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bullsi1911bullsi1911 ModeratorPosts: 11,359 Senior Member
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Ruger Redhawk 4” .44 Mag running the Hornady Flextip lever evolution rounds at a laser measured 21 yards. Blew through both shoulders and a “bang-flop”. The deer was kicking a bit so I put a 38Spl finisher througy the neck. 

7 point “cull” in that it was an asymmetrical rack, but a big body 3-4 year old. All in all- a great way to spend the morning
To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
-Mikhail Kalashnikov
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  • bullsi1911bullsi1911 Moderator Posts: 11,359 Senior Member
    #2
    For the “story”- I was in the blind early this morning, since I slept there!  Been threatening to do that for years, and finally did it. Stay in the blind overnight on opening day and see what happens. 

    so- woke up early, made some coffee, then promptly fell back asleep. Woke up when the coffee was still hot, and saw some deer under the feeder. Watched them for a while, then the horses came in  

    watched the horses for a while, and saw a 10 point buck back in the woods, thinking about coming in. I was watching him through the scope when this guy came out right in front of the blind and then kept coming closer... and closer...

    so, I put the AR-10 to the side and pulled the Redhawk, and ended the hunt. 

    Meat in the freezer and horns on the wall!
    To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
    -Mikhail Kalashnikov
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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 24,793 Senior Member
    #3
    That’s awesome!  Good shooting and hard core sleeping in the blind. 
    How big is it?  We’re you able to stretch out?
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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  • knitepoetknitepoet Senior Member Posts: 21,567 Senior Member
    #4
    Well done Bullsi :D
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  • JayhawkerJayhawker Moderator Posts: 17,219 Senior Member
    #5
    Nice work!!
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  • GunNutGunNut Posts: 6,727 Senior Member
    #6
    Looks like a pretty big body!
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  • Diver43Diver43 Senior Member Posts: 11,328 Senior Member
    #7
    Fantastic, looks like a lot of meat
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  • LinefinderLinefinder Moderator Posts: 7,318 Senior Member
    #8
    Way cool!

    Mike
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  • sakodudesakodude Senior Member Posts: 4,091 Senior Member
    #9
    Nice! I carried my super blackhawk for years hoping for an opportunity like that. Never materialized.
    Congrats.
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  • NNNN Senior Member Posts: 24,844 Senior Member
    #10
    That is a real accomplishment! 
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  • bullsi1911bullsi1911 Moderator Posts: 11,359 Senior Member
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    The kiddo was able to connect with a spike last night. 32 yards with a CZ 527 carbine in 7.62x39. Through both shoulders with a Speer 125 grain gameking that the kiddo helped me load. 
    To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
    -Mikhail Kalashnikov
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  • bullsi1911bullsi1911 Moderator Posts: 11,359 Senior Member
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    Zee said:
    That’s awesome!  Good shooting and hard core sleeping in the blind. 
    How big is it?  We’re you able to stretch out?
    I did not get a weight, but he was pretty big. When we were quartering him his hams were over my head and the nose was almost on the ground. 
    To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
    -Mikhail Kalashnikov
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  • CHIRO1989CHIRO1989 Senior Member Posts: 13,046 Senior Member
    #13
    Two on the ground, good day! Did the kiddo sleep in a he stand too? Good to know that flex tip works out of a 4” Redhawk, I have one too
    I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn away from their ways and live. Eze 33:11
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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 24,793 Senior Member
    #14
    bullsi1911 said:
    Zee said:
    That’s awesome!  Good shooting and hard core sleeping in the blind. 
    How big is it?  We’re you able to stretch out?
    I did not get a weight, but he was pretty big. When we were quartering him his hams were over my head and the nose was almost on the ground. 
    Ha!  I was talking about the blind. Did you have to sleep sitting up or did you stretch out on the floor?
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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  • JerryBobCoJerryBobCo Senior Member Posts: 8,161 Senior Member
    #15
    Where's that damn thumbs up emoji?  

    Well done!
    Jerry

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  • bullsi1911bullsi1911 Moderator Posts: 11,359 Senior Member
    #16
    Zee said:
    bullsi1911 said:
    Zee said:
    That’s awesome!  Good shooting and hard core sleeping in the blind. 
    How big is it?  We’re you able to stretch out?
    I did not get a weight, but he was pretty big. When we were quartering him his hams were over my head and the nose was almost on the ground. 
    Ha!  I was talking about the blind. Did you have to sleep sitting up or did you stretch out on the floor?
    Slept in the chair- which is a high back office chair that leans way back. Almost like a recliner. 
    To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
    -Mikhail Kalashnikov
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  • bullsi1911bullsi1911 Moderator Posts: 11,359 Senior Member
    #17
    JerryBobCo said:
    Where's that damn thumbs up emoji?  

    Well done!
    Thank you!
    To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
    -Mikhail Kalashnikov
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  • bullsi1911bullsi1911 Moderator Posts: 11,359 Senior Member
    #18
    CHIRO1989 said:
    Two on the ground, good day! Did the kiddo sleep in a he stand too? Good to know that flex tip works out of a 4” Redhawk, I have one too
    Kiddo did not sleep in the blind. He came down with mom after the morning hunt
    To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
    -Mikhail Kalashnikov
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  • Gene LGene L Senior Member Posts: 12,008 Senior Member
    #19
    Way to go!  
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  • bellcatbellcat Senior Member Posts: 1,929 Senior Member
    #20
    Nice job!
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  • Ernie BishopErnie Bishop Senior Member Posts: 7,581 Senior Member
    #21
    Outstanding!
    Ernie

    "The Un-Tactical"
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  • orchidmanorchidman Senior Member Posts: 8,171 Senior Member
    #22
    Excellent result and a great looking deer. Gotta ask the question though.........Is sleeping in the blind going to be your new operating procedure? :)
    Still enjoying the trip of a lifetime and making the best of what I have.....
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  • bullsi1911bullsi1911 Moderator Posts: 11,359 Senior Member
    #23
    orchidman said:
    Excellent result and a great looking deer. Gotta ask the question though.........Is sleeping in the blind going to be your new operating procedure? :)
    I normally sleep in the blind. Just this time it was overnight!

    i May do it again this weekend
    To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
    -Mikhail Kalashnikov
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  • Ernie BishopErnie Bishop Senior Member Posts: 7,581 Senior Member
    #24
    Awesome story.  Thanks for sharing about your boy!  Tell him, "Good Job!" for me  please.
    Ernie

    "The Un-Tactical"
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  • GunNutGunNut Posts: 6,727 Senior Member
    #25
    bullsi1911 said:


    The kiddo was able to connect with a spike last night. 32 yards with a CZ 527 carbine in 7.62x39. Through both shoulders with a Speer 125 grain gameking that the kiddo helped me load. 
    Sorry I missed this!  Congrats to the young Hunter!
    Old West Saying: God created men, but Col. Sam Colt made them equal.

    General George Patton:  “Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack.”

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  • bullsi1911bullsi1911 Moderator Posts: 11,359 Senior Member
    #26
    GunNut said:
    bullsi1911 said:


    The kiddo was able to connect with a spike last night. 32 yards with a CZ 527 carbine in 7.62x39. Through both shoulders with a Speer 125 grain gameking that the kiddo helped me load. 
    Sorry I missed this!  Congrats to the young Hunter!
    Thanks!

    here are a couple of better pics of his deer:


    To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
    -Mikhail Kalashnikov
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  • CHIRO1989CHIRO1989 Senior Member Posts: 13,046 Senior Member
    #27
    Wow, the shop got that done fast for you. 
    I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn away from their ways and live. Eze 33:11
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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 24,793 Senior Member
    #28
    Yum!
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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  • GunNutGunNut Posts: 6,727 Senior Member
    #29
    bullsi1911 said:
    GunNut said:
    bullsi1911 said:


    The kiddo was able to connect with a spike last night. 32 yards with a CZ 527 carbine in 7.62x39. Through both shoulders with a Speer 125 grain gameking that the kiddo helped me load. 
    Sorry I missed this!  Congrats to the young Hunter!
    Thanks!

    here are a couple of better pics of his deer:


    He’s already contributing to the family food supply (and dad’s happiness).  Good for him!
    Old West Saying: God created men, but Col. Sam Colt made them equal.

    General George Patton:  “Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack.”

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  • JerryBobCoJerryBobCo Senior Member Posts: 8,161 Senior Member
    #30
    Tell me about those sausages, please.  What kind?  Are they all venison or a pork/venison mix?  They look awesome!

    Can I come to your house for supper when you cook those? :)
    Jerry

    Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
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  • bullsi1911bullsi1911 Moderator Posts: 11,359 Senior Member
    #31
    Chiro- yeah, these guys are good.  Fast processing and really good product

    JBC- they are a 50/50 venison/ pork sausage.  Smoked, and with cheese in the mix. They are really good, and we already had one pack as an ‘appetizer’ with dinner last night.
    To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
    -Mikhail Kalashnikov
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