Took a new hunter out and .... success

[86er]

My friend Darius has expressed interest in hunting and definitely likes to eat deer, hogs and other game I have given him. We tried hunting a week ago and found a deer but he missed. After some practice with my 7mm-08 we tried again. In the special doe area, we found one standing where there was light undergrowth and we could actually see 206 yards through the woods where my rangefinder had an unobstructed view. Darius made a good shot just high of center behind the shoulder and the deer disappeared so fast we didn't see it. I figured it dropped right there so we slowly went towards it. Sure enough, the deer was right where it had been standing. The 150gr Swift Scirocco @ 2700 fps MV left an impressive 2" round exit hole! Congratulations Darius. He's hooked.

[JReed]

Cool deal

[samb]

Awsome! Congrats to Darius. Well done.

[kimwcook]

Great job, Darius! Joe, that's excellent. Another shooter joins the ranks.

[.45colt]

I think You better look for a new gun Joe. .

[FWiedner]

Congratulations, Darius.

Welcome to The Brotherhood.

[MrMurphy]

Lucky him.

I'd love to deer hunt, but don't know anyone with a lease (nor do i have the time/money for public land, i work 50 hrs a week as well as go to school full time).

[guido4198]

That's an AWESOME shot ...especially so for a newbie. Congratulations to BOTH of you..!!

[Old Savage]

Looks like a happy guy there.

[papabear]

Nice shooting
welcome to hunting you arre now hooked for life
papabear

[Pitchy]

Nice shot, congrats.

[crs]

Good show Joe and congratulations Darius!

One question though, is that shiny thing on top of the rifle a ray gun?

[damienph]

Great! Another new hunter joins the ranks!!

[gamekeeper]

Great job, Darius! Joe, that's excellent. Another shooter joins the ranks.

+ 1

[madman4570]

Darlus----------------Congrats!

Make Joe sell you that gun!
Over 200yds through the trees(very well done)

Your hunting bounty quest has just begun!


Oh Joe-----------Good Job!

[Nath]

Nice work you two

He smiles too

N.

[Dave]

Awesome hunt! The 7-08 is hard to beat.

[Ysabel Kid]

Well done!

[AJMD429]

Darlus----------------Congrats!

Make Joe sell you that gun!

Whaddya mean 'sell'...?

OUR 'family rule' for the kids was that whatever gun they borrowed to get their first deer became THEIR gun...

[piller]

And the 7mm-08 is a great caliber for new shooters. It doesn't kick too bad and is accurate. It is obviously a good killer.

[Mike Rintoul]

Well done Darius. You had a good mentor. Joe, all these years I've known you I wondered when you would get a rifle you were really satisfied with. It seems you've had a lot come and go in the quest for just the right one. Well, is this it? First you post about 1/2 inch groups, now fantastic terminal performance ... but you let the brand new guy use it! Maybe you were letting him break it in for you. That rifle ought to be a keeper. I'm sure Darius can find one of his own. Best of luck to both of you, Darius in your new hunting adventures and Joe with your new rifle.