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Alberta Mule Deer
10 November 2008, 04:40
Chuck NelsonAlberta Mule Deer
Flight 140 TTSX crashed at 382yds
10 November 2008, 06:09
FjoldBeauty, heh?
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10 November 2008, 06:30
DocI'll just say that left handed shooters are better than right handed shooters!!!
By the way, what caliber rifle? Tell us more about the rifle too, and load data if you don't mind.
382 is a good poke. Beautiful buck.
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10 November 2008, 06:48
Chuck NelsonOver a 4 day period, 382 yds was as close as I could get to this buck. I shot him with a 280 AI (Win 70, pacnor win fwt contour, McMillan Edge stock, williams obendorf bottom metal, and a Leupold 6X36 in Tally LW's) and the 140 TTSX at 3100 fps.
10 November 2008, 06:51
Docquote:
Originally posted by Chuck Nelson:
Over a 4 day period, 382 yds was as close as I could get to this buck. I shot him with a 280 AI (Win 70, pacnor win fwt contour, McMillan Edge stock, williams obendorf bottom metal, and a Leupold 6X36 in Tally LW's) and the 140 TTSX at 3100 fps.
Nice. May I ask who built the rifle? I'm seriously considering the 280AI with my Krieger that is sitting in the safe.
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10 November 2008, 07:02
Chuck NelsonMick McPhee in Kamloops B.C. did the barrel work, and I did the rest of the assembly.
10 November 2008, 07:11
hammerdownVery nice Buck. Very nice gun too.
10 November 2008, 17:53
SnellstromNice buck any other pictures of him?
Looks like 2 holes in him, did he need a finisher?
10 November 2008, 18:08
Chuck NelsonNope shot just once. The other hole is on the other side.
10 November 2008, 19:02
mt AlChuck,
Fantastic buck. Congratulations.
12 November 2008, 01:48
CanadianLeftyGreat Muley Chuck!
This also explains the unreturned phone messages- you've been out hunting!!!
Job well done.
All the best,
CL
12 November 2008, 02:43
308SakoWhat a gorgeous buck!
Sorry to hear about the lost of the TTSX, though I think you will get over it.
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12 November 2008, 04:06
erictCongrats! That second pic really is impressive because is shows the size of the neck and ole bruisers snout. I'd really be interested in hearing how old he was - a grandpa or a great grandpa?
Was your shot a spine shot or broken shoulder or other?
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12 November 2008, 07:02
bwanamrmGreat buck, cool rifle... too bad the bolt is on the wrong side though!
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12 November 2008, 07:24
JTL 7mmgreat buck,nice forks congrats!
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12 November 2008, 18:46
Bobby TomekThat's a terrific buck! Congrats...
Bobby
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12 November 2008, 19:51
DMBChuck,
That is a MAGNIFICENT Buck.
Kudos on the shot and kill.
I don't think it gets any better than that!!!
Alberta is THE place.
Don
P.S. Chuck, the binox you're carrying, are they Swaro 8x30's? If so, how do you like them?
13 November 2008, 03:40
Chuck NelsonThey are 8X30's and I love them.
13 November 2008, 03:45
jeff hgood shooting great buck
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13 November 2008, 15:31
DMBquote:
Originally posted by Chuck Nelson:
They are 8X30's and I love them.
Chuck,
Thanks.
I've been thinking about a pair of those same binox as they have excellent glass and are light weight. I have a pair of Swaro 7x42's, with superb glass, but they weigh in at 33 ounces..
Don