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Offline Randy M

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Old 8 on the plate
« on: November 09, 2008, 09:34:38 AM »
Just wanted to share a pic of a buck I killed early this morning.  He's a really old 8 pointer that I've seen the past two weekends.  It was about a 45 yard shot with my Ruger SBH .44.  I hit him a little high and back, but still caught his liver and dropped him instantly.  I think I'm in love with the .44 magnum caliber, and open sights...

Thanks!

Randy


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Re: Old 8 on the plate
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2008, 03:26:53 AM »
Way to go! Congratulations.
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Re: Old 8 on the plate
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2008, 04:45:08 AM »
Congratulations!
I am only four years into the handgun hunting but can really relate to what you are saying because those handguns are so handy & accurate for the deer hunting as compared to having to shoulder
A rifle (perhaps I have just grown lazy ;D) Seems like my Vaqueros or my SBH just appear in my hand of their own accord lined out & ready to go once you identify the subtle noise of a deer moving in.
I did put a Dot type of scope on the Super for this year but it is more for our late doe only season and the longer shots and perhaps some fun with those Coyotes.

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Re: Old 8 on the plate
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2008, 02:41:04 PM »
Very nice.  Congradulations.  Mikey.

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Re: Old 8 on the plate
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2008, 04:50:59 PM »
Congratulations!   Nice deer for sure. 

 I am just getting back into the handgun deer hunting.  I used to use my Contender 7-30 Waters but it was almost too easy.   Have a nice 44 mag. Ruger SBH that I got this year.  Have been working on reloads for it.   It is a great open sighted gun for up to 50 yards for me.  Can hold a 5" group at 50 yards so it should be very good. 

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Re: Old 8 on the plate
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2008, 02:30:56 AM »
great job and a nice buck!
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Re: Old 8 on the plate
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2008, 06:33:27 PM »
nice buck,good shootin.  dan
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Re: Old 8 on the plate
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2008, 01:50:28 AM »
Very nice old buck. Congratulations.

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Re: Old 8 on the plate
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2008, 03:47:41 AM »
vary nice. my grandfather hunted with a mod.92 44-40.  that sbh is just more of a good thing.  once agian congratulation
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Re: Old 8 on the plate
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2008, 03:50:42 AM »
Nice buck.........good job ;D........Rick
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Re: Old 8 on the plate
« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2008, 04:47:01 AM »
I've hunted a few times with mine but haven't had a shot yet. What was your load?
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Re: Old 8 on the plate
« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2008, 12:44:17 PM »
I've hunted a few times with mine but haven't had a shot yet. What was your load?

Racer - it's a very light load but has work flawlessly so far on two deer this year.  It's a 240 grain Speer JSP pushed by 17 grains of 2400.  According to the books, it should be in the 1200 - 1225 fps range.  I really want to work with a heavier and faster load soon - something that could be used on game as big as Elk out to 75 yards.  This is probably too light for that. 

Thanks for all the comments!

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Randy

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Re: Old 8 on the plate
« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2008, 01:54:30 PM »
Nice job, well done!

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