I just wanted to say THANKS for your guys' help and advice over the last couple seasons. Your advice on bullets, powder charges, etc., have really helped us tune and tweak some great blackpowder set-ups.
Last weekend was the special Illinois Youth Season and my youngest son (9 years old) was able to make a perfect 40 yard shot from his T/C Encore Pro Hunter 209x.50. He was using a 250 Shockwave, 100 grains of Pyrodex and a Winchester Triple7 primer. He split the heart and the buck was piled up less than 40 yards away when the smoke cleared! It was honestly, THE most exciting hut I've ever had. My son is now a blackpowder hunter for life! lol !
Thanks again guys
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An "archer" tries to see how far away he can get from his target and still connect, a BOWHUNTER tries to see how CLOSE he can get to his!
Excellent IL-Conrfed. Congratulations to the young hunter on taking a fine animal.
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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.
You didn't mention your son's name Cornfed, but I want to suggest a nickname - The Heartshot Kid.
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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.
That's awesome! Cherrish those memories and take lots of pictures.
That's a pretty stout load for a 9 yr old. Bravo to him!
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You didn't mention your son's name Cornfed, but I want to suggest a nickname - The Heartshot Kid.
LOL! His name is Mathew Hunter (honestly). He knew he smoked him perfectly to.... as soon as he shot he told me that he was straight up the leg and felt like it was perfect.... he was right!
Here's his proof... he just had to take this photo as we were field dressing his prize. lol !
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An "archer" tries to see how far away he can get from his target and still connect, a BOWHUNTER tries to see how CLOSE he can get to his!
Thanks GUYS!
