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In the spirit of all the 7mm08 threads around here lately, thought I'd start my own.

As I told a fellow member this afternoon, I have no problem being much more lucky than exceptionally skilled. Lucky enough that I've killed a 30" buck, a 34" buck, a 35 1/2" buck, and now this 37" ancient bruiser. If you're into scores, this isn't the buck for you. If you're into big, old, mature warriors, this is certainly the one.

To make a long story short, I have been after a big muley since November 5th. Been through the rut, now in post rut stage, and it seems that lately the better bucks simply want to lay in the brush and be left alone to rest. Don't blame them consider all the chasing they've been doing. I got lucky this morning and caught this bruiser coming out of a brushy, dirt tank water hole. I was dead steady, and shot him through the heart at 240 yds, bullet exited, ran only 15 steps or so and collapsed. He never knew I was there.

I have shot several 7.5 yr old mule deer, and this was the oldest I've personally seen, probably 8.5. He had almost no back molars left in his head. As you can see, this 37" buck (I know, I can't believe it either) has had both G2's broken off. I didn't care, and still don't.

Here's the story on equipment for those interested:
Binoculars: Tract Toric 8x42...superb stuff
Rifle: McWhorter 7mm08
Bullet: 41g Varget, 140 Accubond, 2815fps @ muzzle
Bipod/Tripod: Tall trigger stick tripod


I was solo, so I have no hero shots with my ugly mug present.

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Classic Texas Tailgate pic, just for perspective's sake. That's a Toyota Tundra BTW.

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What no rifle pic? Jeez!


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Way cool, JG! Congratulations.


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Good thing he wasn't one of those tough PA bucks. laugh

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Thank you MD.

STS45...I was solo man...no hero shots, gear shots, not squat. I had a helluva time getting him up on my ATV getting him out of there.

One thing to add: Scope was a Leupold 4.5-14x40 VX3 CDS w/B&C reticle. Weird combo I know, but in fairness I had to send this back to Leupold to fix a tracking issue a few months ago. While they were at it I told them to change out the reticle. My thinking (I'm weird) was that if this wasn't fixed to my satisfaction, I would fart around with the B&C to avoid dialing. I don't dial much anyway, but hey....
I wound up with a 210 yd zero, next hash dead on at 300, next dead on at 350, then 400, small dot dead nuts at 450, top of thick post dead on at 500. I shot about 100 rds to verify. I haven't dialed it since, but it is money at "set and forget", so far at least.

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That is just a cool old buck - congrats to you and for taking him with a 7MM-08 to boot!


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Great buck JG. Those are the ones that are hard to find and kill.




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Need more info. What socks were you wearing? What did you have for breakfast? What grade fuel was in the Tundra? Important stuff. Nice buck, by the way.

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What a deer JG, congrats.

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My Gracious J G. shocked

What a Grand Ole Monarch. cool That's AGE at it's best.

Congrats is understating it. smile

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Beautiful old buck. Nice work.

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Mercy! Congrats, JG.


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Damn fine buck JG. CONGRATS!!

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Well done! Congratulations!


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Outstanding buck, JG. Congrats.


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Awesome!! I've been wondering if I missed your post from this year!! Age trumps score everytime!! Old sand warrior!!


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What a buck, congratulations!

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Fantastic old brute!

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Amazing rack, congrats on a beautiful old timer

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What a cool, old buck!
It won't be long and you'll have this whole mule deer thing figured out. whistle

Well done - congrats, JG!


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