Tatume
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Reged: 09/06/07
Posts: 1091
Loc: Gloucester, Va USA
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Hello Folks,
Although I’ve been primarily hunting with the 66 caliber stalking rifle Steve Zihn built for me, today I hunted an area with a large open expanse. My scoped, modern muzzleloader was more appropriate. The wind was blowing a pure gale, 40+ mph and howling from the north, with some cold rain from time to time. I was in a hide facing to the west. About 4:00 pm the wind subsided and the sun came out. Within 10 minutes three deer walked into view. Quietly removing my gloves and raising my gun, I realized the glare from the setting sun made it impossible to see through the scope. I turned down the Leupold VX III 2.5-8x scope, but no help. I tried to reposition so a shadow fell on the objective lens, but couldn’t. A cloud passed over, and the image jumped out, but was too fleeting to make the shot. I looked up and noted another cloud coming, got ready, and the scope cleared with the crosshairs perfectly lined up. Stop breath, fire, and the deer took off. I mentally reviewed the very difficult shot, and knew it was a solid hit, at between 150 and 200 yards. Sure enough, a bright red blood trail led to the doe about 50 yards away. She weighed 81 lbs, field dressed, which is a fairly large deer here in Eastern Virginia.
Take care, Tom
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WyoJoe
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Loc: Cheyenne, WY USA
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Sounds like a good hunt.
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9.3x57
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Loc: United States
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Thanks, Tom.
What caliber & load the modern smokepole?
Always interested in critter-sizes, too!
Thanks for posting.
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Tatume
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Reged: 09/06/07
Posts: 1091
Loc: Gloucester, Va USA
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Well, I shouldn't give the actual load, as the builder is afraid someone will use it in a Savage 10 ML II. The gun is a custom muzzleloader by Tom Post (http://www.swinglock.net/index.htm). The load I'm using right now runs a Sierra 300 gr 45 cal pistol bullet at 2550 fps. It is sighted in two inches high at 100 yards, and falls two inches low at 200.
Just now came in from fishing. We're having rockfish (striped bass) for dinner tonight. Friday I'll go hunting again.
Take care, Tom
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peter
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Reged: 11/04/07
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Loc: denmark
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tom you lead a blessed life, may it be so forever. (only a bit green with envy)
best
peter
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