At about 100P today and despite the wind, I decided that I was going to take the ML out to my spot that I hadn't hunted in since October. The woods were active early with about 1,000 squirrels. At about ten of 5, I saw antlers and threw the scope up to see a possible 9 or 10-point buck working my direction. He started to come broadside at about 45 yards and then decided to stop. Without hesitation, he started to angle off away from me and as he stepped into a small opening, I let out a "bah" and got him to lock up right before I pulled the trigger. Couldn't see through the smoke at first, but heard him and then saw his tail take off. He ran a total of about 20 yards, fell within sight, and expired in about 15 seconds. My .45 Shockwaves hit him perfect, nailing both lungs and expanding nicely upon impact. Finally, Hammy gets on the board this year.