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A Day to remember #210351 04/05/2021 1:10 PM
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I've gotten a reputation as a groundhog hunter. It's been a life long passion of mine. I started getting serious on 7/15/1975 when I moved to the Potomac Highlands of eastern WV. Hunting them has made me a better shot and prepared me for all my big game hunts.
I've kept exacting records of all the guns I've used and the distances of the kills.
My #1 gun are my SSK and Rem. rear grip XPs with 1714 kills. #2 .223 T/C Contender-1199 kills. #3 SSK .250 Sav. AI-1123 kills #4 FA/Ruger/Taurus .454s-855 kills #5 .44s 849 kills.
All my handguns up to .416 Taylor Encore have taken groundhogs. A very special day occurred 2 weeks ago while this site was down
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/h325/LarryRogers2/DSC01398.JPG
It's been a long, satisfying run. I hope I can keep it going.

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Re: A Day to remember [Re: wvhitman] #210352 04/05/2021 3:11 PM
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Certainly an outstanding accomplishment!


It's not the gun, but the man behind it.

Sheriff Russell Cottle, Ret.
USMC; 1967-1970; Vietnam-'68-'69
Re: A Day to remember [Re: Russell] #210353 04/05/2021 6:10 PM
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Always awesome 😑


Kentucky….no place like home.
Re: A Day to remember [Re: KYODE] #210357 04/05/2021 9:24 PM
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It absolutely boggles the mind the records you have kept of your hunts and kills. I really wish I had done it but far too late in the game for me to even start. Awesome job!


"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.....
Re: A Day to remember [Re: reflex264] #210359 04/06/2021 3:32 AM
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you sir are an inspiration!


still Dave Thomas, just an alias so the gov't dont find me
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Re: A Day to remember [Re: gunslingerdad] #210361 04/06/2021 11:36 AM
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DOC, GLAD YOU ARE STILL COUNTING, WTG.


"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: A Day to remember [Re: 45MAN] #210366 04/06/2021 9:12 PM
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Congrats on keeping track and of your accomplishment.

Re: A Day to remember [Re: Butch Cassidy] #210435 04/17/2021 10:10 PM
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Doc,
Since the coyotes moved in 20 years ago, I rarely ever see a whistle pig anymore. Started whacking yotes instead every since. I learned to hunt big game as a little guy stalking groundhogs. Sure do miss it!

Congratulations on breaking the 1400 mark. Keep on keep’n on!!

Re: A Day to remember [Re: rugernut] #210445 04/19/2021 3:16 PM
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Amazing job of shooting and record keeping.

Re: A Day to remember [Re: ruger4570] #210448 04/20/2021 7:26 PM
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A milestone like that is a rare thing for a handgun hunter.


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