Well, my 8yr old grandson got his first deer yesterday during our early ML season here in Pennsylvania. He was hunting from a double tree stand with his dad and made a 40yd shot. He was nervous and had a little difficulty with the peep sight as the front bead to him covered a good portion of the deer. So when she turned broadside he fired. The shot was a little high, but I guess the shock was enough to drop it where she stood. To say the kid and my son were ecstatic is an understatement as my grandson had a smile on his face from ear to ear. I guess that light load of 50gr of 777-3F with the 350gr HP bullet was enough to get the job done. Guess I'll never see that 451 White M97 again. Good thing I have two of them. GRIN

That is just great!

congratulations to the young man. That's a nice looking doe.

EXCELLENT! Fine looking kid. I'll bet he never heard the shot or felt any recoil at all.

IIRC the original 45/70 was reduced from 70gr to 55gr with a 405gr bullet for the cavalry. Later the bullet weight was also lowered to 350gr.

I have little doubt your load will knock the snot out of deer and that HP bullet should be excellent at that speed.

Congrats

That is awesome! Congrats!
My son got his first deer at 8 also, I remember it like it was yesterday...and its 8yrs ago now.

Thanks Guys, yea my grandson is really happy to say the least. Here's a better picture of the doe and my NOW Grandsons White ML.

Atta' boy!!! Way to go! Congrats.

Congratulations to your grandson. He may be hooked forever now.

The next generation hunting is a sweet sight.

Congrats to the entire family.