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Last buck of the season... or the end of time, or not
22 December 2012, 19:37
bwanamrmLast buck of the season... or the end of time, or not
Tongue in cheek subject line, my weak attempt at wit. I took my last scheduled whitetail hunt yesterday and traveled down to Encino Ranch between Refugio and Sinton at the gateway to the famed brush country. I shot this nice 6.5 year old buck at around 7:30 a.m. on 12/21/12, the last day of the Mayan calendar, with my Anderson/Christman built .260. A more beautiful day for the end-of-the-world one could not have asked for... sunny, brisk a touch of frost and the bucks coming to rattling horns. A nice buck and great outing made it a fitting day for the last one of eternity... even if it was a huge Mayan practical joke!
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling
Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.
22 December 2012, 19:44
JANice buck, and rifle.
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22 December 2012, 19:45
cjfosterNice Deer!! Really like the stock on your rifle.
22 December 2012, 21:25
Les StaleyIs that a Springfield action, or a Mexican Mauser?
22 December 2012, 21:30
DthfrmbvBeautiful buck. Congrats!
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22 December 2012, 21:53
bwanamrmLes,
It's a '36 Mexican Mauser...
Thanks for all of the nice comments.
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling
Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.
22 December 2012, 22:27
Brandon.GleasonGreat deer and rifle! Off topic, but what make boots are those?
22 December 2012, 23:41
bwanamrmquote:
Off topic, but what make boots are those?
Chippewa with the zipper down the back...
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling
Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.
23 December 2012, 01:40
OrvarGreat buck!
23 December 2012, 03:02
Bobby TomekNice buck and even nicer rifle. What load were you shooting?
Bobby
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23 December 2012, 08:42
bwanamrmquote:
What load were you shooting?
Federal Premium 140 grain Sierra Gameking. And thanks for the compliments on the rifle...
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling
Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.
23 December 2012, 08:54
ravenrVery Nice
Wood and Antler
Maybe even a hint of a smile
23 December 2012, 19:22
CamoManJ+2 I like the Buck, Rifle & Boots.
Excellent way to end the season.
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23 December 2012, 23:44
cal30 1906Very nice indeed
Cal30
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01 January 2013, 08:05
Todd WilliamsNice buck Russ. 155"-160"?
01 January 2013, 21:22
ted thornVery nice buck.....he's got it all!
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02 January 2013, 00:02
Safari JamesNice buck/rifle/boots and hunting location. I too spent my supposed last day on earth doing what I enjoy most... hunting. I enjoyed a little plantation style upland bird hunting (pheasant, quail, and chukar) with my new 20 gauge side-by-side.
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02 January 2013, 04:56
bwanamrmquote:
Nice buck Russ. 155"-160"?
Todd, thanks, I would guess him at upper 30's low 40's? Short on his 1's and 4's.
Thanks again to all for the nice comments...
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling
Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.