 Gator Hunting with Mark Hampton
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 Our friend Mark Hampton has been busy with his Nosler handgun again! Details please Mr. Hampton!
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Re: Gator Hunting with Mark Hampton
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Chance Weldon
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He's sure been busy putting that M48 through its paces.
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Re: Gator Hunting with Mark Hampton
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08/24/2018 2:32 AM
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Congrats Mark! That's a drastic change from the sheep!
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce.
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How big was that gator? He looks huge.
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Mark Hampton
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Thanks for the kind words Gents - and thanks Darrell. I'll have to admit, I'm having too much fun with this Nosler. The gator was 10 ft. 1 inch long. It was a pleasant change from the mountains.
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Re: Gator Hunting with Mark Hampton
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08/24/2018 4:57 PM
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That looks like a dang THICK gator! The first thing I thought when I saw the thread title was, "That's a big swing from sheep hunting!". Then I thought it was a strange application for a bolt action specialty pistol in 6.5. But, bullet placement is everything and it looks like that was right. Congratulations on another unique and admirable trophy.
But, seriously; what's next?
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Re: Gator Hunting with Mark Hampton
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08/25/2018 1:33 PM
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Yikes! That?s a big ole lizard. Nice one Mark.
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08/25/2018 8:46 PM
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Nice conctrats mark! I just shot one of those M48s in the new 22 nosler. What a blast on the wish list in 6.5 or 7mm 08 for sure!
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09/01/2018 3:54 AM
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I was talking with Mark at the Range yesterday. I see why he skipped having it stuffed at the price they charge to do it.
The cost of stuffing a gator would fund another out of state hunting trip.
I am more impressed with Marks M48 every time I am around it.
Bob R
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Way cool Mark! Great trophy.
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09/03/2018 7:09 PM
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Congrats. Very nice gator. Thanks for sharing!
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