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That is on my bucket list although I may use a Winchester 7mm Mauser. Congrats! Big or small that have to be the prettiest deer.
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My small example of 1 axis deer from Hawaii tasted just like any other deer to me. It was good, but nothing special. I think I may have dull taste buds or something because I absolutely cannot tell the difference between deer, elk, moose, caribou, antelope or whatever else. Pork/chicken/grain fed beef of course are not included in this.
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Congrats.....nice Axis. I am flying out today to chase these buggers the rest of the week with three good friends. We will be hunting in the Hill Country. My first time in that part of TX.
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My small example of 1 axis deer from Hawaii tasted just like any other deer to me. It was good, but nothing special. I think I may have dull taste buds or something because I absolutely cannot tell the difference between deer, elk, moose, caribou, antelope or whatever else. Pork/chicken/grain fed beef of course are not included in this. I've eaten a slew of big game animals from NA and Africa (not moose, nilgai, or eland though). Axis is the best wild venison I've ever had.
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Congrats.....nice Axis. I am flying out today to chase these buggers the rest of the week with three good friends. We will be hunting in the Hill Country. My first time in that part of TX. We will need an after action report!
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What was the Nilgai load?
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What was the Nilgai load? 150 gr Trophy Bonded Near Claw From what performance I saw on the Axis..it would be Easy Peasy to take a Nilgai...
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Sounds like a load that could get it done. I'll admit I would have bet you were using a 175 grain something or other.
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What was the Nilgai load? 150 gr Trophy Bonded Near Claw From what performance I saw on the Axis..it would be Easy Peasy to take a Nilgai... At what range do you have to start using the Trophy Bonded Far Claw? Sorry- couldn’t resist.
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Veddy nice. Sure is a pretty animal.
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Sounds like a load that could get it done. I'll admit I would have bet you were using a 175 grain something or other. I would, but the Rigby doesn't like them. Ive had great success with NBTs and That Bear Claw, and no reservations about using either on something bigger.
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What was the Nilgai load? 150 gr Trophy Bonded Near Claw From what performance I saw on the Axis..it would be Easy Peasy to take a Nilgai... At what range do you have to start using the Trophy Bonded Far Claw? Sorry- couldn’t resist. One does not often get to ZING the Spelling and Grammar Nazi....
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Absolutely beautiful cape Tom !!!
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What was the Nilgai load? 150 gr Trophy Bonded Near Claw From what performance I saw on the Axis..it would be Easy Peasy to take a Nilgai... At what range do you have to start using the Trophy Bonded Far Claw? Sorry- couldn’t resist. One does not often get to ZING the Spelling and Grammar Nazi.... I was waiting for the 'may you smoke a turd in hell'. Nice axis!! I'll have to keep that ranch on my list for possible futures.
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As far as wariness how do they compare to whitetails and mule deer? Is it a pretty challenging hunt?
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I can not believe you did not use a 270 Win!!!
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As far as wariness how do they compare to whitetails and mule deer? Is it a pretty challenging hunt? Much more wary than a whitetail, and compounded by the fact they usually travel in groups, sometimes large, and you have ALL those eyes and noses to contend with. They are normally hunted by spotted stalk or from a box blind...take your pick, but spot and stalk will give you a challenge for sure, and is exciting during their main rut ( June)
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My small example of 1 axis deer from Hawaii tasted just like any other deer to me. It was good, but nothing special. I think I may have dull taste buds or something because I absolutely cannot tell the difference between deer, elk, moose, caribou, antelope or whatever else. Pork/chicken/grain fed beef of course are not included in this. Same here with a large variety of critters.
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Nice deer. It fuels the fire for my trip the end of September. Maybe not the best time but health factors dictated that time frame. I'll take my 275 Rigby as well probably loaded with 140 NAB and a 250 Savage for the Black buck
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Very cool!
Looks like something I'd like to do. Are these free range fair chase hunts? Not judging, just want to know so I can make my own decision.
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