Author Topic: 44 Mag Handi drops a buck,,,,,, (Read 2151 times)

omcforever · « **on:** August 29, 2009, 09:04:19 PM »

Used my 44 mag handi to drop another real nice velvet buck. Used it with a 2 1/2 pound trigger-re worked forend-3X9X40 bushnell. Load was a 240 grain jacketed soft point Nosler in starline case with CCI large mag primer and 23.8 grains of H110. Hit in the right shoulder at 40 yards/fell in its tracks. Went out other side. I need to stop shooting these little 190 pound 10 point velvet bucks that we have here in S.C.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2009, 09:50:17 PM »

Congrats!!

Tim

Lon371 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2009, 12:11:37 AM »

Congrats on the buck. Wow you have an early season. Heck I got excited over squirrel season opening.

omcforever · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2009, 12:45:43 AM »

Starts the 15th of Aug,,,shot 2 nice velvet bucks already. Just gotta get by the sweat running down the crack of your %$#$ when sitting in a 95 degree enclosed deer stand.

cwlongshot · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2009, 12:49:48 AM »

Quote from: Lon371 link=topic=181548.msg 1098881747#msg 1098881747 date=1251627097

Congrats on the buck. Wow you have an early season. Heck I got excited over squirrel season opening.

Lon,
LOL, That's me too!!! LOL Sept first is tree rat season, my excuse to go woods walking carrying a handi!!!

OMC,
CONGRATULATIONS on the deer!! Now where is those pics?

?? I gotta tell ya, we have

around here about posts with no pics.....

CW

zoner · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2009, 02:30:27 AM »

good job on the buck

bigvarmnt · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:11:08 AM »

Congrats on the Buck! Where's the picture, no flash? Boy your season does start early. Hope you didn't shoot it at 3:04 am. you might get into trouble if you did that here. How many can you get there? Good Shooting!

Graybeard · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:40:22 AM »

SonnyGun a .44 magnum will kill a deer. Who'd a thunk it. I've killed a truck load with the round.

newdad · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:49:11 AM »

yes it sure will kill a deer graybeard, my 44 mag handi has put well over twenty on the ground now between myself and other family members using it. pretty good track record so far, no deer lost and zero tracking up to this point

fish280 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:55:53 AM »

yee-haw!

omcforever · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2009, 02:07:33 PM »

Quote from: cwlongshot on August 30, 2009, 12:49:48 AM

Quote from: Lon371 link=topic=181548.msg 1098881747#msg 1098881747 date=1251627097
Congrats on the buck. Wow you have an early season. Heck I got excited over squirrel season opening.

Lon,
LOL, That's me too!!! LOL Sept first is tree rat season, my excuse to go woods walking carrying a handi!!!

OMC,
CONGRATULATIONS on the deer!! Now where is those pics??? I gotta tell ya, we have around here about posts with no pics.....

CW

Last time pics where posted of my nice buck, people voiced their opinions about my deer and what they could do and what they wouldnt or would shoot and what there area has as far as big bucks,,,ect,ect,,

bigvarmnt · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2009, 02:55:05 PM »

So where's the pic of this one? I'd like to see it. I bet you heard the one about opinions. It sounds like YOU had a good time, how bout sharin it with SOME of Us that would appreciate it. Keep up the good work!

mitchell · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:02:33 PM »

Quote from: Graybeard on August 30, 2009, 03:40:22 AM

SonnyGun a .44 magnum will kill a deer. Who'd a thunk it. I've killed a truck load with the round.

oh come on now bill you know as well as i do a 44 mag will not kill a deer you better go shoot that truck load again with somthing bigger.

good goin OMC 2 deer and its still augest your doin well man , i also would love to see pics

zoner · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2009, 02:17:54 AM »

if you guys don't stop i'm gonna have to buy a 44 mag handi

BBF · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2009, 06:26:24 AM »

Amazing!! With that BC on those 240 gr bullets you would think they stop in midair at 25 yards

teddy12b · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2009, 06:53:54 AM »

Congrats on the buck!!! I wish our season was open already!

alien319 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2009, 10:31:17 AM »

Outstanding, I love hunting season!!

cwlongshot · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2009, 10:40:59 AM »

Quote from: omcforever on August 30, 2009, 02:07:33 PM

Quote from: cwlongshot on August 30, 2009, 12:49:48 AM
Quote from: Lon371 link=topic=181548.msg 1098881747#msg 1098881747 date=1251627097
Congrats on the buck. Wow you have an early season. Heck I got excited over squirrel season opening.

Lon,
LOL, That's me too!!! LOL Sept first is tree rat season, my excuse to go woods walking carrying a handi!!!

OMC,
CONGRATULATIONS on the deer!! Now where is those pics??? I gotta tell ya, we have around here about posts with no pics.....

CW

Last time pics where posted of my nice buck, people voiced their opinions about my deer and what they could do and what they wouldnt or would shoot and what there area has as far as big bucks,,,ect,ect,,

So your saying there where problems because you posted pics of a deer you shot???

omcforever · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2009, 08:54:13 PM »

Yep,, as usual, had a few voice their opinions, they could do better, they woulda let em walk, SC hunting season is wacked, SC has no big deer,ect, ect. They probably never have killed a buck or know what a good buck is. Just a bunch of magazine/tv show/arm chair educated hunters.

,,,,,Art

When I get back to the house, I will post a pic,,,,,,,(hunting the next 7 days)

cwlongshot · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2009, 11:59:34 PM »

Here is one little skipper I dropped the hammer on some years back. Yup its a wee one.. damn she was tasty!! Personally, I really couldn't care less if someone else could shoot a better/bigger one. I have shot much bigger and better and THAT doesn't matter either. I was happy with it every time I bent my elbow and enjoyed the savory stews and steaks harvesting here afforded me. I post pics so guys who appreciate them can enjoy them. Any one who doesn't like them that posts comments like you mention will just be ignored.

If you are happy with your deer, that's what matters. Don't be so concerned about those kind of negative comments. Besides I'm certain you got some positive ones as well!! YOU put meat in the freezer and feed your family, THATS the bottom line!!

CW

burntmuch · « **Reply #20 on:** September 01, 2009, 01:30:17 AM »

Nice Buck. Dont worry about what the armchair QBs say their just jealous , that you,re out doing it. I know I am. Well said CW. Last year all I shot was a little doe. Let a few smaller bucks walk. eairly on. ran out of time, Long story short. I was happy to put the little doe in the freezer. Sure did taste good.

teddy12b · « **Reply #21 on:** September 01, 2009, 02:25:43 AM »

Quote from: cwlongshot on August 31, 2009, 11:59:34 PM

If you are happy with your deer, that's what matters. Don't be so concerned about those kind of negative comments. Besides I'm certain you got some positive ones as well!! YOU put meat in the freezer and feed your family, THATS the bottom line!!

I agree with this. Antlers are nice, but you can't eat them and that's not why I hunt.

alien319 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 01, 2009, 04:50:19 AM »

yes well said CW. Wish I had some savory stews and steaks right now!

bigvarmnt · « **Reply #23 on:** September 01, 2009, 05:14:58 AM »

CW, I can just barely see the spots on that MONSTER

What caliber is that Handi? Sure does look good. Looks like a well placed shot too.

MSP Ret · « **Reply #24 on:** September 01, 2009, 09:09:10 AM »

firearms season in Maine does not start until November 2, a long time away....<><....

Default · « **Reply #25 on:** September 01, 2009, 10:19:29 AM »

Same here November on modern , Oct. 1st for bow and muzzle loader kicks in sometime in between the two dates. And Archery will run until Feb. 29th if i recall correctly.. Congrats on the early buck.. But regardless of others negative thoughts , you should post the pics

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cwlongshot · « **Reply #26 on:** September 01, 2009, 10:27:28 AM »

Quote from: alien319 link=topic=181548.msg 1098883288#msg 1098883288 date=1251816619

yes well said CW. Wish I had some savory stews and steaks right now!

Stop over this week end, I'm putting the last of my venison on the grill!!!!

Quote from: big varmint

CW, I can just barely see the spots on that MONSTER What caliber is that Handi? Sure does look good. Looks like a well placed shot too.

Yea I know,

it sure looked bigger before I walked up to her. You know, I watched her for about 30 minutes, when she turned and walked to with in about 20 yards, I just couldn't stand it any longer... and the gun just went off...

honest!! That is my 243 Ultra Varmint. Shooting a 100Gr Hornady RN with a med load of IMR4350 powder. Shoots little bitty groups.

CW

quickdtoo · « **Reply #27 on:** September 01, 2009, 10:44:27 AM »

Don't feel bad, I shot a 62lb doe once during muzzleloader season, it popped up in heavy cover ahead of me, all I could see was the back of it's head and ears, in retrospect, it's large ears in relation to head size should have given it away as being a yearling, but at the time, meat in the pot was the goal! No wasted meat tho, the round ball in the back of the head worked fine, no lost meat, but I sure took a ribbing from my huntin partner when he shot a 86lb-er the next day!!

Tim

OBXPilgrim · « **Reply #28 on:** September 01, 2009, 11:07:07 AM »

That's the nice thing about them little ones, tie their legs together, flip them up on your shoulder & carry them out like a handbag (European of course).

Oldshooter · « **Reply #29 on:** September 01, 2009, 11:24:13 AM »

NICE POST OMC,

CW, thats a good deer! Horns are very tuff and provide very little nutrition. I have had guns "go off" myself so I can vouch for the scenario! You point at one long enough and sometimes they just go off!