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Post by Doc Barranti on Apr 7, 2014 21:32:09 GMT -5
I am posting this for a customer who sent me this email today. He is a member here but after an email change has been unable to login. Congratulations Kenji! Great job on your hunt! Hi Mike, After long, hard days with nothing in sight, this bull finally emerged and we succeeded to finish our journey, leaving just one more day to the end of the season. It was a joint effort with my partner/best friend Cameron. Two 250gr Keith launched from his 5” M629 both made the vital but the bull still got up and moved couple hundred yards. When I caught up and saw him at around 50yds, a 465gr LFN was sent, finished the job. The bull weighed in at 760 lbs, which would have been 1,100 lbs before dressed and the antler spreads 53.5” wide. I just cannot say enough about your products, especially the new holster. It rode nicely against my right hip and never bothered me during 8 full days of walking up and down hill, crawling in thorn bushes, standing and sitting still. Yes, I felt relieved when I took the pants + gears off every evening but never felt any hesitation to put them back on the next mornings. I know some hard core sixgunners dislike S&W X-frames because of its weight and bulk. Not the case with Barranti Leather! Again, thank you for the great products. Kenji Sato        |
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Post by sixshot on Apr 7, 2014 23:09:19 GMT -5
Congratulations on a great moose hunt, taking one with a sixgun is a wonderful experience that few have had the pleasure of having. That last bullet, the 465 gr one must have hit pretty hard! Nice gun & some great Barranti leather, life is good!
Dick
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Post by bigbore442001 on Apr 8, 2014 5:17:59 GMT -5
Outstanding:
Congratulations on a fine moose taken with a revolver. I am looking at the background and judging from the terrain,vegetation as well as clues from the clothing worn by some that this was taken in New Hampshire or possibly Maine.
I am really intrigued by your revolver as it looks like it was customized. Could you provide more details on that particular revolver? To me it looks more portable than any of the off the shelf models.
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Post by Doc Barranti on Apr 8, 2014 5:59:40 GMT -5
Outstanding: Congratulations on a fine moose taken with a revolver. I am looking at the background and judging from the terrain,vegetation as well as clues from the clothing worn by some that this was taken in New Hampshire or possibly Maine. I am really intrigued by your revolver as it looks like it was customized. Could you provide more details on that particular revolver? To me it looks more portable than any of the off the shelf models. Kenji lives in New Hampshire, and had finally won the moose lottery in that state after 14 years of trying. Good eye! His S&W is the Performance Center John Ross 500 edition and the stocks were made by Roy Fishpaw.  |
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Post by schunter on Apr 8, 2014 7:19:36 GMT -5
Doc,
Thanks for sharing! The Ross 500 is a slick looking rig, and I'm certain is a hammer with those 465's...
Congratulations to Kenji and Cameron!
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Post by whitworth on Apr 8, 2014 7:22:04 GMT -5
Very nicely done! Big congratulations!
Thanks for posting this, Mike!
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Post by contender on Apr 8, 2014 8:47:11 GMT -5
Excellent post!
Moose is one critter I'd enjoy bagging at least once,,,!
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Post by sheriff on Apr 8, 2014 9:42:14 GMT -5
Excellant!! Thanks for posting, Mike.
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Post by bigbore442001 on Apr 8, 2014 14:23:55 GMT -5
One of the toughest things about moose hunting in New England is obtaining the permits through the lottery system. It will get tougher as New Hampshire has decided to cut the permit numbers in half due to winter tick kill.
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Post by brionic on Apr 8, 2014 20:56:10 GMT -5
Lots to like here... successful moose hunt... with his buddy... using a slick .500... with Roy's Custom Grips... and deluxe leather by Mike Barranti.
THAT is my idea of a heavenly experience.
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Post by Fowler on Apr 8, 2014 21:22:34 GMT -5
Yea moose is my dream hunt, I really want to do the fly in and float an Alaskan river hunt but it's not a cheap hunt so I appling here in Colorado every year and one of these days I hope to be fortunate enough to draw the tag. It will be a handgun hunt for sure, if I am really fortunate I will have a picture of me grinning over a nice bull just like Kenji does.
Great hunt great story.
Do we know anything more about the bullet performance? Did the Keith's exit? Just curious...
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Post by porterhouse on Apr 10, 2014 19:04:25 GMT -5
Hi everyone,
Thanks for the nice comments. And Mike, thanks again for posting this. Just fixed the issue and now I can log in and post!
Love this forum.
The two 250grs were both recovered. One was found off side rib cage, the other was in the base of neck. According to Cameron, he saw the impact of first slug which hit in the high chest, behind of shoulder but the bull didn't show any sign of being shot. He just looked around, then turned back towards where he just came out from. My 465gr went through lower chest/lung and was never recovered.
This was the only moose I have dealt with so I can't say for sure but Cam's first 250gr slug was probably enough to put him down. If, we enjoy tracking him in the thick evergreen or thorn bush...
Kenji
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Post by Fowler on Apr 10, 2014 22:31:37 GMT -5
Moose are notorious for not showing any signs of being hit with anything including heavy 45-70, and big magnum rifles, so it is not surprising. Do you know what load he was shooting the 250gr Keith's? I'm just curious how hard he was driving the bullet. What load are you running in your 500? There are not a lot of opportunities to find out exactly what happens when you shoot a moose with a revolver.
Again what a fine trophy, especially with a handgun.
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Post by whitworth on Apr 11, 2014 5:35:37 GMT -5
Hi everyone, Thanks for the nice comments. And Mike, thanks again for posting this. Just fixed the issue and now I can log in and post! Love this forum. The two 250grs were both recovered. One was found off side rib cage, the other was in the base of neck. According to Cameron, he saw the impact of first slug which hit in the high chest, behind of shoulder but the bull didn't show any sign of being shot. He just looked around, then turned back towards where he just came out from. My 465gr went through lower chest/lung and was never recovered. This was the only moose I have dealt with so I can't say for sure but Cam's first 250gr slug was probably enough to put him down. If, we enjoy tracking him in the thick evergreen or thorn bush... Kenji Welcome to the site, Kenji! Good to have you here! |
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Post by oldschool on Apr 12, 2014 14:59:26 GMT -5
Hi everyone, Thanks for the nice comments. And Mike, thanks again for posting this. Just fixed the issue and now I can log in and post! Love this forum. The two 250grs were both recovered. One was found off side rib cage, the other was in the base of neck. According to Cameron, he saw the impact of first slug which hit in the high chest, behind of shoulder but the bull didn't show any sign of being shot. He just looked around, then turned back towards where he just came out from. My 465gr went through lower chest/lung and was never recovered. This was the only moose I have dealt with so I can't say for sure but Cam's first 250gr slug was probably enough to put him down. If, we enjoy tracking him in the thick evergreen or thorn bush... Kenji Great story and pics, Kenji. That must have been a rewarding feeling after 14 years of waiting! Good friends, sixguns, and a great ending. Life is indeed good. |
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