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27 October 2010, 19:48
475cal
moose 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
Whitworth
Congratulations, 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

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27 October 2010, 20:00
475cal
420 gr montana bullet works lfn 22.5 gr. h110 abo

ut 1125fps on my crono.

Dave
27 October 2010, 20:24
475cal
http://imageshack.us/content.p...223/moose2010001.jpg
27 October 2010, 20:30
475cal
I think you can get pictures using the imageshack link I posted .Someone let me know please.

Thanks Dave
27 October 2010, 20:34
Whitworth
I 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
475cal
I 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 top
Dave; 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
475cal
There'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 top
Dave; 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, 22:20
x-caliber





Great moose and great shooting!!! Congratulations!
27 October 2010, 23:14
475cal
Thanks x-caliber that was great.I'll figure it out some day.

Thanks again Dave
27 October 2010, 23:52
Dick Thompson
Great 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
kenoneill
Very nice Moose, Dave. Congratulations.
28 October 2010, 03:42
contender85
Nice Moose, Congratulations tu2


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28 October 2010, 03:49
jwp475
Congradulations, Dave. From the looks of the recovered bullet, I'd say it went through a lot off bone.. beer tu2


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28 October 2010, 04:45
TBEAR99
congrats great work


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28 October 2010, 05:12
OLBIKER
Where were you hunting?????Very nice Moose!!!!! Big Grin
28 October 2010, 05:22
flat top
JWP; According to some, a cast bullet cant kill nothin'!!!! Big Grin
28 October 2010, 05:33
N E 450 No2
Great moose, nice shooting, well done.


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28 October 2010, 16:22
475cal
Olbiker I was in Pittsburg NH


Dave
28 October 2010, 16:28
Whitworth
quote:
Originally posted by flat top:
JWP; According to some, a cast bullet cant kill nothin'!!!! Big Grin


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 top
Whit........that, we do!!!!!
29 October 2010, 07:01
Whitworth
quote:
Originally posted by flat top:
Whit........that, we do!!!!!


Amen to that, flat top! tu2



"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 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.....



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
Whitworth
quote:
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
GSSP
Dave,

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


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09 November 2010, 06:53
tradmark
yup, 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
cottonstalk
Congrats!! Big Grin


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