.338 Win Mag vs WT Doe.

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10-15-2010, 04:49 PM

moosehunter30

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.338 Win Mag vs WT Doe.

Took this deer at 250 yards with a .338 Win mag shooting a 250 grain bullet. The deer was walking towards us when I shot it and the bullet took out the heart. Deer dropped so fast I had no idea where it went after I pulled the trigger lol. Over gunned for a deer but nonetheless.

10-15-2010, 05:53 PM

Jeff Ovington

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I don't believe in over gunned.It's all about shot placement and bullet performance. Quick, instantaneuos, a very clean kill,animal never felt anything.Never even herd the shot.Perfect in my books.Good job.
Nice looking animal,very nice pics.
Keep it up.

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10-15-2010, 05:56 PM

sconnyhunter

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Like Jeff said, a clean quick kill is more important than what caliber you used.
Well done, and dinner is served.

10-15-2010, 06:47 PM

SJAdventures

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Over gunned or not that is a great looking nanny. WTG.

10-15-2010, 08:02 PM

kswild

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Perfect! Congrats!
Live it up! Doug

10-16-2010, 05:31 AM

timbercruiser

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I've never understood why anybody would hunt whitetails with the magnesium type calibers, but that isn't my choice.

10-16-2010, 08:45 AM

moosehunter30

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Thanks for the comments. I usually use smaller calibers like the 30-30, 250 savage or the .270 Win, but I figured I would give the .338 a try for the heck of it. The .338 would definitely be a great caliber for moose and elk.