I got a buck

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   My dad let me go hunting with him this morning to his favorite spot.I took my 243 with me.It was very cold today and a heavy frost was on the ground.I was getting cold as we waited on daylight to come.About thirty minutes after daylight five does started feeding out of the woodline in front of us.Dad said something is up with the does.They were acting kind of strange.Dad said,get ready boy you are going to see a buck in a minute or two.Like he said a 6 point came out of the woods and I wanted to shoot it but he said ,no its a little buck ,just wait.Then we saw what the does had been nervous about.An 8 point walked out and dad said,he is a shooter.I thought he was going to shoot it,but he said get ready and take a good rest.I asked him if he was going to shoot it and he said this is a good buck,calm down and take a breath,when he turns broadside put your hairs right behind his shoulder and bust him.I was still pretty nervous and he said , he is 150 yards out put the hairs where I said.The buck turned and he whispered now.The 243 went off and I saw him run for the woods.I said did I hit him cause I thought I missed.Dad said no,that was a good shot you popped him square through both lungs.We walked to where I shot him and there was blood everywhere.He run away for about 50 yards and was dead when we got to him.Dad says he wouldve been a 9 point but he broke off one tine probably fighting.Here is my buck.

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6MMGhozt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .22 LongRifle Joined: 16 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote 6MMGhozt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: I got a buck Posted: 18 December 2004 at 04:37
	My dad let me go hunting with him this morning to his favorite spot.I took my 243 with me.It was very cold today and a heavy frost was on the ground.I was getting cold as we waited on daylight to come.About thirty minutes after daylight five does started feeding out of the woodline in front of us.Dad said something is up with the does.They were acting kind of strange.Dad said,get ready boy you are going to see a buck in a minute or two.Like he said a 6 point came out of the woods and I wanted to shoot it but he said ,no its a little buck ,just wait.Then we saw what the does had been nervous about.An 8 point walked out and dad said,he is a shooter.I thought he was going to shoot it,but he said get ready and take a good rest.I asked him if he was going to shoot it and he said this is a good buck,calm down and take a breath,when he turns broadside put your hairs right behind his shoulder and bust him.I was still pretty nervous and he said , he is 150 yards out put the hairs where I said.The buck turned and he whispered now.The 243 went off and I saw him run for the woods.I said did I hit him cause I thought I missed.Dad said no,that was a good shot you popped him square through both lungs.We walked to where I shot him and there was blood everywhere.He run away for about 50 yards and was dead when we got to him.Dad says he wouldve been a 9 point but he broke off one tine probably fighting.Here is my buck.

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 04:52
	Good Job 6MM, And what a nice buck!! You put together a pretty neat story about it to boot. Congratulations !! ~Jeff~

Rob1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby The Walnut Whisperer Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: Vatican City State Status: Offline Points: 3413	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rob1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 04:59
	Nice job there kid I can see the exit wound and you made a very good shot. I'm sure dad is proud.
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TasunkaWitko Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator aka The Gipper Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: Chinook Montana Status: Offline Points: 14753	Post Options Post Reply Quote TasunkaWitko Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 05:24
	great job, and a great story to read! you're a natural! dad must be proud!
	TasunkaWitko - Chinook, Montana Helfen, Wehren, Heilen Die Wahrheit wird euch frei machen

Blkpwdernut Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .375 Holland & Holland Magnum Joined: 28 July 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 561	Post Options Post Reply Quote Blkpwdernut Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 05:37
	6mm good job, and it lloks like a perfect shot.
	Does not play well with others

Tikkabuck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Robert E. Lee IV Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8740	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tikkabuck Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 05:56
	Way to go 6mm thats an awesome buck and a really good shot and at 150 yards WOW. Welcome to the brotherhood of hunters there little bro.,I think not only your Dad is proud but all of us here at the Baitshop as well. Keep em coming.
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Gunrunner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Forest Grump Joined: 05 July 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1970	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gunrunner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 06:34
	Hey 6MM, WAY TO GO!!! That's a real nice looking buck. Sounds like you're becoming a sharpshooter with that 243. Did you do any of the gutting or skinning to it? Keep up the good work. Now go practice your band homework.
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Timberghozt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator aka GarryOwen Joined: 21 March 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1971	Post Options Post Reply Quote Timberghozt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 06:49
	Hey fellas...I am pretty proud of the kid.He sure as heck put a shot on him.I couldn`t have asked for better shot placement if I did it myself.To tell the truth I was a bit worried about letting him shoot at this distance.I have kept him in the 100 yard range when we shoot at the house.I knew his little Ruger and Leupold was on the money so I figured I`d let him do the honors.He is starting to scare me a bit though.Not sure if I can keep taking him to my favorite stand if he keeps killin all my big deer...As usual Dad had to get the Boker bloody.I did the cuttin and he helped me by pulling the legs out of the way as I split the strernum and pelvis.He doesn`t much care for the smell associated with gutting but he is doing real good.Maybe in a few years I can let him do all the work while I sit at the cabin and drink beer while he fills up my freezer for me.He is out playing with his cousin and I will tell him yall are commenting on his buck.I am sure he`ll be around this evening after he gets done with whatever ruckus he and his cousin have gotten into.Thanks for the comments fellas,I know he`ll be thrilled to read em... Gene Edited by Timberghozt
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CB900F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Honor, Integrity Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: Eritrea Status: Offline Points: 8857	Post Options Post Reply Quote CB900F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 09:51
	6mm; Just got in the house from work & saw your post. Congratulations on a fine lookin' buck there! Keep up with the shootin' & a hundred-fifty will be offhand distance. Then there's the after it's dead chores. There are ways to get around having to split the pelvis & it works slicker'n all get out. To coin a phrase. 900F
	Birth certificate!? He don't need no steenkink birth certificate!!

klallen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby The RockChucker Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2331	Post Options Post Reply Quote klallen Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 11:12
	Nice work, indeed !!!
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mr mom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .30/06 SpringField Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 342	Post Options Post Reply Quote mr mom Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 13:08
	6mm: so thats what they look like !!!! way to go !!!! now is your dad going to let you mount this 1????? nice 1.... did your dad make you drag it by your self??? timmber: that is how i look at it , let the kids do it....
	mr mom

dakotasin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator a TRUE brother-in-arms! Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4099	Post Options Post Reply Quote dakotasin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 13:13
	outstanding job! my congrats to you on being able to hold together, and make an excellent shot. 1st buck? hope you have many more to come... the smell on the deer up here isn't bad at all if you get to 'em right away... maybe its just too warm down there?? anyway, nice work!
	Hunting is not a matter of life or death; it is much more important than that.

samchap Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Honor, Integrity Joined: 12 August 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1781	Post Options Post Reply Quote samchap Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 14:26
	6mm....WHAT A NICE BUCK! I understand from your dad that you made a perfect shot. You've sure got something to brag about! Now.....it's time for you to learn to fry fresh deer meat.
	samchap - Waldoboro, ME Be careful what you decide to not like. Your wife may wear one. Your son may ride one. Your daughter may bring one home. You may have to have one someday.

fish Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .375 Holland & Holland Magnum Joined: 06 February 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 584	Post Options Post Reply Quote fish Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 17:09
	good for you, buster.
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Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 17:18
	Outstanding!!

macca Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby AKA The Thunder From DownUnder Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 1149	Post Options Post Reply Quote macca Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 December 2004 at 18:52
	Well done 6mm.It's a memory you will look back on with great happiness for the rest of your life.A very special father and son moment. I wish you many more successful hunts. Macca
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Mike 1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .22 LongRifle Joined: 26 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mike 1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 December 2004 at 00:07
	Excellent job!!!! I'm proud of you as well. Wait till you taste some of the meat you put on the table:) Mike

6MMGhozt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .22 LongRifle Joined: 16 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote 6MMGhozt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 December 2004 at 02:09
	Hi evrybody.Thank you all for the replies about my deer.We are going to make a skull mount with him.Dad is going to put it on a mesquite board for me.I have learned a lot reading posts here.I killed a spike buck and a doe early in deer season but this is my first big buck deer. Thanks to my dad for taking me and letting me shoot him.He teachs me a lot about hunting to.I do not like gutting the deer.It is nasty and they stink when you cut them open.I like hunting and I hope next year to get another big deer with dad.We took dads jeep to where we hunt and parked it a long ways from the stand.When I shot him we had to go back to the house and get his truck about 2 miles.He drove all the way to the deer so we did not have to drag him.He was very heavy to lift on the truck.He says befor to long we will go up where a lot of you guys are to hunt an elk.I cant wait to do that.

Gerard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .22 LongRifle Joined: 19 December 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gerard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 December 2004 at 07:59
	Young Man, I know how proud your dad must be. You have done well!! I remember well when my young ones took their first game and it is something that I will treasure forever. Do you reload or do you use bought ammunition? What are your preferences?
	The learning curve never flattens.

dakotasin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator a TRUE brother-in-arms! Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4099	Post Options Post Reply Quote dakotasin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 December 2004 at 10:34
	6mm- it sounds like you are on a great path... kudos to you for doing it, and to your dad for making it happen. elk country would be blessed to have ya!
	Hunting is not a matter of life or death; it is much more important than that.