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Offline Ted Kramer

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Another tack for the .52
« on: October 22, 2021, 04:32:47 AM »
A four day early  antlerless season opened here today in my area of MN. This nice doe came past my stand this afternoon with two smaller ones. My shot hit a bit high in the shoulder but knocked her down. I finished her off with a head shot.

This is the eighth deer for this rifle. .52 caliber Charles Burton 38” “C” wt., Early Ketland from Jim Chambers. Maple blank came from Pecatonica. All mounts made in my shop.

Load was 70gr GOEX 2f, .509” rb, .020” patch lubed with Track’s mink oil.


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Offline MuskratMike

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Re: Another tack for the .52
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2021, 04:53:24 AM »
Well done. That's going to be some fine eats!
"Muskrat" Mike McGuire
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Offline Skychief

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Re: Another tack for the .52
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2021, 05:01:23 AM »
Congratulations Ted.  A!ways glad to see a hunting post here.

Best regards, Skychief.

Offline smylee grouch

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Re: Another tack for the .52
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2021, 06:24:57 AM »
Good job Ted. Hope to get my chance in two weeks.

Offline thelongrifle

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Re: Another tack for the .52
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2021, 01:52:16 PM »
Congratulations

Offline old george

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Re: Another tack for the .52
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2021, 05:01:53 PM »
Nice fat doe for the freezer well done Ted.

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Offline Badenpowell

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Re: Another tack for the .52
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2021, 05:56:49 PM »
Boy, that's a handsome rifle you have there, Ted.

Offline wattlebuster

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Re: Another tack for the .52
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2021, 12:31:34 PM »
Break out the jerky dryer. Congrats to ya
Nothing beats the feel of a handmade southern iron mounted flintlock on a cold frosty morning