First Lever gun Deer kill
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First Lever gun Deer kill
At age 52 I've killed many, many Deer, however unlike most hunters I started hunting with a 308 and never owned a lever gun until I bought this Winchester Ranger 30-30 last year, which also led me to add a Marlin 336 30-30 & a Marlin 1894 .357 magnum. Anyway I had a little luck a couple days ago & thought I'd share this South GA 9 pt with y'all.
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
Congrats!!! Awfully tame deer to let you rest your rifle on him instead of in the leaves and mud! Nice carry handle. Seriously tho', good shootin', and a very good looking deer!
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
Yeah, them little bucks is easy to knock down with the puny .30-30. Congratulations!65 GRENDEL wrote:At age 52 I've killed many, many Deer, however unlike most hunters I started hunting with a 308 and never owned a lever gun until I bought this Winchester Ranger 30-30 last year, which also led me to add a Marlin 336 30-30 & a Marlin 1894 .357 magnum. Anyway I had a little luck a couple days ago & thought I'd share this South GA 9 pt with y'all.
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- Levergunner
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
Yes a stick under the head props it up pretty well for a quick picture.
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
I have to admit that I wasn't sure just how well the old 30-30 would do, but at 80 yards the 150 gr Corlokt put him on the ground DRT. Im definately a believer now.
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Those who nay-say the ol' 30WCF just haven't used it, or lack the skill to properly do the job.65 GRENDEL wrote:I have to admit that I wasn't sure just how well the old 30-30 would do, but at 80 yards the 150 gr Corlokt put him on the ground DRT. Im definately a believer now.
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
Congratulations, that is a very nice buck!
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Congratulations! Nice shooting!
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
Nice buck.
The 30-30 has been around since 1894. It has been well perfected in those years.
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The 30-30 has been around since 1894. It has been well perfected in those years.
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
Very nice. I would never be mad, or under-gunned if my only rifle was a lever 30WCF.....
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
NICE BUCK! Congrats on your first lever gun 'harvest'( have never liked that term).
People are too magnum crazy- velocity crazy, what have you. Buddy of mine years ago shot a cow elk at about 175-200 with cast 40-65 hand load, went clean through and she dropped in less then 50 yards. Slow but deadly works!
Also, if memory serves- the puny little 25-20 was used on a record book buck a long time ago...
Enjoy those back straps! Mmmm back straps...
People are too magnum crazy- velocity crazy, what have you. Buddy of mine years ago shot a cow elk at about 175-200 with cast 40-65 hand load, went clean through and she dropped in less then 50 yards. Slow but deadly works!
Also, if memory serves- the puny little 25-20 was used on a record book buck a long time ago...
Enjoy those back straps! Mmmm back straps...
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
I'm a gun guy, ive owned single shot, bolt action and semi auto rifles since I was 18. The truth is my favorite rifle like my moniker says is the AR 15 platform 6.5 Grendel. But I love all Gun's and I'm real glad I recently got the Lever gun fever and I really took pride in harvesting a nice deer with one. This weekend I'll be taking out the Marlin 336 30-30.
Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
Very nice, congrats.
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
good on Ya Mr. Grendel.
looks like some good eating ahead this winter. makes my mouth water . . .
looks like some good eating ahead this winter. makes my mouth water . . .
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
Well done! Nice buck.
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
Very nice buck!!
If it cools off im going to take my Dads old 1899 Savage 30-30 Antelope hunting this fall it was
made in 1906, have taken a fair amount of game with a 30-30 since 67
there is some antelope almost in shooting distance from the house right now but at almost
80 its to hot
Brad
If it cools off im going to take my Dads old 1899 Savage 30-30 Antelope hunting this fall it was
made in 1906, have taken a fair amount of game with a 30-30 since 67
there is some antelope almost in shooting distance from the house right now but at almost
80 its to hot
Brad
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- Levergunner
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
Thanks guys.
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That looks to be a nice, eating buck, right there - Congrats ! !
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That looks to be a nice, eating buck, right there - Congrats ! !
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
Nice buck you have there. I hope to get my first buck with a flintlock this year.
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
'Thirty-thirty'....??????
Never heard of it.....is that one of them new cartridges.....?????
Nice deer.
Never heard of it.....is that one of them new cartridges.....?????
Nice deer.
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
I've been on hunts for deer and moose with friends, helped skin and gut, but never got one myself yet.
My freezer and rifle are envious
Congrats!
My freezer and rifle are envious
Congrats!
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
That's the way to do it.
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
Reckon you done about as good as needed with the right rifle and load. You can't go wrong with a 30-30 and a 150 or 170 grain Corelokt round.
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
Yup , what those guys said !!!
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I don't check in often anymore but it is good to see a 30wcf in a 94 take a good buck.
Thanks for sharing, I also have a huge soft spot for 30wcf.
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Thanks for sharing, I also have a huge soft spot for 30wcf.
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- Levergunner
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
It'll happen, you just need patience, luck and time in the woods. You're in one of the best places in the world for Monster Whitetails, I envy you. Good luck.Camel73 wrote:I've been on hunts for deer and moose with friends, helped skin and gut, but never got one myself yet.
My freezer and rifle are envious
Congrats!
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Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
I must admit that I was one of the ones that knew the history of the 30-30 but had never actually taken game with it.Griff wrote:Those who nay-say the ol' 30WCF just haven't used it, or lack the skill to properly do the job.65 GRENDEL wrote:I have to admit that I wasn't sure just how well the old 30-30 would do, but at 80 yards the 150 gr Corlokt put him on the ground DRT. Im definately a believer now.
Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
Nice shootin! Good to see that the 30-30 can still knock down a nice buck. Congrats.
Re: First Lever gun Deer kill
nice deer...great choice in cartridge and levergun... :)
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Good job! Nice photo!