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I got this 8 point yesterday afternoon. I bought the 760 the year High Brass was born and it became his favorite rifle. He put a Vari-X III 2.5x8 on it. I have it now and used ammo he had loaded for it. I field dressed it with his knife. It was a great day but lacking without him hunting with me. ![[Linked Image]](http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o23/chk1953/buck7_zpsgrei5o48.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o23/chk1953/buck4_zpsinp9egvq.jpg)
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Congrats! Im sure he was right there with you.
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He was. 
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Very cool all the way around.😉
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When I was a boy I remember always looking down at my kill as soon as I got to it. As I get older and loss more lovedone/hunting partners I find my self looking up first. High brass beat you to your buck. Good job and best wishes.
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Great buck Dave! Congrats!
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Very nice buck, congrats!
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A VERY SPECIAL buck indeed. I know you felt High Brass's presence. Congratulations Dave.
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That is really, really neat. Congrats!!
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A VERY SPECIAL buck indeed. I know you felt High Brass's presence. Congratulations Dave. AMEN!
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Congrats on a nice buck and successful hunt.
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A nice buck and a memorable hunt. Looks like you did that one right every step of the way. Congratulations.
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Very nice buck and a remarkable significance in using the gun.
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Can't think of a more deserving fellow in a more deserving year. Congrats!
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Thanks to all! I know Chad and I have friends here at the campfire that would appreciate the story. It helps heal me.
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The greater reward of hunting has been realized in this hunt. Congrats to you and enjoy every second.
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That's a great heart warming story..I lost my Dad a couple years back,and I have hunted with his guns since then...I seen that you hunt at Staats Mill..Is that were you shot that deer?..I live at Gay which is just a rocks throw away..I killed my best deer since Dad passed using his old Savage Monday,and it brings back memerories .
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DeereJohn2, thanks for sharing your story. I hunt on Westvaco property at O'Brien lake. There's a Fisher family cemetery on the lease.
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I know exactly were you mean..Is that were that deer came from?
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Yes. About 325-350 yards SW of the cemetery.
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Nice deer buddy.
There have been several nice deer taken in WV this year.
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Congrats on a great buck. Im glad you felt your sons presence with you.
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Congrads on a special Buck, im thinking you wasnt alone! take care.
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I can't express what I want to say here and have it make sense. Great story and a great buck. Wasn't no way this wasn't going to happen when you took that gun with his loads. Hope this helps you to get past this. I bet he is smiling. Congrats on a Real Trophy of a Lifetime.
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Nice deer and rifle...killed a lot of WT and coyotes with a 7600 while growing up.
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It is a great Buck Indeed.
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Dave, when you sent the photo, I saw the rifle and knew which one it was. I was beside myself for you in your success but as I sit here finally able to process it I am in grief and in elation.
Now that folks have left and the day is winding down I think back to the years of calls or text from Chad when he relayed funny stories or called to discuss the days afield with you while hunting. I can not say I have missed Chad ever as much as I do today. My heart cries and my eyes weep.
Thank you for sharing this buck with me and the story with us all. It truly is a special buck for more reasons than most will ever know.
Fwiw, Big John killed a buck with his .280 a week or so back. While I have little hope of such a buck
I do hope to punch a tag with his .308 before the season is done.
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Thats a beautiful buck and a great rifle to boot, thank you for sharing with us.
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Thanks Ryan. You are a great friend and proud to say you are my friend as well as all of Chads friends. It's been a mellow day today.
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Dave, very nice buck - glad to see you are hunting with a rifle Chad enjoyed using. Bruce
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Fantastic buck Dave. Congratulations! Truly meaningful. Thanks for sharing the story.
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