How far away were they when you shot them? What loads were you using? I bet they dropped like a rock.
Zachary
Well let's see, the buck was approximately 125 yards, quartering away and I hit him a bit too far back. He went approx 100 yards and dropped before he left the cornfield. The two does were approximately 50 yards away and I hit both perfectly. They still went about 20 yards. I was a bit surprised they did that, especially after seeing the wound channel.
Loads for all were factory Ultramax 325 grain JHP at 1500 per the box label. Now I also reloaded a few rounds with Hornandy XTP 350 grain JHP over 40.5 grains of H110 and it is possible I may have had a couple of those rounds mixed in during the excitement. For next season, I will be experimenting with some other loads. I think a 275 grain might actually be better.
Sights on the 500 was a tasco red dot. I have received my new sight from NEF but have not taken time to reinstall. I am very pleased with the end results of the hunt, but did think they wouldn't have traveled so far. Especially with good hits, although the buck was a bit far back. All in all a great little rifle and the recoil was not too bad at all.
