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Post by darrellh on May 20, 2017 19:29:44 GMT -5
Our friend Mark Hampton has been busy making memories again! Here is an awesome cinnamon color-phased black bear from a recent hunting trip to Wyoming.  Congrats Mark, please share some details! |
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Post by markhampton on May 20, 2017 20:08:21 GMT -5
Thanks for posting Darrell! I was a bit disappointed I didn't get to use a Ruger .41 Mag. with Dick Thompson's 230 gr. powder-coated bullets. Shot this bear with an Encore in 300 Win. Mag. The shot was ranged at 380 yards across the canyon. This is not the biggest bear in WY but I couldn't pass up the color-phase. We were hunting at 7300 foot elevation with snow in patches. Spring bear hunting is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while waiting for fall hunting seasons.
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Post by cmh on May 20, 2017 20:19:06 GMT -5
Congrats Mr Hampton!!!! I cant wait to read your story 😉
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Post by kings6 on May 20, 2017 23:49:53 GMT -5
So Mark, are you saying 380 yards might be stretching the middle magnum a little too far?😉 Looks like some great shooting right there. Congratulations on a great color phase bear!
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Post by Ken O'Neill on May 21, 2017 6:20:56 GMT -5
Nice looking bear, Mark!
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Post by markhampton on May 21, 2017 6:59:25 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words. Kings6, 380 yards is stretching "me". I'd rather get within 30 steps or so  |
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Post by kings6 on May 21, 2017 9:07:47 GMT -5
Just give the word and I'll send you a couple 41's to play with. You can take your pick from 41 Specials to a 414 scoped 5 shot with standard 41 mags in between.
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Post by contender on May 21, 2017 11:57:07 GMT -5
Beautiful bear there. I'd love to see a few of them myself!
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Post by cmillard on May 21, 2017 14:46:39 GMT -5
great job!!! too bad you missed out with the .41
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Post by cherokeetracker on May 22, 2017 8:15:52 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about, and see, the bloody nose. With a Bear that nice I would be smiling too, in spite of that. Congratulations on such fine shooting and trophy.
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Post by shortbarrel on May 22, 2017 8:23:46 GMT -5
Beautiful bear Mark,and great shooting.I agree,it's a great time to be out.
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Post by sheriff on May 23, 2017 9:15:12 GMT -5
Congratulations on a fine trophy. Love the color phase.
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Post by blacktailslayer on May 23, 2017 13:52:39 GMT -5
I love spring bear hunting, we have the color phases of bears here in Oregon too. I am working on the "slam"; black, brown, cinnamon & blonde, so far I am only two for four. The only thing that will deter me is if I find one that is damn big of a color that I already have.
Don D.
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Post by markhampton on May 23, 2017 17:43:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words gents. Don - good luck with your bear slam. I'm not quitting bear hunting by any means.
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Post by jfs on May 23, 2017 22:42:44 GMT -5
said before and I`ll say it again.....a pretty bear for sure.....
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