I was a bit hesitant to post my handgunning adventures, but it seems I got my start like most everyone else.

I started with a Hertiage Rough Rider that my dad bought me as payment for cleaning brush off the farm. I shot a ton of squirrels and some raccoon with that gun. My squirrel load was the 22 mag cylinder with solid points. I've killed squirrels out to 50 yards.

I bought an Encore in 375 JDJ in 2013 to deer hunt with. We had an early season in October that year and I took my first deer with that hand cannon. I crawled on my stomach to within 50 yards off her and threw a 225 at her shoulder. Dead right there. I've hunted with it and the 7mm-08 I had since, but didn't get any shots.

Last season I had a few shots but didn't take them as the weather was too warm. Not having any deer in the freezer, I picked up the 338 long barrel when it got cold, and laid a few down. Shame on me.

Next year is it, the 41 is shooting good and I'll have the 480 next month!

Brenden