fisherguy Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Well here is my first deer of 2005, my first muzzle loader deer, the first one i have shot in over 4 years(college killed my hunting), and the first antlerless deer i have ever shot. After frustrating bow hunting(only had small bucks in range, no big bucks or does) i decided to try out my dad's old muzzleloader before rifle season opens. Long story made short i stalked a group of does and fawns to about 65 yards with the intention of shooting a young doe that would be closest to me when I crested the hill. In the time I was sneaking in apparently they moved closer and when I peeked over the hill I needed to make a quick shot before I got busted. In my haste I mistook a fawn for the doe that had been closest, but a deer is a deer. A big lead slug from a .54 cal. muzzle loader, pushed by 110 grains of black powder apparently makes short work of a fawn. It ran maybe 20 yards and plied up. The exit wound looks about teh size of my fist, but luckily is in the ribs and wasted no meat. This was definately fun, and I think I may have to spend some more time hunting with a muzzle loader. One thing I should change perhaps is a bit less powder for deer(turns out the gun has killed a few moose over the years with the same load lol. It is not big, but it is a good warmup for me after my time off, and will definately eat well! I guess I just have to make sure my other doe and buck tag get attached to big deer. Here is a pic of what may well be the smallest deer taken in Ontario this year lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_BUCK_1 Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought congrats on the deer but like you sad a deer is a deer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought CONGRATS on the ML Kill..... I took my first ML deer last season...it sure is a hooot isn't it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought TENDER!!! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought That's awesome Jim, congrats bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitcha_some Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought it might be the smallest but it sure will b the best tasting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockwave Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought Fawn-dooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought man thats great! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheNumber1Young1 Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought Congrats, should be some good eatin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought awesome job, a deer is a deer, that young meat is always the best anyways...great shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought [ QUOTE ] TENDER!!! Great job! [/ QUOTE ] Man you are ruined for life on older venison, LMAO. Congrats on a great shot and the deer too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfletch7441 Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought Young deer are by far the best eating. Congratulations. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought [ QUOTE ] Fawn-dooo [/ QUOTE ] Now that's funny right there. Congrats on the doe. Good hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought Nothing wrong with a young der! I got a button buck with my bow last week, it was about that size. they are good eating! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought Congrats on the deer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodOlMossyHorns Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought good hunt, and good eatin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought Sweet! Nice shot bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought Congrats! Muzzleloading is a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydiehard Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought Congrats! Muzzleloaders are fun! I shot a button buck for my first with the muzzleloader. De-licious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought tender tender tender backstraps there Bud! Nice going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought Way to go team mate!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckNrut Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought WTG Fisherguy! Another 5pts for team (what's our name?) 4. Didn't notice the side lock at first - I have a .54 Inline. I use 80 gr of powder and 195 gr powerbelts myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] TENDER!!! Great job! [/ QUOTE ] Man you are ruined for life on older venison, LMAO. Congrats on a great shot and the deer too [/ QUOTE ] Thats what my thoughts were too. LOL After shooting a small one during bow a few years back; its all my wife wants me to shoot now. Congrats on yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilbuckmaster Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Scores!...just not on what i thought congrats on your doe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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