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Offline xphunter

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16 Year Old Hunting Antelope
« on: October 22, 2010, 07:55:23 PM »
Took Erik antelope hunting today. 
We spotted a large heard with multiple bucks.  There were three in the group that Erik was willing to take.  After a long stalk, with several re-routes, we finally made it to a suitable shooting spot.  Look-out doe knew we were there, but only knew something was there. 
Biggest problem was that there were so many antelope he couldn't get a clear shot and movement to a better shooting position would put them on the run.  Finally, one of the bucks stopped, was semi-quartering and clear of other antelope.  Animal went down right where he stood.  He was shooting the 7mm SAUM XP-100, shooting 162 A-max.  Distance was 210 yards.  Dad is quite proud of course.
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Re: 16 Year Old Hunting Antelope
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2010, 08:25:25 AM »
Dad should be proud, so should son.  I see he is following in your footsteps, double good for both.

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Re: 16 Year Old Hunting Antelope
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2010, 11:56:12 AM »
Congradulations !    And ,yes,  son and dad , as well , should be proud ! That should keep son interested in our sport !

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Re: 16 Year Old Hunting Antelope
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2010, 03:45:08 AM »
Excellent, just excellent.  Great pic and congrats to you both.

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Re: 16 Year Old Hunting Antelope
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2010, 01:13:30 PM »
    Nice story and pic,  looks like your son knows where to put the bullet,  Nice Shot  !   :D
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Re: 16 Year Old Hunting Antelope
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2010, 03:14:05 PM »
He does quite well behind a specialty pistol for sure.
He was prepared for a longer shot if needed, but was content to put a good "sneaky sneaky" on them. 
We did quite a bit of crawling.
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Re: 16 Year Old Hunting Antelope
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2010, 05:06:23 AM »
There is nothing like seeing kids in the outdoors congrats to you and your son those memories can never be taken away!!! Taking my son this afthernoon hopefully he can get his first whitetail. There have been alot of first timers around here this morning!!!!! congrats again

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Re: 16 Year Old Hunting Antelope
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2010, 05:26:16 AM »
Good job!

Nothing is better than hunting with your kids, and second best is hunting with someones elses kid..........

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Re: 16 Year Old Hunting Antelope
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2010, 03:54:19 AM »
Great job for your son! Thanks for sharing the story and picture.
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