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The shot was 90 yards or so. Shot behind in the "crease" of the leg when he was stepping forward. Exited on the leg on the far side, destroying the heart. Winchester M70 xtr 7x57 Mauser, 145gr Win Power Point bullet. He did the typical heart shot "mule kick" and plowed about 25-30 yards into the tag alders.

Here's a couple shots. I didn't take many, kinda disappointed in myself for that.

Here's where he was standing when I shot. The stand is in the big Cedar at the far end of the picture. Shot was 100 paces, so I figure 90'ish yards.


Where he ran after the shot.


Where he ran through. You can see him laying next to the big tree in the center of the pic.


Tangled mess I pulled him out of. The mark on the tag alder is from him plowing I think.


After I pulled him out of the tangle. He buried himself in the tangle next to the ash in the center of the pic. Note all the broken brush.


One more a bit closer. Then the work started.