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The 308 Win XP draws blood for the first time #209594 12/13/2020 12:30 AM
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The center-grip 308 Winchester XP-100 drew first blood Friday afternoon. It was a hurried double kneeling short shot at around 50-60 yards, Using BogGear?s tripod and PSR top/Holland?s small field bag. I was doing the sneaky sneak on my way to place where I was going to sit for the rest of the day (no artificial blind of any kind, just nature).


The doe was either just coming out of cover or was just inside cover (trees and shrubs). We seemed to discover each other at about the same time. I was in the open though.

Even though I had the XP-100 in my hand and my Bog-Gear (legs extended) in the other, I could not get set up quickly enough to make a shot. She turned around and walked back into cover, and then threw up her flag and waved it a few times going away for me and to the left. Now, I need to get about another hundred yards so I can try to get set up on a two-track that?s going to be going to my right and wait there, hoping that she will cross and give me a shot opportunity. As I was walking faster to get to that spot to set up, I look to my right and there she was or a different one, I?m not quite sure, just inside cover - basically broadside.

Given the spookiness of these deer here this year, I didn?t think I was going to get a shot opportunity, but you don?t know unless you try, so I kneeled, spread the legs on the tripod and centered up as quick as I could and took the shot.

I didn't range distance before or check afterwards.

Dropped on the spot...The 168 grain Hornady A-Max (Hornady TAP) performed admirably.


We (Dan?s family) plan on having smoked backstrap this evening.

We were in the foothills of the Big Horn mountains, outside of Story, Wyoming. Yes, we have whitetail here.

The two different ways that I hunt this place, is doing the slow sneaky sneak, which has given some good results, but it also ends up with the just wasn?t able get it done before they move into cover (which happened more than one time on Thursday and Friday morning). The other way, is to put yourself in a place to where you have a reasonable view, of where you can tell they have crossed, in semi-open areas. I usually am sitting with my back against a tree.


You cannot bait with a corn feeder either. It snowed lightly about half of the time of the two days, and you can tell by the terrain, that it is not flat. Where I was doing my stand hunting, it was more flat there than a lot of the other different places. Temperatures ranged from teens to low 30?s. Dan tagged out to using his S&W 357 Magnum R.A.A.P.

Good times with a good friend.


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Re: The 308 Win XP draws blood for the first time [Re: Ernie] #209595 12/13/2020 12:36 AM
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I did a doe this evening with my .308HS on a friends farm. Bog Pod and PSR.
246 yds., 150 BST. 3" exit, 5" internal damage (forgot my camera). Quartering to shot. Ran 30 yds.
Good write up.
.308 is OK , but it ain't no 6.5/.284!!

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Re: The 308 Win XP draws blood for the first time [Re: wvhitman] #209596 12/13/2020 12:44 AM
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Thanks.
I have pics of bullet performance, if you want to see it.
The 308's SP's have been busy!


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Re: The 308 Win XP draws blood for the first time [Re: Ernie] #209597 12/13/2020 2:04 AM
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Congrats, Ernie! Thanks for sharing the story.


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Re: The 308 Win XP draws blood for the first time [Re: KRal] #209598 12/13/2020 3:00 AM
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Great Story.
That is one very good looking handgun. So far I have been the owner of Contenders, G2's and Encores. A good looking Bolt Gun like that one could cause an addition to the family.
Keep up the good stories.

Bob R


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Re: The 308 Win XP draws blood for the first time [Re: Bob Roach] #209600 12/13/2020 3:21 AM
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Congrats


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Congratulations, Ernie!


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Re: The 308 Win XP draws blood for the first time [Re: Russell] #209602 12/13/2020 1:58 PM
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Congrats. Good write-up and pics. Beautiful XP.

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Congrats on the deer and the great adventure. I used to archery hunt whitetails down by Chugwater years ago when I was living in Cheyenne so I got a good good chuckle when I read "Yes, we have whitetail here.". I sure miss the rugged beauty of Wyoming but not the wind.

Re: The 308 Win XP draws blood for the first time [Re: Butch Cassidy] #209604 12/13/2020 4:12 PM
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Well done Ernie! I'd like to see the autopsy report, if possible. I like the grip on that XP. My next one will have something similar.

On a side note, I plan on seeing ya at Wy-shot next June. Bringing a buddy that shot my 284, and now wants one of his own. Told him about your classes, and he's ready to go. Told him I would take him if he really wants to do it. He's constantly asking questions about these bolt pistols. I think we have another one hooked!!


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Erie, WHITMAN what velocities were y'all getting and barrel length

Thanks

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 Originally Posted By: Ernie
The center-grip 308 Winchester XP-100 drew first blood Friday afternoon.


Good deal Ernie. Something just feels right about a single shot .30 cal for deer hunting.

Glad you had a good time.

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Re: The 308 Win XP draws blood for the first time [Re: WyoJoe] #209610 12/14/2020 12:45 AM
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Congrats.


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Exit 168 A-Max


Exit after shoulder removed


Entrance


Entrance after shoulder removed


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Re: The 308 Win XP draws blood for the first time [Re: Ernie] #209612 12/14/2020 1:51 AM
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14.5" barrel with a MV of 2445 fps 168 A-max


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Re: The 308 Win XP draws blood for the first time [Re: Raptortrapper] #209613 12/14/2020 2:00 AM
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 Originally Posted By: Raptortrapper
Well done Ernie! I'd like to see the autopsy report, if possible. I like the grip on that XP. My next one will have something similar.

On a side note, I plan on seeing ya at Wy-shot next June. Bringing a buddy that shot my 284, and now wants one of his own. Told him about your classes, and he's ready to go. Told him I would take him if he really wants to do it. He's constantly asking questions about these bolt pistols. I think we have another one hooked!!


I have a loaner specialty pistol's unless he is going to share yours.
Cool!
Thanks for the recruiting!


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Re: The 308 Win XP draws blood for the first time [Re: Bob Roach] #209614 12/14/2020 2:02 AM
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 Originally Posted By: Bob Roach
Great Story.
That is one very good looking handgun. So far I have been the owner of Contenders, G2's and Encores. A good looking Bolt Gun like that one could cause an addition to the family.
Keep up the good stories.

Bob R


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Re: The 308 Win XP draws blood for the first time [Re: Raptortrapper] #209615 12/14/2020 2:08 AM
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great job with the 308!


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 Originally Posted By: Ernie
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Well done Ernie! I'd like to see the autopsy report, if possible. I like the grip on that XP. My next one will have something similar.

On a side note, I plan on seeing ya at Wy-shot next June. Bringing a buddy that shot my 284, and now wants one of his own. Told him about your classes, and he's ready to go. Told him I would take him if he really wants to do it. He's constantly asking questions about these bolt pistols. I think we have another one hooked!!


I have a loaner specialty pistol's unless he is going to share yours.
Cool!
Thanks for the recruiting!


I think he is planning on buying one of his own before we even get up there!! I'm planning on having a second one of my own by then, but don't know what caliber yet. Something small for varmints / coyotes.


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Re: The 308 Win XP draws blood for the first time [Re: Raptortrapper] #209619 12/14/2020 5:18 AM
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FYI Raptor Trapper Midway shows "TWO" 6.5 CM Nosler 48 Independence Hanguns in stock at $1545 and I believe Free Shipping.

Bob R

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That is reasonable for what you get


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