« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: First deer last night!  (Read 1424 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline patrick_sween

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 34
First deer last night!
« on: November 05, 2012, 02:47:05 AM »
Just tried deer hunting for the first time last year but didn't connect.  Finally got a nice doe last night, and with my Contender.  10" 7-30 Waters with 120gn Nosler BT performed perfectly.  The shot was only about 25 yds, so I probably didn't need a 200 yd. capable gun and load, but you never know.  She ran about 50 yds. at the shot then tipped over before I could reload. 

Patrick 
Logged

Offline 52bagman

  • Trade Count: (7)
  • Contributor
  • ***
  • Posts: 407
  • Gender: Male
Re: First deer last night!
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2012, 03:24:47 AM »
X-C-LENT. Haven't tried the handgun for deer -yet-. I doe have a 44mag Ruger Beisley that been sitting and itching to get used tho.
Archery season here at this time, Two Saturdays = two does so far. Nice nine point has been hanging around but hasn't made his fatal mistake yet.
Logged

Offline patrick_sween

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 34
Re: First deer last night!
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2012, 08:03:44 AM »
I was pretty psyched to have everything work out.  Given the range I'm sure I could have shot it with my .357 S&W, but the 7-30 barrel was purchased specifically to shoot a deer with, so I kind of had to use it.  Didn't really put it to much of a test, I'm just butchering now and it's kind of interesting to look at the damage.  Bullet didn't hit anything hard all the way through, went between ribs on entry, made about a 2" hole through both lungs and through the big vessels on top of the heart, then cracked one rib on the way out leaving about a 2" exit.  Given the damage I'm surprised it made it as far as it did, but she ran right out in a plowed field in plain sight, so no tracking. 

Patrick
Logged

Offline countryrebel

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 108
Re: First deer last night!
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2012, 05:21:16 PM »
Nice, post a pic if you got one.
Logged

Offline Ranger99

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9581
Re: First deer last night!
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2012, 06:35:52 PM »
congratulations!


nothing in the freezer here yet but
frozen pizzas and okra :(
Logged
18 MINUTES.  . . . . . .

Offline Bigeasy

  • Trade Count: (5)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1986
  • Gender: Male
Re: First deer last night!
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2012, 10:33:47 PM »
Good going.  Hunting with a handgun adds a whole new level of excitement.
 
Larry
Logged
Personal opinion is a good thing, and everyone is entitled to one.  The hard part is separating informed opinion from someone who is just blowing hot air....

Offline Lon371

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (53)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2486
  • Gender: Male
  • Why Not a Handi?
Re: First deer last night!
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2012, 11:05:58 PM »
Quote
Given the damage I'm surprised it made it as far as it did, but she ran right out in a plowed field in plain sight, so no tracking.


First, congrats on the deer!! I carried a TC Contender off and on last year, had only one chance to use it. Buck fever set in, so I used my shotgun. Will try again this year.


 As far as taking off with a big hole in her. Well my friend you will see how amazing these critters are. They can somehow squeeze out many yards after being hit with a good shot or even a car  ;)


Lonny
Logged

Offline patrick_sween

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 34
Re: First deer last night!
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2012, 12:21:54 PM »


Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic, but all the important stuff is visible.  Everything is in the freezer now, so that was a bit of an adventure too.  I've dressed lots of small game/birds, but never a big critter.  Had to get on youtube a few times to figure out what was what. 
Logged

Offline kynardsj

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (54)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1680
  • Gender: Male
  • Sweet Home Alabama
Re: First deer last night!
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2012, 12:32:18 PM »
Congrats on the first handgun kill. That's a nice doe. To me, taking one with a handgun is right up there with taking one with a bow. Gives you a great sense of satisfaction.
Logged
When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die the world cries and you rejoice.

Offline Da-Law-Dawg

  • Trade Count: (4)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 102
  • Gender: Male
Re: First deer last night!
« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2012, 02:34:22 PM »
Congratulations and welcome to the club!

It's an accomplishment taking your first deer and doing so with a handgun is excellent! I shoot a 7-30 as well and love it. Managed to tag out with my 7-30 & my custom XP 100 this year.
Logged

Offline odie-wan

  • Trade Count: (3)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 53
Re: First deer last night!
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2012, 04:37:44 AM »
Nice job Patrick!  My first contender was a 7-30 waters when I was stationed in SC.  Nothing allowed in Ohio but straight wall cartridges so its 45/44/41/357 for me here.   :-[    I don't think the deer care what caliber they're shot with.  They only care where they get shot.


Sean
Logged

Offline stevinator

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 221
  • Gender: Male
Re: First deer last night!
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2012, 04:07:39 PM »
Nice job, wish  we could use  the rifle type ammo in the contenders here.But I am in Illinois,we will be lucky to use a hammer someday.
Logged

Offline Gemsbok

  • Trade Count: (42)
  • Contributor
  • ***
  • Posts: 331
Re: First deer last night!
« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2012, 05:45:10 PM »
Congrats, Patrick, on your first deer and to stay with deer hunting after getting skunked last year. The decision to do it with a handgun is very cool! Good luck on your future hunts!
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »