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Handis first kill. (More Pics)
« on: November 18, 2007, 04:17:13 PM »
My 7mm-08 Handi shot it's first deer today.
She was just a 95lb doe but tastes great.

This really makes me feel better about my 7mm-08.

One shot (duh) at about 70yd. Only made it 10yds.
There was a nice entrance and exit with a plane old 140g remington core lokt.

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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2007, 04:20:51 PM »
Can't complain about that, congrats!! ;)

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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2007, 04:36:14 PM »
congrats!!

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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2007, 04:39:20 PM »
Nice little doe, and it should prove to be some good eats. Thanks for sharing the pic




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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2007, 05:08:17 PM »
Partsman.
Concrats on your first deer with the 7mm-08 Handi. Was this a hand load I sugested? You have one of the finest deer rifles ever. I am going out tomorow and use my 7x57 which is about the same as a 7mm-08. For really H.D service try the 175gr Semi pointed Rem bullet.They are gentle with a a lot of authority.  I had planned on using this rifle before but was not to happy with the scope,

Yesterday I bought a new Burris Full Field II 3-9 with the ballistic plex they were on sale here for $235. I know in the US you can buy them for less but
by the time I ship them here insurance and shipping. About the same price.
So now the 7x57 sports a scope I like very much.
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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2007, 05:40:25 PM »
Congrats partsman! i got a laugh outa the "one shot (duh)" and it realy didnt occur to me before but now that i look at it, I havent found or heard of a person on this site using the handi and having to use a second shot. I think that that is special in itself. We are truely our own breed! Congrats on that doe buddy! May she feed you and your family through the season!
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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2007, 05:42:47 PM »
Partsman, Congrats on the doe!
I've heard some very good things about the 7-08, there's some guys around here that love em.
None are handis though, they just like the caliber for deer.
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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2007, 05:48:51 PM »
Way to go Partsman! That looks like some great eating there!

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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2007, 11:15:17 PM »
Good shooting PartsMan! Nice looking doe and Handi-Rifle.
Congratulations!

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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2007, 11:34:27 PM »
Congratulations, Parts Man.   

Yup.  That's some good eating.

Sweet!   ;)

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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2007, 11:48:51 PM »
Congrats on a Fine deer Gotta love these handis
This site is just like deer camp. A buddy gets a deer ,we all get to see it, hear the story, but dont gotta help drag it in. :D   Jay
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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2007, 12:15:21 AM »
Nice fat doe there Partsman!

I'm still waiting for my chance at a deer with my 7MM-08.

I've taken 4 hogs already and a shot right behind the ear drops them like a rock, but I'm waiting to shoot a deer with it.

I've been passing up some smaller bucks and being choosy waiting for the right one.

We've got a long season down here in Texas, and I don't want to end my season too early since I'm only allowed one buck on the ranch I hunt on.

Does I can take more than one, but they have been skittish and haven't given me an opportunity yet, so we'll see what happens during the holidays!
My culled down Handi's are the 45-70, and then I have a few others to keep it company...357 Mag/Max. .45 LC/.454 Casull Carbine, .243 Ultra, and 20 gauge Tracker II.

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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2007, 03:10:28 AM »
Thanks guys.
We have a lot of doe around here. Plus they have all been having twins lately.
The state took a buck away and added a doe for my part of the state.
I had been watching the biggest 8 point I have ever seen walk the other side of the fence.
Watched him 3/4 mile away bed down and two doe came up to my blind so i took the bigger one.

Sorry Mac no hand loads through this one yet.
My case length gage is BO from the gun shop.:(

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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2007, 03:29:40 AM »
Partsman nice doe. Some potatoes carrots and onions and I bet it will be great. Got my mouth watering. Dale
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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2007, 05:21:05 AM »
Partsman nice doe. Some potatoes carrots and onions and I bet it will be great. Got my mouth watering. Dale

Already been done.
I'm going to have too shoot another just to get some in the freezer.
I gave most to family and stewed the rest last night.

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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #15 on: November 19, 2007, 05:39:30 AM »
Congrats Partsman,the ol handi did its job.Now go get another one! I got a nice 8 point this morning,the first day of gun season.Now got to wait till tomorrow to go again,I can shoot another buck but I'm going to take a doe as we have too many.
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Re: Handis first kill.
« Reply #16 on: November 26, 2007, 03:35:18 AM »
Part II

The little 7mm-08 DROPPED a very nice 8 point yesterday morning.
I have pics but need to re-size tonight. My wife's camera makes them huge.
Going to do a European mount on this one.

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Re: Handis first kill. (Part II added)
« Reply #17 on: November 26, 2007, 04:19:31 AM »
Good Job
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Re: Handis first kill. (Part II added)
« Reply #18 on: November 26, 2007, 05:04:37 AM »
Congrats again!! ;)

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Re: Handis first kill. (Part II added)
« Reply #19 on: November 26, 2007, 05:16:37 AM »
Im not gona lie, im getting kinda giddy, getting to see all these pics with yalls handikills this year! LOL! I am excited to get out there and get a kill with one of my handies this year.
Congrats to you partsman! Now you will have a freezer full also! Thats some good eating right there. I tell you what!
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Re: Handis first kill. (Part II added)
« Reply #20 on: November 26, 2007, 07:00:03 AM »
Nice doe man!  Bet she tastes great!

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« Reply #21 on: November 26, 2007, 12:00:28 PM »
Good going Partsman,can't wait to see pics.
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Re: Handis first kill. (Part II added)
« Reply #22 on: November 27, 2007, 02:59:06 AM »
Pic are here!!!
There is a small point at the base of his right antler.
Some would call him a 9 point.
As far as I am concerned he is a very nice 8.



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« Reply #23 on: November 27, 2007, 05:26:32 AM »
Nice deer Partsman... I am still waiting to get the first set of antlers with my 25-06 got my doe and saw my buck but i am willing to bet that someone has got him by now. Oh well so is hunting CONGRATS on yours. hard to see em in that sage grass aint it.
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« Reply #24 on: November 27, 2007, 05:33:38 AM »
Congrats, Partsman!

 Look at those brow tines!  The 140 CoreLokt is doin' the bidness for you, no doubt!  That'll look great with a skull mount.



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« Reply #25 on: November 27, 2007, 05:46:03 AM »
NICE BUCK
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« Reply #26 on: November 27, 2007, 11:31:11 AM »
hard to see em in that sage grass aint it.

You're not kidding. It's like trying to play whack a mole out there.
They put there heads down and pop up 100yds away.

The blue stem out there is over my 6' head.

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« Reply #27 on: November 27, 2007, 12:08:31 PM »
What did he weigh??
1 shot 1 kill

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« Reply #28 on: November 27, 2007, 12:28:25 PM »
That's a very nice Buck, congratulations.


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« Reply #29 on: November 27, 2007, 01:16:33 PM »
Way to go Partsman ... I have been told many times that's a great caliber you are using. If I remember right, Graybeard is another of it's many fans.

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