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The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« on: November 19, 2012, 03:15:30 PM »
My first handgun only kill.  I put one through his heart and both lungs.  Pretty neat to see a nickel size hole straight through the heart when you get to it.  hehe  Anyway, I hit him broadside, then as he ran I hit him in his left rear leg also with my follow-up.  He ran 30 yards and dropped on our fence line.   Best buck yet for me off my families 80 acre farm.  ;)  Unfortunately, pics were just with my camera phone, so not the best.  Should have taken the good camera along.  ;)
 

 
 
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2012, 03:22:52 PM »
Congrats on a great kill. Plenty of good meat for the freezer.
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2012, 04:08:45 PM »
Good shooting! Thanks for sharing.
 
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2012, 06:56:08 PM »
Very Nice Buck..
With a Handgun......
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2012, 12:03:24 AM »
Nice job Tacklebury!
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2012, 01:31:11 AM »
Tackle-B:  Nice buck, good shot.  Way to go.
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2012, 01:34:29 AM »
Nothing like taking one with a handgun, but better with open sights. Congrats to you.  :D
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2012, 02:45:04 AM »
Nice job Tack!
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2012, 02:50:47 AM »
Congrat's and ditto on the great experience using the iron sights.
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2012, 04:38:31 AM »
Good shooting!
How far was it from you? What load you used?
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2012, 03:09:34 PM »
Quote from: Camba on November 20, 2012, 04:38:31 AM
Good shooting!
How far was it from you? What load you used?
Less than 10 yards, but shooting backwards over my left shoulder kind of.  Load is a 240 gr. Sierra Sportsmaster with 10 gr. Unique.  Not really a heavy load, minimal kick and bark.  ;)
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Tacklebury --}>>>>>    Multi-Barrel: .223 Superlite, 7mm-08 22", .30-40 Krag M158, .357 Maximum 16-1/4 HB, .45 Colt, .45-70 22" irons, 32" .45-70 Peeps, 12 Ga. 3-1/2 w/ Chokes, .410 Smooth slugger, .45 Cal Muzzy, .50 Cal Muzzy, .58 Cal Muzzy

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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2012, 04:10:31 PM »
Nice buck Tacklebury!
Even better with a handgun!! :) :)
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2012, 06:00:56 PM »
I used to shoot bucks like that, and still would if it weren't for our damn point restrictions here in Pa. !!!!   In my area that would be an illegal deer, must have at least three points on one side(not including the brow tine). I miss those days.
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2012, 06:23:55 AM »
Very nice, congratulations!
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2012, 05:51:04 PM »
Nice Shooting  Congrats on that deer!
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #15 on: November 28, 2012, 02:04:05 AM »
Hand loads or factory rds?  Great job by the way!  8)
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #16 on: November 28, 2012, 03:27:14 PM »
My handloads: 240 gr. Sierra Sportsmaster HP and 10 gr. Unique.  WW Case w/ CCI Large Pistol Primer.  Should be running about 1100 fps out of my blackhawk but haven't actually chronied this load.  ;)
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Tacklebury --}>>>>>    Multi-Barrel: .223 Superlite, 7mm-08 22", .30-40 Krag M158, .357 Maximum 16-1/4 HB, .45 Colt, .45-70 22" irons, 32" .45-70 Peeps, 12 Ga. 3-1/2 w/ Chokes, .410 Smooth slugger, .45 Cal Muzzy, .50 Cal Muzzy, .58 Cal Muzzy

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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #17 on: November 28, 2012, 03:30:57 PM »
Way to go.  I think I'll carry my 45 lc this weekend, maybe I can do it too.
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #18 on: December 31, 2012, 07:51:28 AM »
Congrats! I've got 2 more days to get something with mine. Maybe the hunting Gods will smile on me.

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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #19 on: December 31, 2012, 09:04:25 PM »
Congrats, Awesome hunter, gun and deer.


I have a Ruger New Model Blackhawk convertible with 5 1/2" barrel in 45 Colt / 45 ACP. I carry it in the field, but never had a chance to make it sing on a deer.


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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #20 on: January 01, 2013, 07:18:01 AM »
Look at that smile. Congrats on a nice buck with a classic 45. Hunman
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #21 on: January 04, 2013, 12:39:02 PM »
That is what handgun hunting is all about.  I can feel the thrill you must have.  And not only did you do it with a .45Colt, you did it with a single-action without a scope.  On top of all that glory, you loaded the rounds yourself.  That, sir, will be the best eating deer of your life. 
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Re: The .45 Colt still lives... but the buck doesn't
« Reply #22 on: January 05, 2013, 03:34:15 AM »
Nice big body deer TB, extra nice with the 45 LC
 
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