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Took one of my nephews on his first deer hunt last week. We practiced in advance with lots of .22lr then moved to a Montana Rifle Company .260, which he handled comfortably and skillfully. We were hunting on the west side of South Texas in the heavy brush country of the Golden Triangle. His first shot was on pigs, killing two with one shot. The 100 grain Barnes TTSX exited both pigs and dropped them where they stood. The rut was on and we saw several young bucks. He was ready to go on each one. I kept telling him I thought we could do better and to wait for a mature buck. In the middle of a severe drought, rain knocked out a few hunts. The rain was desperately needed, so no complaints. New Year’s Day was a beautiful blue sky, warm sun hitting the brush. I told him the warm sun felt good to old men and the old bucks would feel the same. Sure enough, this old monarch of the brush came out showing the stiff legged walk of the really old deer. After a few deep breaths, he squeezed off the .260 and the 100 grain TTSX hit the high shoulder and the buck’s legs crumbled under him. He dropped where he stood and did not take a step. I was almost as excited as he was. He is a hunter at heart and really felt good to give him a good start. We all were telling him it might be many years before he takes another buck like this one, but he is off to a heck of a start. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/147672.jpeg)
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Outstanding! Congrats to you both.
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Super first buck!
Say bye-bye to your 260 and NF rig, Unc.
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Good all around, congrats.
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Superb South Texas buck taken with a great cartridge.
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Great story and picture.
Congratulations to all!
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Great deer and the 260 is a fine round
I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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Great photo there and it sounds like he'll be hooked now. I also load that 100gr TTSX in the .260 and it's a mean little bugger.
Now with even more aplomb
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Congrats to you both. Awesome buck!
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What town were you near on the hunt ??
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Cotulla, La Salle County, Texas.
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Going to be lots of stories with his buddies at school Congrats to the young man!
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Gorgeous buck - congrats to you both!
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South Texas, is a great place to hunt Whitetail, Great Job, 260 does work very well. Rio7
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What does a kid do if that's his first buck? Not going to get much better
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Good on you! My father didn't hunt it was my uncles that stoked the passion.
Congrats to him, also.
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Good on you! My father didn't hunt it was my uncles that stoked the passion.
Congrats to him, also.
Dave Same here, I shot my first deer with my uncle's .300 Savage 99. Congrats to you both, that is a real good lucking buck You will both always remember it.
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Who had the bigger smile Uncle or Nephew? Congrats to both of you.
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Great job, excellent deer.
Tell your Nephew to not pose where it looks like the rifle is pointed at his belly. I think it is good form to open the bolt for photos but to each his own. Ok didn't mean to be the internet police, I just remember having to remind my sons not to do this.
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Great job, excellent deer.
Tell your Nephew to not pose where it looks like the rifle is pointed at his belly. I think it is good form to open the bolt for photos but to each his own. Ok didn't mean to be the internet police, I just remember having to remind my sons not to do this. No worries. I too cringe at muzzle position in some photos. It is actually under his arm very clear of his body, and with the bolt open, unloaded, and on safe. Thank you gentlemen. This was one of the best and most memorable days of my life.
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Doubly good on you. Moms notice these things is the only reason I mentioned it. I like that country around Cotulla deer have both brush and agricultural crops to feed on and it produces some good ones like your nephew shot.
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Congrats, mighty fine buck
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Great start for your nephew. Great area to hunt . I’ve been lucky to lease 3 different ranches in that area. Hasbeen
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Congratulations on a great hunt and hopefully a life long hunter. There is good deer hunting in other parts of the country and the S TX brush ranks right up with the best.
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Good stuff,
beautiful deer.
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That’s an awesome first buck, congrats to the young man. That’s going to be a life long memory.
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What does a kid do if that's his first buck? Not going to get much better My thoughts exactly; I’m 46 and haven’t ever shot anything that nice! Great work dad & son that’s great! I’ve had awesome results from the 100 Gr TTSX in my 6.5-06. Hammer of Thor and all that...
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Congrats to all! The young man on his buck and for you mentoring and passing it on to the next generation. We all need to do more mentoring and providing opportunity to the next generation. Well done
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Great hunt. Great memories.
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Congrats to the young man!
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Congrats Jeff ! Nice deer !
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Thank you. 😊
About to take him to do some of the off season work to put a deposit in the karma bank. 👍
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That’s a very good are to hunt. I hunted south of Freer for a few years.
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What does a kid do if that's his first buck? Not going to get much better My thoughts exactly, kinda hard to top that. I guarantee you he will be forever grateful and will never forget. Kudos to you for taking him hunting.
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