8 Year old Boy and an Omega !!

[Fl Still Hunter]

I do not know if some of You Guys remenber Me asking about aredused load for the Omega. Well I settled on 70 G of Pyro and a 250 SST for My 8 year old Son. Well lets just say I am the proud father of a young hunter. MySon took a doe at 50 yds with the Omega, one shot dropped Her in her tracks. I could not beleve My eyes when she dropped like a rock.

I could not have the shot any cleaner if I did it Myself. He helped Me process the entire doe from rooter to tooter and ground the sausage and burgerHimself with a little help.Thanks for the input from YouGuys.

[USNRETHunter]

Every proud papa better have a pic....where is it?

[monster10rackstack]

congrats that great to hear

[Bake North]

OUTSTANDING,now I have to show this to my hunting partner.

[Rebel Hog]

Congrat's to the young hunter!

[WV Mountaineer]

Sounds like you got him hooked on black powder for life. We need more dads like you to introduce their kids to hunting. Tell the little man I said congrats on his first deer.

WV mountaineer

[yakfisher]

That's Awesome!! You and he will remember moments like those to tell your grandkids. Cherish every moment of it because they grow up in a flash!!!

[cayugad]

I really like to hear reports like this.This is what makes these forums really worth while. Congratulations toyour son. 50 yards, first time out, and dropped in their tracks ... I've know a lot of adults that could not pull that off. WAY TO GO YOUNG MAN!!! I bet he could not wait to go to school after that. Also its a tribute to you, for taking the time to get involved in your sons life and teach him things and make memories that both of you will treasure the rest of your lives. All too often in this busy world we live in, families do not or will not take the time to do exactly what you have accomplished. You have good reason to be a very proud father as well... Congratulations to both of you...

[ahankster]

That is great.
Congrats to you and your son on a job well done!!

Something you might want to consider is making a m/l specially for your kid. Most m/l are very much barrel heavy and to long for kids to handle well.

I bought a used T/C Black Diamond and cut/recrowned the barrel and cut the stock to fit him. Then I put several ounces of lead in the stock. Balances really nice in the wrist.

When loaded with 75 grains of 777 and a 250 grain Hornady XTP, it is a sure fire deer gitter. Shoots very well out to 100 yards. Since I don't let either of my boys, 8 and 10 this year, shoot further than that, the gun is ideal. In the past three years they have taken 3 deer and one coyote with it.

They also have a 20 gauge with a rifled, ported barrel. My youngest likes it while my oldest likes the Black Diamond. Actually, the m/l kicks much less than the 20 gauge. But now, they can hunt during regular gun season and m/l season.
Good luck
Hank

[Flatland Hunter]

That is great! I am going to let my daughter read this... she is hunting this year with her own ML... a White Lightning with 65gn of T7 2f and a 250gn SW... deadly at 100 yards.