Guest andymansavage Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Yep, my buddy just shot his buck at 282 yds open sights and dropped it stone dead. TC system one 100 gr 777 and 250 gr SST. I'll post pics soon. Andy PS I got a smokepole deer too, but at 50 yds. See "meat buck " post in deer forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning_gold_12 Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights pure luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andymansavage Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights [ QUOTE ] pure luck [/ QUOTE ] He thinks the same thing, couldn't believe the distance when he lasered it. He just put the sights on the top of the shoulder and touched it off. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights Yep, the hunting Gods smiled upon him that day. As long as he does not get a big head and actually think he can do it on demand, he will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights Wow, that's one heck of a shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights [ QUOTE ] pure luck [/ QUOTE ] Purely irresponsible, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights I would take a 150-175 yard shot with my muzzleloader on a deer. Just dont think I would even consider trying a shot that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights Wow, long shot. I have to agree with Strut on this one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights He got lucky for sure............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andymansavage Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights The terrain here can mess you up unless you have a rangefinder. My dad once shot a buck he thought was at 250 YDS only to later range the distance at 400+ (shot with a 30-06). The steep angles allow for more error in ranging an animal. I have passed on shots that I later learned were well within my range too. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights Thats a very long shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deldeer Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights i think dicks sporting goods is having a sale on range finders.............just kidding.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andymansavage Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights Here is the unlucky buck and the hunter Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights Did he shoot it up, down, or across that ridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andymansavage Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights Across and down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights Nice deer, but luck shouldn't be relied on when taking an animal..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 9point Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights Nice shot Congras. Glad he didnt WOUND IT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights That's a very nice buck but probably a bit far with a smokepole w/ open sights. Wouldn't want to wound an animal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights lucky hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigAl1781 Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights shouldnt even have attempted it...too far,,,but o well congrats anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights [ QUOTE ] Wow, long shot. I have to agree with Strut on this one though. [/ QUOTE ] I agree 100% too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoeG52 Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights I have to agree too, the shot shouldn't have been taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambuscher Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerdanmagic Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Re: Buck shot at 282 yds w/ open sights Thats a looooooonnnnnngggggg shot, but the buck is down. But I'd be very thankful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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