wyo
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Post by wyo on Oct 20, 2018 21:07:01 GMT -5
This morning I headed out on a recon mission for elk on some state land I was unfamiliar with, little did I know I would pickup my second handgun big game harvest. Last month I harvested my first big game animal (a Wyoming pronghorn) by way of revolver, and today I was fortunate enough to fill my Wyoming deer tag in the same manner! As I was familiarizing my self with a healthy section of state land, in which I am hoping to harvest an elk on later in the season, I found my self walking up to a very steep ravine and in the back of my mind I though (maybe I should draw my Ruger single action chambered in 41 Magnum, just in case there is a buck or elk bedded below me.) For once listening to the voices in my head, I drew my revolver and edged to the top of the ravine. To my surprise, there was nice little 2 by 3 mule deer bedded below me (later ranged at 35yds). Having a deer valid deer tag in my pocket, I thumbed back the hammer on my blackhawk. At that moment, the deer must have heard the "click" of the revolver being cocked, and blew out of his bed and ran across the draw. In true mule deer fashion, he made the mistake of stopping (at a latter range finder indicated distance of 61 yds) and looking back to see what the noise was. At that point I leveled the sights and let him have it! At the shot he dropped, then got up and plowed forward on his chin for a few yards. I put one more in him as he was trying to make an escape, and he went down not 40 yard from the initial shot! As they say then the work began. I was by myself, and 1 and 3/4 miles form the truck! I proceeded to bone out my trophy and pack it back to the truck, smiling the whole way! To say I am hooked on revolver hunting is an understatement! Thank you to all the people on this forum for influencing me to become a handgun hunter. The gratification that comes from harvesting a game animal on Public land with a revolver is unrivaled! I do have pictures on my phone, however I still have not figured out the picture posting thing on this forum. If one of you tech savy members would be willing to pm me your email address, I would be happy to send you the pics if you would be so kind to post them for me.
Thanks WYO
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Post by jt on Oct 20, 2018 21:20:45 GMT -5
Always enjoy reading about revolvers on game.. and I like it even better when the guy's using a 41! ha... Right on WYO
Wish ya luck with your Elk
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Post by KRal on Oct 20, 2018 21:39:36 GMT -5
Congrats! Revolver kills are special. Looking forward to the pics.
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Post by potatojudge on Oct 20, 2018 23:07:39 GMT -5
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Post by jfs on Oct 20, 2018 23:30:44 GMT -5
My sincere congratulations on a heck of a handgun trophy....
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Post by sixshot on Oct 21, 2018 0:18:59 GMT -5
Great job with that 41 magnum! You are correct about hunting big game with a six gun, nothing like it, congratulations! What bullet?
Dick
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Post by wyo on Oct 21, 2018 7:30:29 GMT -5
Sixshot..I haven't ventured into the realm of casting my own yet,but I am an avid hand loader. The kill pill on this particular outing was a 215 grain swc by Missouri bullet co. It has their hi-tek powdercoating and I believe it runs 18 on the brinell hardness scale. I back this bullet with 21grs of H110. I always enjoy reading your posts sir (especially the hunting ones) you have been a big influence on me!
WYO
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Post by wgg on Oct 21, 2018 7:58:29 GMT -5
Great job, and good write up.
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Post by 450ak on Oct 21, 2018 8:37:55 GMT -5
Congrats!!!! Where are you in Wyoming? I can help with cast bullets
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wyo
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Post by wyo on Oct 21, 2018 8:56:57 GMT -5
450ak I am fortunate enough to reside in Sheridan. What is your location?
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Post by contender on Oct 21, 2018 9:42:25 GMT -5
I too will heap CONGRATULATIONS upon you!!!!!!!!!!
Handgun hunting has been my passion for decades. Suffering ridicule from my peers long ago,, I ignored it,, and proved them wrong. I'd take their money in our deer pool annually until they quit doing it. And I truly enjoy it when I see folks beginning their handgun hunting time afield. Just like you,, they show the excitement only found in such endeavors! Welcome to the fold!
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Post by sheriff on Oct 21, 2018 11:23:24 GMT -5
Congratulations! Nice mulie.
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Post by Snyd on Oct 21, 2018 11:33:11 GMT -5
Nice job!
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Post by tinkerpearce on Oct 21, 2018 12:57:43 GMT -5
Congratulations! Very nice shot placement, especially with iron sights at that range! I like you bullet choice- personally I consider 15-18 Brinell to be the sweet spot for hardness on a large-bore hunting bullet.
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wyo
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Post by wyo on Oct 21, 2018 13:13:41 GMT -5
Thank you for the kind replies gentlemen
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