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I amstill pumpedthat I dropped my first buck ever with mycrossbow! The last deer I shot was during gun season with my dad 17 years ago. 5x3 non-typical with 5 little stubs at the base of the main beams to make a 13 pointer.

Used a Rage 2 blade broadhead at 30 yards and hitthe shoulder to pierce both lungs. The buck trotted off about 75 yards, stopped and started bleeding pretty good. He dropped 25 yards later.

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I would post a pic, but apparently need to make a few most posts?

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Looks like you got the pic thing figured out!! That is a nice looking buck! I like the little kickers at the base also! Congrats on a unique and fine looking deer!! What CB where you using? Ground or tree stand?

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Ausome deer congrats!! what name brand crossbow were you using?......Shaun
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Nice Buck

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Took him down with a Ten Point Pro Elite HP. The double safety feature built into the bow is great. I had the main safe off before the buck got close. I had a total newb mistake though. When I depressed the forestock safety to make the shot the shot, I didn't realize my thumb was just barely touching the rail. Needless to say I got a little stinger from the trajectory.

Of course I didn't feel a thing at first.. :)

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WTG.......Very Nice........Congrat's

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WTG hound. Good looking buck and congrats on your choice of cb. I also shoot a ten point. Glad you finally got yourself another deer since it's been 17 yrs. WOW. That's a while of a dry spell. LOL Now you can just keep em coming each year.
BBO

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Nice animal!

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Very Nice...Congrats.....

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congrats very nice

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Congrats!!

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Hey good Buck, my DSL has been down fer 2 days. Sorry, congrats to ya!

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Congrats niceeeeeeeeee.

Martin

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Congrads on the wonderful buck. I bet you were about to fall over after hitting him. What a great feeling knowing you took a beautiful buck with your crossbow. Eat well now...LOL.

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Well the 17 year dry spell was because that was the last time I went deer hunting. I got caught up in the business of a career and forgot about what great time it is to hunt.My dad recently passed away sofinding my way back to the woods remembering what we shared has been great therapy. I have met some really cool people to share it with too.

As for falling over after the shot... I must had said holy $%# 50 times in the first 10 minutes trying to calm myself down. Sitting tight in the tree for another hour was the best advice I could have gotten...lol.

Thanks guys!