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Offline okawbow

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Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« on: November 11, 2024, 06:02:59 AM »
Saturday was the start of muzzleloader season in Tennessee. I got to hunt a couple hours before the rain started Saturday. Several does, but no antlers. Been watching the does and fawns all summer and don’t really want to shoot one. Sunday, rained all morning and finally stopped about 2:00. I walked about 100 yards out the back door and sat behind a tree. There were still storms in the area and I wanted to be near the house. About 2:30, I heard a crash behind me and looked to see a nice buck about 60 yards away. He seemed to be following a doe. I swung my long barreled Bedford around the tree and touched off a shot. Of course he ran down the steepest hill on my place and crashed. I hoisted the deer up with a little block and tackle I keep in my pack. Had to quarter and pack him up the hill in pieces. Of course it started to rain then and continued to rain and lightning until I finished packing him out. Used my new .50 cal. Bedford I made this summer. 70 grains 2F patched round ball.

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Offline White-tail

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2024, 06:08:05 AM »
Love your photo and hunt story!
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Offline mesabi

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2024, 07:34:04 AM »
That's a dandy buck!  It might just be me, but venison always seems to taste a little better when there's some "sweat equity".
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Offline Skychief

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2024, 07:56:28 AM »
Great buck!!!  Congratulations!!!
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Offline tunadawg

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2024, 02:20:26 PM »
Nice buck! Congrats.
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Offline beltfedmg@yahoo.com

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2024, 03:00:45 PM »
Nice one, Good shooting Tennessee!
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Offline Robby

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2024, 03:18:59 PM »
Nice!!!!!!!!
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Online wattlebuster

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2024, 03:25:44 PM »
Very nice  :)
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Online BOB HILL

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2024, 03:39:38 PM »
Great job. Fine memories. Thanks for sharing
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Offline grouse

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2024, 04:38:28 PM »
Nice looking flintlock and deer!
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Offline taterbug

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2024, 04:48:11 PM »
Nice! 

And yep, can see that hill behind you!  Cameras tend to flatten the hills, but comparing the trees to the ground underneath gives some idea of the terrain.  There's some serious work there, especially for the more 'seasoned' among us! 

Well done all around!
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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2024, 06:26:29 PM »
Nice. Tell us about the load, shot placement and performance.
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Offline MuskratMike

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2024, 08:10:05 PM »
Congratulations, that is one fine buck. I take it you have to wear orange in Tennessee to hunt even on your own property? Regardless that is going to provide yu with some darn fine eating all winter.
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Offline Dave Marsh

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2024, 08:16:18 PM »
Nice buck.  Congratulations. 
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Offline okawbow

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2024, 09:14:24 PM »
Quote from: smylee grouch on November 11, 2024, 06:26:29 PM
Nice. Tell us about the load, shot placement and performance.
I think the buck started after the doe right as I pulled the trigger. He was quartering away and
I hit farther back than I was aiming. I only got 1 lung and the liver. That’s why he ran a ways down the hill. My deer load is 70 grains 2F behind a .50 felt wad, a pillow ticking patch lubed with bear oil, and a .480 round ball. This combo loads easily with the wood ramrod. The muzzle is coned. No starter needed. Accuracy is excellent, and as good as a very tight load.
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Offline Daryl

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #15 on: November 11, 2024, 09:49:42 PM »
Now THAT'S how to blood a new rifle. Well done.
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Offline ScottH

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #16 on: November 12, 2024, 12:37:34 AM »
Nice looking buck!
Congrats!  8) :D
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Offline StevenV

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #17 on: November 12, 2024, 02:48:36 AM »
Very Nice , Congratulations !!!!!
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Offline Austin

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Re: Tennessee buck on a rainy day.
« Reply #18 on: November 12, 2024, 04:09:28 AM »
Good job!
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