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You should definitely shoot an axis.....  I don't think it's going to happen now, damn it. All the Axis are in the high fence area and that just ain't my bag. Scott, we will talk. I know a place thats chock-a-block full of Axis on 19K free range..... Pat: is that #1 a 7.62x39???? 
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Any 32+" horns on their axis deer, Dan?
I'll still hunt that 5K acres with you, Scott. You carrying my rifle this time?
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I see Pat has already posted an answer to my question.
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You should definitely shoot an axis..... I don't think it's going to happen now, damn it. All the Axis are in the high fence area and that just ain't my bag. Scott, we will talk. I know a place thats chock-a-block full of Axis on 19K free range..... Pat: is that #1 a 7.62x39???? I hear you, I was just hoping, so I wouldn't have to do another 2,000 mile drive.
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Gotcha....Im going down at least three times this year...so I hear that....
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The high fence portion of the ranch is still 5000 acres I hear you, I'll get a feel for it when I get there and decide. I asked about the cost for Axis in an email but he didn't break it down, just said $1500-3000. No shiet, that was on their website. Scott I spoke to him it is dependent on size so a 32" will be $3000 for sure
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Will mail check out this weekend Dan.
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Well, it's pouring down rain and 60 degrees and I'm leaving now to go shoot a deer.
I would like to wish all of you guys a very Merry Christmas and hope that everyone and your families are healthy, wealthy and wise.
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I've always been different with one foot over the line.....
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Merry Christmas to all you fellows. Maybe for Christmas Rick will make this a sticky.
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Any 32+" horns on their axis deer, Dan?
I'll still hunt that 5K acres with you, Scott. You carrying my rifle this time? ======== You bet. Fair is fair. If we can tag a 32# plus for 3K, it's worth killing the 2 birds with one stone (trip). I likely would have passed on a 1000-1500 acre fencing but 5K is a lot of ground to cover. Plenty of time to decide. They aren't going anywhere. Don't want one in velvet.
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Shot the Ruger today. I confirmed that (ahem) one can run faster speeds than factory 7.62x39's. The load was within book, but it's going quite a bit faster than factory - like say 250 fps faster.  It seemed to do better with Hornady 123gr SST's, which measure .3104", versus Sierra 125's, which measure a true .311". Last 3 shots were in a 1/2" at 100 yards with the Hornadys. It's ready to kill a deer. I'll likely do some more load development with it over the next few weeks. May even try some 150 gr in it.
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The little 123 ought to be a wicked deer killer. If you can come up with a load with a 150 that would be a game changer, I would think.
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merry christmas guys from Gwen and I.
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Merry Christmas to all!
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Hey Rick How about a Sticky..
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I am chomping at the bit for this trip!
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Show us the bleached brown eye photo
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