Thanks for the kind words guys. Its been a blast watching him grow as a young man and a hunter. I'm definitely getting the better end of the deal trading a rifle for those priceless memories.

I already bought the 7-08's replacement, its a Kimber Montana in .243. Its going to my son which should be born mid July.

Guess I'm getting to be one of the "old guys" and start passing it on but thats okay too.

For the other posters with their stories and pics congrats. I'm always happy to see kids out hunting.