Got to the hunting area late this morning. Saw two huge bull elk, a lot of mule deer doe and 2 spike bucks. Driving to another area my brother in law spotted a whitetail in some oak brush, very thick stuff! He got out and snuck into their bedding area and i saw him rise up and fires his 22-250 (he broke the scope on my Optima) The 52 grain bullet skipped across the top of the spine and dropped it. He ended up using his .40cal sidearm, After 4 shots the ordeal was finally over. I recovered one of the .40 slugs and it wasnt even mushroomed. Scary thing as this is the same ammo he used while on patrol. 3 shots to the neck didnt even exit and the 4th to the head did not exit either.

Shot with the 22-250 was less than 50 yards. This would have been perfect for the Optima if the scope hadnt took a dump.

I am uploading some pics now (dial up) and will post asap.

deer had double brow times that went directly forward straight into the hair line.

total points was 6x7 (13point eastern)