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Hunting & Fishing 2020 Hunting Thread - Post your Pictures
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I tell you this has been a tough hunting season (2019) for my 13y.o. son. A lot learned, memories made, and always trying to manage our 100 acre property in Tennessee. New Years day success, lots of emotion, and very proud of him. Shooting a 6.5 Grendel 123 SST at 125 yards in the woods. Quartering shot in the shoulder deflected in the ribs and went down to his rear hind quarters and bullet was recovered.
That’s a Great buck!
Out of curiosity, do you fly for FedEx? I have some family and friends in Memphis and have flown into Kmem myself a few times!
That’s a fantastic buck! Congrats!
Out of curiosity, do you fly for FedEx? I have some family and friends in Memphis and have flown into Kmem myself a few times!
Yes, I've been at FedEx almost 18 years and fly the B777. Very blessed to have the best job ever.
The last Saturday of deer season in VA, and instead, I am here. 
@bigwatchpilot that's what it's all about man congrats to your son. It's funny because last year we had a reversed role when i watched dad take a doe at 595yds with the 6.5 SAUM i had built for him. Just a doe but it stands as one of my favorite memories hunting seeing him light up after DRTing a deer that far away was worth every penny spent on that setup.
Late to the party this year had three weeks off didn't hunt much at all the first one, kicking myself for that. Finally got my 7 SS load worked up and it is hammering. Only have on day left and am still hunting meat so idk if i'll end up with any horns this year. Though that's my fault someone should've slapped me the first week and made me get my ass out there. First one was DRT at 378yds. The two yesterday my cousin and I tagged in one hunt at 525yds. Needless to say not so short on meat anymore.
Late to the party this year had three weeks off didn't hunt much at all the first one, kicking myself for that. Finally got my 7 SS load worked up and it is hammering. Only have on day left and am still hunting meat so idk if i'll end up with any horns this year. Though that's my fault someone should've slapped me the first week and made me get my ass out there. First one was DRT at 378yds. The two yesterday my cousin and I tagged in one hunt at 525yds. Needless to say not so short on meat anymore.
Yes, sir...that is what it is. I took 3 doe myself and passed on all the buck in hopes they would return for him. He was out at least 15 days this year. Does, yearlings, and spikes galore. I love to hunt but I love hunting with family and friends even more. Great looking rifles, shooting distance is a blast...I look forward to some longer range hunting. Doing my homework now on Elk hunting to take him for a bucket list trip.
Looks like Manners, most orders are +6 months. You might luck out and find a ready to ship stock on their online store. I just bought 2 Tikka stocks they had ready and worked out perfect. They even opened up the barrel channel for me.
I did tell you to go hunting that first week, but I was too busy hunting to come slap any sense into you ?
Posted in the coyote thread but will also post it here. Red Fox I took this afternoon. 
Been trying to get a coyote with my pistol but not had the chance. Got this guy at 15 yards but left my pistol at the house. Just my luck.
Been trying to get a coyote with my pistol but not had the chance. Got this guy at 15 yards but left my pistol at the house. Just my luck.
I’ve never understood why they get orange teeth. Something in their diet?
Their little arms aren't suited to proper brushing....
That’s a hell of a retriever. How does it drag ducks nearly it’s own size?
On the way in to the stand Thursday evening.
Quick shot on Mr piggie. Yeah, I know I'm not lined up properly, but I didn't want to waste any time.
One to the brain stem from the 6-BR and good night Porky.
Sorry for the low quality iPhone pics. Wasn't my Samsung... ?
Quick shot on Mr piggie. Yeah, I know I'm not lined up properly, but I didn't want to waste any time.
One to the brain stem from the 6-BR and good night Porky.
Sorry for the low quality iPhone pics. Wasn't my Samsung... ?
She doesn't have any teeth left - it's a struggle ?
Saw some movement in the tree line across the greenfield Sunday afternoon.
Turned out it was Miss KittyKat getting a snack off of a 9 point buck carcass.
The buck had some miscellaneous battle damage from rutting, so we figured that the large puncture wound in his neck was terminal.
Rifle is a Tikka CTR In 6.5 CM pushing a 140 g Nosler Ballistic Tip at 2800 FPS.
Rule at the camp is that coyotes, bobcats, foxes and pigs are bullet bait, and therefore terminate if the opportunity presents its self.
Turned out it was Miss KittyKat getting a snack off of a 9 point buck carcass.
The buck had some miscellaneous battle damage from rutting, so we figured that the large puncture wound in his neck was terminal.
Rifle is a Tikka CTR In 6.5 CM pushing a 140 g Nosler Ballistic Tip at 2800 FPS.
Rule at the camp is that coyotes, bobcats, foxes and pigs are bullet bait, and therefore terminate if the opportunity presents its self.
Last weekend of primitive weapon here in Louisiana. CVA scout 35 Whelen. Buck came into the plot at 250 yards after watching a 4pt and a 6pt argue over a hot doe. Smacked him at about 80 yards. Almost like I had him on a rope and was pulling him to the stand. 
Was out trying to call in coyotes. 3 minutes into the calling, nice gray fox. 260 rem 130g shot in the neck. 
OOOOHHHH this is going to get tested out tomorrow!
My favorite winter quary. Lots of one-night camping and hunting trips to test gear for fall.
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EH6A, mini chassis. Love them....
I take a big break from playing with long guns as soon as upland opens up here. When a dog has it figured out there's nothing better. Didnt miss a weekend this year.
some dogs figure it out.....
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and out-retrieve the retrievers....
some dogs figure it out.....
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and out-retrieve the retrievers....
Met a guy phesant hunting with a german shepherd this year. Wtf lol
Thanks for the reply and pics - how heavy is your 6.5 PRC?my 'other' EH6A. bdl minichassis 6.5PRC
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Passed up several bucks this year that we’re very nice, but just not old enough yet. My patience was finally rewarded in the last week of the season when this old mature fella showed his face. He’s a 6 year old, maybe 7. Blind in one eye and lots of scars from battles over the years. Lean and worn out from chasing women all winter. 168 Berger Classic Hunter to the high shoulder on a perfect broadside shot, he died right where he stood. And I got the privilege of my wife being in the stand to watch it all go down too! Very happy with how everything turned out. Patience pays off, don’t shoot the young ones!
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