 First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/15/2020 8:35 PM
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Last Saturday, I killed my first deer with the 7mm-08 barrel I got for my T/C Pro Hunter. I was using my reloads of 120gr Speer Hot Cor bullets over IMR 4350. I shot him at about 45 yards and he ran about 15 yards then piled up. I've missed a few times with this pistol so it was good to get redemption.  Also, as an aside, I believe in always smiling when taking pictures with game I've harvested. I feel it conveys gratitude.
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/15/2020 9:54 PM
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"A quiet hit in the right place is better than a loud miss in the wrong place followed by 10 more shots on the run"
I was a handgun hunter, when handgun wasn't cool.....
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/16/2020 12:03 AM
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Mark Hampton
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/16/2020 12:24 AM
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Pa. Mike
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Congratulations , glad you were successful!
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/16/2020 1:05 AM
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Ernie
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First times are stressful and exciting-You got it done!
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/16/2020 1:06 AM
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Okie Hunter
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Congrats. IMO 7-08 a great round in a short barrel.
With God all things are possible. Matt.19:26
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/16/2020 1:48 AM
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/16/2020 1:53 AM
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gunslingerdad
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love my 7-08. I am sure you will get comfy with yours now that the funk is knocked off of it. Congrats on a great buck and there is no reason to apologize for smiling. Every harvest should make you happy if it is on purpose and for the right reason.
still Dave Thomas, just an alias so the gov't dont find me 
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/16/2020 10:45 AM
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/16/2020 12:58 PM
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Congrats Now that you have taken the new off that barrel you will enjoy it even more.
Michael Joe Moore
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/16/2020 1:13 PM
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Mech 8
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Way to go! That looks like a typical Hill Country deer and terrain. Better shoot some more, we have way too many!
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/16/2020 1:29 PM
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It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/16/2020 3:00 PM
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Congrats. Any game harvested with a handgun gives reason to smile.
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/18/2020 11:48 PM
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Congrats. Any game harvested with a handgun gives reason to smile. X2
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/19/2020 4:40 PM
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Chance Weldon
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/20/2020 7:06 PM
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Congratulations! I know it feels good to get the job done, and I agree about the smiling in photos.
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/20/2020 11:48 PM
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Re: First connection with the 7mm-08 barrel.
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12/21/2020 4:20 PM
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Zee
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Well done!
I?ve owned a few 7mm-08 firearms. A handgun and a rifle. I just can?t seem to warm up to the cartridge. No detraction from your performance and success. Just a side note that I can?t really seem to uncover the reason. Maybe I?ve just not found the right one.
"To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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