I got drawn out for a special ML hunt in southern Oklahoma (mcgee creek). I hadn't shot my ML so when I picked up my friend, I shot a few bullets and it shot pretty accurately. Yesterday morning I had a small buck come in on me right before 9am. So, I put the crosshairs right behind his shoulder, slowly pulled the trigger and he dropped in his tracks. Thank goodness! When I went to check him out, I shot him in the neck???? I'm not sure what the problem is. The road in was extremely rough (and there was no practice area). Or, maybe it's the scope. Heck, I dunno but I'm glad the good Lord was with me. I came out on the good side of this one. Time to take out the ML for a shooting session before next weekend.
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Knight Wolverine w/ Simmons aetec 2.8-10x44
220 grain precision rifle dead center bullet
80 grains 777
Remington 700 in 7mm w/Simmons aetec 2.8-10x44
High Country Split Force bow/Gold Tip arrows/Vortex broadheads
WOW! The ML gods cursed you and blessed you at the same time. How far was the shot?
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My wife says I'm totally nuts, but I think I'm Semisane.
Things I've Learned: (1) It's not possible to please everyone, but quite easy to piss everyone off. (2) If you love animals as I do, then you're not a vegetarian. (3) There's no need to act stupid, even if you're very good at it. (4) If you eat right and exercise, don't smoke or drink, you're going to die anyway.
well congratulations on the deer. Yes it sounds like some range work is ahead of you... Good luck.
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"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, a total wreck, screaming Yahoo, with a big smile on your face."
Short range, maybe 30 yards. I almost fell out when I saw where I hit him. Like I said, the good Lord blessed me yesterday. And, to top it off, right after I shot the deer I left for my sons little league championship football game which they won. The day couldn't have been better! But, serious range session before I go out again.
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Knight Wolverine w/ Simmons aetec 2.8-10x44
220 grain precision rifle dead center bullet
80 grains 777
Remington 700 in 7mm w/Simmons aetec 2.8-10x44
High Country Split Force bow/Gold Tip arrows/Vortex broadheads
blah! Scopes suck! Had the same problem at the shooting range a couple days ago and it just ruined the moment. Once i get it replaced i plan on never mounting a scope on a muzzleloader for hunting. Just to fragile.
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My wife says I'm totally nuts, but I think I'm Semisane.
Things I've Learned: (1) It's not possible to please everyone, but quite easy to piss everyone off. (2) If you love animals as I do, then you're not a vegetarian. (3) There's no need to act stupid, even if you're very good at it. (4) If you eat right and exercise, don't smoke or drink, you're going to die anyway.
Open sights are not fool proof either, one time I drew up on a cow elk only to find the rear sight had fallen off. Any mechanical devise is subject to failier.
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Nothing like a good piece of Hickory.
And, this scope is fairly new, maybe 3-4 years old. I'm taking to the range to see if its really the scope or if maybe I didn't have the bullet seated. Take care, Greg
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Knight Wolverine w/ Simmons aetec 2.8-10x44
220 grain precision rifle dead center bullet
80 grains 777
Remington 700 in 7mm w/Simmons aetec 2.8-10x44
High Country Split Force bow/Gold Tip arrows/Vortex broadheads
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SCARY muzzleloader ordeal
