one as he is not black.....but his horns are quite spectacular!
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 1:31 AM
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Has to be one of the biggest blackbuck (handgun or rifle) I`ve seen.... Darn good shootin on top of a darn good trophy....
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 1:39 AM
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Gary
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That seems a young one as he is not black.....but his horns are quite spectacular! No he wasn't young - occasionally they don't turn. I've seen two like that on two different ranches. His nads were about half the size they should have been...
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 1:39 AM
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Mark Hampton
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That's a big blackbuck! Must be well over 20 inches. Congrats!
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 1:47 AM
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Gary, you are exactly right! Sometimes they stay that light tan color. Blackbucks are very skittish, and they makes taking an excellent one like this one that much cooler. His horns are definitely in the Gold Medal Class
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 2:04 AM
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That is one cool trophy, Gary. Good on ya!
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 5:26 AM
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Ernie
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10/09/2017 8:05 AM
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Beautiful animal! I would love to take one sometime.
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 8:48 AM
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 12:03 PM
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As you very well know, THAT is one heck of a blackbuck! The fact that he retains the golden tan color makes it that much more special. Wonderful!
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 12:26 PM
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Gary, that's the finest blackbuck I've seen! Congrats! It's a shame he didn't have the trademark coloration.
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 1:13 PM
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Nice work as always, Gary! Congrats my friend!
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 3:08 PM
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Gary, that's the finest blackbuck I've seen! Congrats! It's a shame he didn't have the trademark coloration. I actually like the coloration because it's different.
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 9:06 PM
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/09/2017 11:24 PM
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Yep, better than a hog. Really nice trophy. And great shooting.
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/10/2017 1:04 AM
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Fantastic Gary! Nice work on the blackbuck!
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/10/2017 1:26 AM
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Looks like you broke his heart.
Nice shootin'!!
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/10/2017 4:24 AM
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Great trophy Gary! I haven't seen a lot of them, perhaps 100, but that's the best one I've seen for sure. I've got to do a Blackbuck hunt some day.
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/10/2017 6:44 AM
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/10/2017 7:59 PM
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That's a big blackbuck! Must be well over 20 inches. Congrats! Gary, if your trophy is 20" high, that would put it four inches above mine... If you get a measure, let me know... Sure is a fine blackbuck....
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/10/2017 8:01 PM
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Gary
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That's a big blackbuck! Must be well over 20 inches. Congrats! Gary, if your trophy is 20" high, that would put it four inches above mine... If you get a measure, let me know... Sure is a fine blackbuck.... He was 23"
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/10/2017 9:23 PM
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jamesfromjersey
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SEVEN inches taller then my blackbuck.....Boy, do they grow `em big in Texas.....Again, congratulations on the blackbuck and some excellent shootin..... PS- I see you use 325gr Speer in your 475L.B.... I`am sure it shoots much flatter then their 400gr bullet.... What are your thoughts on this bullet???
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/10/2017 9:37 PM
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Gary
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Thanks James, I like it for anything up to the size of elk. I've killed black bear, elk, deer, hogs, blackbuck and scimitar oryx with it... I'd use the 400's on moose but I would not use either on water or cape buffalo without some more testing on big stuff. It's bonded so it's not going to come apart but they may be a little soft for really big stuff.
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10/10/2017 10:38 PM
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Awesome all the way around!
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/12/2017 12:13 AM
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I think that is the longest Blackbuck I have ever seen. And a 120 yard revolver kill is another thing to be proud of!
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/12/2017 12:58 AM
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jamesfromjersey
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I'd use the 400's on moose but I would not use either on water or cape buffalo without some more testing on big stuff. It's bonded so it's not going to come apart but they may be a little soft for really big stuff. Its kinda funny Gary `cause you almost sound like Ross Seyfred talking about the Speer JFP when he did a write up many years ago on jacketed bullets....
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Re: Blackbuck
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10/12/2017 4:49 AM
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Very nice blackbuck and obviously great shooting.
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