 Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 1:34 AM
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 Our friend Mark Hampton has just returned from another awesome adventure. I'll let him chime in with details on a magnificent ram, congratulations Mark!
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 1:42 AM
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Chance Weldon
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Absolutely fantastic, Mark! Looks like that 48 NCH did its job well.
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 1:49 AM
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You know something...I`ve come to expect nothing less from you...
Congratulations on another well done handgun hunt in the altitude.... 
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 1:52 AM
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Kentucky….no place like home.
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 2:10 AM
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The meat won't fry if the lead don't fly.
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 2:17 AM
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Beautiful!! ... one of the new Nosler guns, correct?
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"Hold your horses, the elephants are coming, and out stamped Alabama"
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 3:44 AM
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FANTASTIC, LOOKING FORWARD TO THE DETAILS
"ADAPT OR DIE". I USE ALL CAPS, NOT BECAUSE I AM YELLING, BUT BECAUSE IT IS AN OLD HABIT FROM MY ARMY DAYS, PLUS IT IS EASIER TO TYPE AND READ.
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 4:18 AM
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Very nice! Congrats Mark!
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce.
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 5:41 AM
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sixshot
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Mark, that really is an exceptional Ram, great job & lots of dedication to make a hunt like that. I tip my hat again.
Dick
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 11:00 AM
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Awesome! Look forward to more details. Congrats...
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 11:44 AM
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Mark Hampton is the man when it comes to adventurous handgun hunting. That looks like an incredible ram from what I assume was spectacular country. CONGRATULATIONS!
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 12:50 PM
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Mark Hampton
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Thank you all for the kind words - I'm most appreciative.
I took this ram with Nosler's new handgun in 6.5 Creedmoor using 120 gr. BT. One shot from 210 yards. The ram dropped in his tracks, stone dead, as if he'd been stuck by lightning. Some days you get lucky.
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 3:10 PM
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Mark, Beautiful Ram. I recently picked up your book and still reading through it. Nice to see your still at it.
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 6:56 PM
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Marvelous Ram! Congrats on another hard earned handgun trophy, Mark!
Mark, is that a handgun or rifle scope you're using on the M48?
Last edited by KRal; 08/18/2018 7:31 PM.
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/18/2018 10:30 PM
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Some days you get lucky.
Yes ,but a whole lot of preparation and work is what allows you to make the most of that luck.
Well done Mark!
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/19/2018 2:45 AM
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Spectacular Ram Mark. Congratulations, and Excellent job.
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/19/2018 4:07 AM
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Beautiful sheep Mark. A great adventure. Congratulations.
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,... "
Matthew 28:19
Handgun hunter since 1979 - haven't used a rifle since!
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/19/2018 4:19 AM
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Gregg Richter
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Awesome ram, Mark! Congratulations!
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/19/2018 11:55 AM
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KRal I am sure it is a rifle scope. Mark has been shooting it at the Range quite a bit, and it has had a rifle scope every visit. His M48 is one tack driving handgun. Mark will need to fill in more details on the magnification range of the scope, and what power he had it set on hunting when he gets time.
Bob R
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/19/2018 12:06 PM
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Thanks, Bob. I figured it was, but couldn't really tell from the picture.
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/20/2018 12:47 PM
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Re: Mark Hampton's Handgun Ram
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08/20/2018 8:48 PM
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Congratulations Mr Hampton...you have seen and done it all when it comes to handgun hunting...as always, very well done
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