I finally got to go deer hunting this morning. Where I was going to be in a tripod on some leased land has no more than a 70 yard shot with thick stuff all around it.
Accordingly I broke out the 45/70. About 8AM I heard blowing in the woods off to my left. The wind wasn't good for me. They made me! I swung the swivel seat around to my left and saw a head poking out of the thick stuff. Looking in my direction. Brought the rifle up and picked out an opening in what I calculated to be their direction of travel.
The last thing I saw was two white flags going back the way they came.
At least I saw something and now know how they move thru there. A good day was had.

Stan in SC

The more I listen,the more I hear....and vice versa.

45/70,it's almost a religion.

If you have to take a second shot then you probably shouldn't have taken the first shot.