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moose hunt
27 October 2010, 19:48
475calmoose hunt
Well I got my moose,he was 5 1/2 years,695lbs.dressed,55 3/4 spread,20points.HE was 75yds broadside uphill hit him and he flinched but stayed there so I hit him again now he turned 1/4ing away and stopped so I hit him a third time,this bullet hit lung and traveled along underside of backbone and was recovered under the hide of the neck [see photo].I'm going to try and post pics,but not having much luck.If there are no photos with this I will keep trying Wish me luck.
Dave
27 October 2010, 19:56
WhitworthCongratulations, Dave! What was the load you were using on your moose?
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
27 October 2010, 20:00
475cal420 gr montana bullet works lfn 22.5 gr. h110 abo
ut 1125fps on my crono.
Dave
27 October 2010, 20:30
475calI think you can get pictures using the imageshack link I posted .Someone let me know please.
Thanks Dave
27 October 2010, 20:34
WhitworthI was able to look at them through the link. Nice work!!
I have a photo bucket account and it's super easy to use.
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
27 October 2010, 20:46
475calI have an account with photobucket been trying but can't seem to get it.I don't spend much time on computers except to look up things or read forums.I still type with 2 fingers.
What did you think of the bullet,I was suprised it did't exit.It did the job though.
Dave
27 October 2010, 20:51
flat topDave; Sweeeet! Accolades to you...iron sights, cast bullet, and a long shot...good job...and, a very nice moose to show for your effort!
27 October 2010, 21:05
475calThere's an aimpoint h1 red dot on handgun,there are 5 pics in all,notice license plate on truck.Last pics is of winch I used to get him in truck.
Dave
27 October 2010, 21:17
flat topDave; Still, a great shot! Taking game with no magnification (I dont believe that sight magnifies?) is a feat....wish I was that good!
27 October 2010, 23:14
475calThanks x-caliber that was great.I'll figure it out some day.
Thanks again Dave
27 October 2010, 23:52
Dick ThompsonGreat job on your moose, doing it with a revolver is one of life's greastest thrills! I too am surprised the bullet didn't exit, I've never recovered one.
Dick
27 October 2010, 23:53
kenoneillVery nice Moose, Dave. Congratulations.
28 October 2010, 03:42
contender85Nice Moose, Congratulations

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28 October 2010, 03:49
jwp475Congradulations, Dave. From the looks of the recovered bullet, I'd say it went through a lot off bone..

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28 October 2010, 04:45
TBEAR99congrats great work
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28 October 2010, 05:12
OLBIKERWhere were you hunting?????Very nice Moose!!!!!

28 October 2010, 05:22
flat topJWP; According to some, a cast bullet cant kill nothin'!!!!

28 October 2010, 05:33
N E 450 No2Great moose, nice shooting, well done.
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28 October 2010, 16:22
475calOlbiker I was in Pittsburg NH
Dave
28 October 2010, 16:28
Whitworthquote:
Originally posted by flat top:
JWP; According to some, a cast bullet cant kill nothin'!!!!
On this site, the handgun hunters are way more savvy than on some others, where they believe a bullet has to be shiny to work. We know better!
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
28 October 2010, 16:47
flat topWhit........that, we do!!!!!
29 October 2010, 07:01
Whitworthquote:
Originally posted by flat top:
Whit........that, we do!!!!!
Amen to that, flat top!

"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
29 October 2010, 16:30
MS HitmanYa'll keep up this talk about revolvers that don't generate tons of muzzle energy and using cast bullets and the "experts" over on big bore rifles are gonna start talking trash about you guys.
But then, what do they know? Not much.....
If ignorance is bliss; there are some blissful sonofaguns around here. We know who you are, so no reason to point yourselves out.
29 October 2010, 16:41
Whitworthquote:
Originally posted by MS Hitman:
Ya'll keep up this talk about revolvers that don't generate tons of muzzle energy and using cast bullets and the "experts" over on big bore rifles are gonna start talking trash about you guys.
But then, what do they know? Not much.....
Haha! They're just now learning what we've known for decades (flat noses and big meplats)!
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
08 November 2010, 04:17
GSSPDave,
Totally awesome! Brings back so many great memories of my Alaska moose 2 years back with my 45LC. I won't post a pic 'cause I don't want to take away from your day. Congrats!
Alan
09 November 2010, 06:53
tradmarkyup, those big bore enthusiasts run a nazi forum where dissention is not tolerated. hell, they think a 460 weatherby is underpowered there. hahaha. i actually had a moderator threaten to ban me for disagreeing with him. not arguing but just disagreeing with him. amazing. never figure saeed would tolerate that, oh well.
that said, i don't feel undergunned the least on anything with my big bore revolvers. i truly feel as comfortable with my 454 as anything.
great moose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
09 November 2010, 16:59
cottonstalkCongrats!!

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