 Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
#195051
10/22/2018 10:21 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,378
Darrell H
OP
veteran
|
|
OP
veteran
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,378 |
  Our friend Mark Hampton asked me to post these photos from his latest adventure. Congratulations Mark, looking forward to hearing some additional details! Darrell H
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: Darrell H]
#195052
10/22/2018 10:25 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 730
Mark Hampton
old hand
|
|
old hand
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 730 |
Thanks for posting Darrell! I took this WY antelope on a DIY hunt using Nosler's NCH in 6.5 CM with 120 gr. BT ammo. One shot at 336 yards filled my tag and freezer.
I just returned from Utah and got lucky with a fine mule deer. Same gun/ammo. First shot at 223 yards was too far back. Second shot at 400 punched my tag.
I'm extremely pleased with the NCH and look forward to MO deer season.
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: Mark Hampton]
#195057
10/23/2018 12:03 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 1,821
45MAN
Pooh-Bah
|
|
Pooh-Bah
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 1,821 |
MARK: KEEP ON SHOOTING AND POSTING, CONGRATS.
"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.
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: 45MAN]
#195061
10/23/2018 12:10 AM
|
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,596
racksmasher1
veteran
|
|
veteran
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,596 |
Somebody is having a pretty awesome year,good shooting Mark!
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: racksmasher1]
#195065
10/23/2018 12:36 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 53
HHI6818
journeyman
|
|
journeyman
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 53 |
Congratulations on two beauties! That Nosler Pistol is racking up some trophies!
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: HHI6818]
#195066
10/23/2018 12:38 AM
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,105
Russell
Pooh-Bah
|
|
Pooh-Bah
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,105 |
Congratulations on a couple of good ones!
It's not the gun, but the man behind it.
Sheriff Russell Cottle, Ret.
USMC; 1967-1970; Vietnam-'68-'69
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: Russell]
#195069
10/23/2018 12:55 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 9,715
jamesfromjersey
Shootist
|
|
Shootist
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 9,715 |
MAN.... that is some nice mulie??.Good for you Markie.....
Life member-NRA-SCI
Member-HHI #2900-HHASA #067
Colt-Ruger-Freedom Arms-and S&W Collector Assoc.s
"I have more guns then I need but not as many as I want" "Handgun hunters HAVE to be good"
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: jamesfromjersey]
#195070
10/23/2018 1:04 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 818
sixshot
old hand
|
|
old hand
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 818 |
That's 2 very nice animals Mark, congratulations! You must use a refrigerated railroad car for a freezer!
Dick
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: sixshot]
#195072
10/23/2018 1:35 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 746
cherokeetracker
old hand
|
|
old hand
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 746 |
What a great pair of animals. That Nosler Pistol has really worked well for you. I am very happy for you.
Charles
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: cherokeetracker]
#195073
10/23/2018 1:44 AM
|
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,556
junebug
Gun Slinger
|
|
Gun Slinger
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,556 |
Well done Mark! That 6.5 is working well for you.
junebug
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: Mark Hampton]
#195074
10/23/2018 1:49 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,374
cmnash
veteran
|
|
veteran
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,374 |
Not only are the animals you take impressive, you manage to capture the best photos. I have always liked the looks of a pronghorn buck. The mountains in the background of this particular photo are quite striking.
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: Mark Hampton]
#195083
10/23/2018 3:45 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,461
pab1
Distinguished Expert
|
|
Distinguished Expert
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,461 |
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce.
Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: junebug]
#195085
10/23/2018 8:45 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,332
Randy M
veteran
|
|
veteran
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,332 |
Congratulations Mark. Two very nice handgun trophies!
The meat won't fry if the lead don't fly.
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: Randy M]
#195089
10/23/2018 11:31 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 730
Mark Hampton
old hand
|
|
old hand
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 730 |
Thank you for the kind words.
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: Mark Hampton]
#195092
10/23/2018 3:53 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,155
Gregg Richter
Distinguished Expert
|
|
Distinguished Expert
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,155 |
Really nice trophy mule deer buck, Mark! Excellent and congratulations!
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: Gregg Richter]
#195097
10/23/2018 7:31 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,963
KRal
Shootist
|
|
Shootist
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,963 |
Congrats, Mark! Two awesome trophies - the mule deer really stands out! That NCH is earning respect rather quickly.
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: KRal]
#195098
10/23/2018 7:52 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 730
Mark Hampton
old hand
|
|
old hand
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 730 |
Kim, By the way - I took care of all the skinning/quartering chores with your knife. Most Excellent! Thanks again as I really appreciate everything.
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: Mark Hampton]
#195102
10/23/2018 10:06 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,963
KRal
Shootist
|
|
Shootist
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,963 |
Kim, By the way - I took care of all the skinning/quartering chores with your knife. Most Excellent! Thanks again as I really appreciate everything. You're very welcome, Mark.
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: KRal]
#195104
10/24/2018 12:27 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 601
PsTaN
addict
|
|
addict
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 601 |
Mark, your adventures are always outstanding to see.
PsTaN
-Smith & Wesson Model 69
-Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter
-Encore Pro Hunter
"Hold your horses, the elephants are coming, and out stamped Alabama"
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: PsTaN]
#195116
10/24/2018 11:59 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 543
ruger4570
addict
|
|
addict
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 543 |
Congrats on two fine trophies. Outstanding shooting with the Nosler.
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: ruger4570]
#195121
10/24/2018 3:19 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,155
Gregg Richter
Distinguished Expert
|
|
Distinguished Expert
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,155 |
Mark, that is a really nice antelope also!
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: Gregg Richter]
#195123
10/24/2018 5:16 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 730
Mark Hampton
old hand
|
|
old hand
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 730 |
Many Thanks for the kind words. I hope everyone enjoys a fun and successful hunting season.
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: Mark Hampton]
#195130
10/24/2018 9:46 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 765
wheelguns
old hand
|
|
old hand
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 765 |
Mark,congratulations on two fine trophies.
|
|
|
|
Re: Mark Hampton's Western Adventure
[Re: wheelguns]
#195143
10/25/2018 8:26 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 4,669
Chance Weldon
Distinguished Expert
|
|
Distinguished Expert
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 4,669 |
Good shooting, as always! You're really putting that NCH to the test.
Formerly TN Lone Wolf
"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." - J.K. Rowling
|
|
|
|
|
0 registered members (),
39
guests, and 0
spiders. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
