First Whitetail using my reloads

[3006softpoint]

Well my reloads put the meat on the table! I been working up loads for the 30-06 all year and put them into action!  It was a 165 grain hornady btsp inter lock,I found the bullet just under the hide on the exit side! I have to say I will by another box of those! I also will keep using the IMR 4064! Yes It felt so good to harvest an animal with something I built from the case up! This is the first year I didn't buy a box of factory ammo. Dale

[mangulator]

Congratulation, on your deer and yes it is satisfying to use your reloads to harvest an animal...

[Tom W.]

Oh yes it's a good feeling. I haven't bought factory loads for my centerfire hunting rifles ever!

[Glanceblamm]

It is a great feeling as said and reloading in the first place makes it possible to get ones proficiency where it should be.

Like Tom W. I have never taken a deer using a ball that I had not cast myself (read Muzzleloader) or handgun ammo that I had not reloaded (.45-.44) or Varmints/Predators with the centerfire rifle.

[vonfatman]

Congratulations!!!  When I worked up my "whitetail load" for my 25.06...my groups really shrunk!  I got out to 200 yards this summer and shot unreal groups.  I confidently took my longest shot ever at a deer this season...250 yards. (off a solid rest of course) and put it right through both lungs.  Made me feel 10 feet tall.

You are going to ENJOY your venison this year more than ever.

Bob

[longwinters]

Nothing like taking your game with your own loads.  Congrats.  Now you will want to reload for everything you have.

Long