jdickey Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 My friend from Goldthwaite, Texas, Warren "Bull" Blesh, sent me this story and picture of this axis he took at his ranch..... Many of you know the story of the gun I carry when I hunt. It belonged to my best friend who passed away a few years ago. The Legend, a 22.250 just does not miss. Earlier this year I was able to hook a shot around a Yucca at an antelope in West Texas to make a perfect shot at 150 yards. I do believe my guide Tex from Wildlife Systems was amazed. Tonight, I went on a short doe hunt here at the RRR. Around 5:15, I saw this huge axis on top of a ridge about 250 yards away. Dori had bell choir and I had no business shooting a deer anyway tonight. I watched as one, two and then three axis bucks made their way across the ridge above me, very quietly. These axis are nearly impossible to find. So, the last axis began to pass and then took a nice look at me and gave me a silloute look at 250 yards. I knew he was the big axis my friend Randy Pfaff from Colorado had hunted this summer. So, knowing this was a once in a lifetime shot and I HAD THE LEGEND, I decided to take a neck shot. It was too late to go looking for a big deer, so it was hit or miss. Well, end of story. The Legend never misses! Dori and I spent the next hour dragging this guy up the hill and getting him to the house. 7 Year Old Axis Buck 6.5 Bases 35 Inch Main Beams 240# Live weight 250 Yard Shot 22.250 Rifle called THE LEGEND Thanks for reading and God Bless You. Bull Warren Blesh RRR Ranch Goldthwaite, America Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Very nice critter, Congrats to Bull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 cool!! :cool: Congrats to your buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 That is one great buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdickey Posted November 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 He's got a couple of more that will be in that category in about 2 or 3 years! Got some bueno genes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertip_co Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Nice deer and rack. Our local Texas RaodHouse has this funny lookin elk hangin on the wall. Last eve my wife said isnt that thing odd for an elk. I wasnt real sure it was an elk and told her that. I now believe it's an axis deer as it looks more like your friend's foto. Still pretty cool tho... Not to hijack your post but Merry Christmas to all my RT friends and families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airman312 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 that's a nice deer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Any axis with main beams over 30" is darn good and for sure a trophy. 35" is a freaking monster. That's a brute of an axis. Very well done. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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