2010 -- The Year of Doubles

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So far this year I've either seen nothing or gotten two deer. Shot two does back to back earlier and today nabbed a button buck and a 2 pointer back to back. Getting them on the run is a challenge. Got to process some meat.
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Nice job! I'm sitting on 3 for the season so far... a 2-pt buck, and two doe. I'm spending the better part of the next two weeks in the woods to try and finish filling the freezer for the year.
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All four were taken with a Marlin 1895 and Hornady LeverRevolution 325gr FTX. Three dropped immediately and didn't take a single step. One went 10 ft. I'll post pics of the blood trail.
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This is the second one, which I shot on the run. The shot as a bit high and took out the backbone. .45/70 is artillery so it shoots high at <100 yards and I miss judged the distance on a running target (was about 50 yards...I was thinking more like 75 as the first was just under 100 yards). This is the only one I've had to track at all this year (first year using this gun and getting deer with it). However, the shot was a bit too far back to keep it from using the front legs so it, I put a second round into the neck/head so it wouldn't suffer.

Initial trail! Tracking .45/70 style.
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Final blood trail...10 feet away.
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Pair of deer.
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Ewwww....

Venison "something" for our supper tonight. Still thinking about what to fix... :clap:
No more catchy slogans for me...I am simply fed up...4...four...4...2+2...

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zephyp wrote:Ewwww....

Venison "something" for our supper tonight. Still thinking about what to fix... :clap:
My favorite is still just a plain 'ol crock post roast with onions and mashed potatoes. Other top items include burgers, tacos, and home smoked venison pepperoni and summer sausage. Just started experimenting with jerkifying venison and wild turkey this year.
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zephyp wrote:Ewwww....

Venison "something" for our supper tonight. Still thinking about what to fix... :clap:
My favorite is still just a plain 'ol crock post roast with onions and mashed potatoes. Other top items include burgers, tacos, and home smoked venison pepperoni and summer sausage. Just started experimenting with jerkifying venison and wild turkey this year.
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Congrats
you are now 1 up on me I have 2 Does and a Button buck, so now i have to go back out and see if I can get another on just to tie you. Going for the Doe's and Doing my part in the Population Control of the Deer.
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Good grief I better get busy. I've only bagged 2 bucks so far this year. I'd like one more. Maybe, just maybe.
No more catchy slogans for me...I am simply fed up...4...four...4...2+2...

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If, you know, your freezer is a bit stuffed I'll trade brass for deer.

Specifically chili meat.
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No fair--you guys are makin' me hungry!
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Should have let me know I would have brought you some Saturday

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#4 of the year.... 2.5 y/o doe from AP Hill. 50 yard shot with 20 ga. slug. Hit her a little far forward and she ran about 30 yards, but it got the job done with very little meat damage!
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Nice :clap:
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#5 - 3.5 year old 107 lb (dressed) 8 pt. My first mature buck!
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This is a 7 point at 170 lbs. with my .270 Browning A-Bolt and my hand loads. I also got a nice 140 lb. Doe with the .270 I got a 5 point during black powder and a 3 point during bow season.
This would give me a total of 4 deer up untill I dislocated my shoulder. My season is now over as I will see the cutting Dr. tomorrow at 2 oclock.
Nice deer everyone.
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