My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/25/2018 3:15 AM
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I had a wonderful hunt this past Saturday while hunting my 100 acre cut-over lease. On this afternoon hunt a lone young buck entered my 2 acre greenfield at 120 yards. I watched the buck for approximately 10 minutes and made the decision that if he came within my self imposed 50 yard range that I would attempt to harvest my first big game with a handgun. I no sooner made this resolution than the buck starting walking directly to my blind. The buck quickly closed the distance and stopped at exactly 50 yards and turned broadside were he began to feed.
I slowly raised my Ruger Super Redhawk in 454 Casull, and placed the Ultradot on the buck's shoulder and pulled the trigger. The revolver "roared" and the buck whirled and buckled with his tail tucked as he staggered back to the far end of the greenfield 120 yards away. I was very excited waiting for him to fall, but he didn't. I quickly got the Ultradot back on the buck and inadvertently snatched the trigger launching a 2nd Barnes bullet at the buck as he stood quartering away. I immediately realized that I had rushed the shot and missed. I carefully took aim again and as the Super Redhawk "barked" for the 3rd time the whitetail immediately dropped to the ground at the 120 yard distance. I ran from the blind to the downed Buck. I observed that the 1st shot landed high in the shoulder and that the 3rd shot landed behind the last rib traveling toward the brisket. The young 4 point had a broken browtine, but thankfully that doesn't affect the savory flavor of venison!
I have harvested upwards of 50 Whitetails with Bows, Flintlocks, Shotguns, and Rifles, but none of those harvests can touch the rewarding experience of taking Big Game with a handgun. I'm officially hooked!!
Best Regards,
Chris Dillard
Last edited by FROSTY; 01/25/2018 3:18 AM.
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/25/2018 3:19 AM
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JDK
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Congrats! It's addictive. Was it factory ammo?
John
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
[Re: JDK]
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01/25/2018 3:24 AM
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FROSTY
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Congrats! It's addictive. Was it factory ammo? Yes, Barnes Factory 250 grn, interestingly neither bullets exited the deer.
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/25/2018 3:26 AM
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s4s4u
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Welcome to the club, good on ya!
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
[Re: FROSTY]
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01/25/2018 3:27 AM
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FROSTY
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Thanks guys! I tried posting some pictures, but can't do it for some reason.
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/25/2018 3:45 AM
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Chance Weldon
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Congratulations! Nothing beats taking your first handgun deer.
It's kind of tricky learning to post pictures. Have you uploaded them to the Bragging Board?
Formerly TN Lone Wolf
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/25/2018 4:08 AM
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Congratulations on your first Deer with a handgun. A real trophy you can be proud of. Way to go.
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,... " Matthew 28:19
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/25/2018 4:08 AM
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Nicely done. They wont exit. Esp the high shoulder shot. How high was it? Did u hit your third shot at 120 yards. If so well well done!
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/25/2018 4:11 AM
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Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce. Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/25/2018 5:01 AM
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Gregg Richter
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Welcome to the club, good on ya! X2!
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01/25/2018 5:04 AM
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Gregg Richter
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Thanks guys! I tried posting some pictures, but can't do it for some reason. Chris, If you like, e-mail me a pic and I'll post it for you. I will pm you my e-mail address. Gregg
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01/25/2018 10:10 AM
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Well done. You will never forget your first. My first was also a four point buck.
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01/25/2018 10:11 AM
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Randy M
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Congratulations! Welcome to a never-ending, pocket-emptying, mind-gripping, drug-like, addiction...
We need a pic! Please take Gregg up on his offer to post.
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01/25/2018 12:04 PM
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Congrats on #1, welcome to the addiction!
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/25/2018 1:15 PM
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Congrats! That's one deer you'll not forget.
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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01/25/2018 1:46 PM
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Ernie
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" I ran from the blind to the downed Buck." This is my favorite statement. It describes the joy and excitement. Very happy for you!
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01/25/2018 2:00 PM
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01/25/2018 2:06 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: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/25/2018 3:09 PM
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Great! You also found out that your .454 is not just a 50 yd. gun, but is more of a 150 yd. gun ( 200 with scope).
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/25/2018 11:32 PM
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way to go Chris.... super happy for you.....
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/25/2018 11:56 PM
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way to go Chris.... super happy for you..... x2
junebug
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01/26/2018 12:11 AM
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CHRIS: WELCOME TO OUR GREAT BROTHERHOOD AND CONGRATS FOR WAITING FOR THE RIGHT SHOT.
"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.
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01/26/2018 1:18 AM
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Nice Work!!
This truly is the one you wont ever forget.
PsTaN
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01/26/2018 2:26 AM
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CHRIS: WELCOME TO OUR GREAT BROTHERHOOD AND CONGRATS FOR WAITING FOR THE RIGHT SHOT. It is indeed a brotherhood Chris. Congratulations and great job!!!! Dan
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01/26/2018 2:42 AM
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Congrats on your first. Bet there are many more to come. Great shot at 120.
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01/26/2018 3:01 AM
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Choot em!
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/26/2018 4:53 AM
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FROSTY
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Thanks guys! I tried posting some pictures, but can't do it for some reason. Chris, If you like, e-mail me a pic and I'll post it for you. I will pm you my e-mail address. Gregg Gregg, Thanks for posting my pics!! Chris
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01/26/2018 4:59 AM
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Guys thanks again for all the kind words and congratulations. This sport and the members of this forum are a true brotherhood!
Chris
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01/26/2018 5:26 AM
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Chance Weldon
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Guys thanks again for all the kind words and congratulations. This sport and the members of this forum are a true brotherhood!
Chris X2!
Formerly TN Lone Wolf
"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." - J.K. Rowling
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/26/2018 1:58 PM
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Gregg Richter
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Here is a picture! You can also check out the Bragging Board. Congratulations Frosty!
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01/26/2018 2:51 PM
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VERY, VERY nicely done! Congratulations on a fine buck!
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01/26/2018 3:51 PM
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Yum Yum. Back straps and jerky. Eat like a king!
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,... " Matthew 28:19
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01/26/2018 11:30 PM
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Re: My 1st Big Game Harvest!
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01/27/2018 2:27 AM
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very nice,you are hooked.
Ephesians 6:10-18 because we are warriors.
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01/27/2018 6:12 PM
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Congrats! on your first of many to come handgun deer.
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