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My dad died last December, and it's hell on ya when that's your best friend. He killed a 4 point last November, and I got in the same blind and killed a 4 point with his muzzleloader a couple weeks ago. If he knew I'm sure he would smile. Takes time to adjust, and outta the blue some tears will come along. Keep trucking neighbor, no going backwards.
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Well, I made it out. Carried Dad's 760 '06. About 10am after a missed opportunity at a decent racked buck earlier, I took a nice little 8 pt with one of my better/more challenging shots I've ever taken. 165gr Sierra loaded by Dad flopped him over. Gun was deep cleaned, rubbed down with preservation wax, the other 19 shells in the box were taped shut until my 5 y/o is big enough to use "PawPaw's" gun. I shed a bunch of tears, but they felt good
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, used up, worn out, bottle of Jim Beam in one hand and a .45 in the other, loudly proclaiming WOW-- What a Ride!"
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Glad you made it out and made a memory with your father again.
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Congratulations! I did the same thing with my dads 760 30-06 the year he died.
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My late father’s Rem 760 sits in my safe. As an heirloom, it’s not really mine. I’m just the custodian for now. Actually, I had forgotten about it until you started this thread. I think the old scope is bad. I’m sure I’ve got one sitting around that would suffice. Thanks for the reminder.
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Well, I made it out. Carried Dad's 760 '06. About 10am after a missed opportunity at a decent racked buck earlier, I took a nice little 8 pt with one of my better/more challenging shots I've ever taken. 165gr Sierra loaded by Dad flopped him over. Gun was deep cleaned, rubbed down with preservation wax, the other 19 shells in the box were taped shut until my 5 y/o is big enough to use "PawPaw's" gun. I shed a bunch of tears, but they felt good That's great, hope it continues to help you heal.
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Glad you went out and got one
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Well, I made it out. Carried Dad's 760 '06. About 10am after a missed opportunity at a decent racked buck earlier, I took a nice little 8 pt with one of my better/more challenging shots I've ever taken. 165gr Sierra loaded by Dad flopped him over. Gun was deep cleaned, rubbed down with preservation wax, the other 19 shells in the box were taped shut until my 5 y/o is big enough to use "PawPaw's" gun. I shed a bunch of tears, but they felt good Sounds like it happened the way he meant it to. I'm sure your child will appreciate it too when the time comes.
They say everything happens for a reason.
For me that reason is usually because I've made some bad decisions that I need to pay for.
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My late father’s Rem 760 sits in my safe. As an heirloom, it’s not really mine. I’m just the custodian for now. Actually, I had forgotten about it until you started this thread. I think the old scope is bad. I’m sure I’ve got one sitting around that would suffice. Thanks for the reminder. Ironically, the scope was bad on Dad's when I went to check it a couple weeks ago. In Dad's stash of "just in case stuff" was a Leupold 2-7 that I knew he had got from his best friend. I thought that made it the perfect one to live on Dad's rifle.
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, used up, worn out, bottle of Jim Beam in one hand and a .45 in the other, loudly proclaiming WOW-- What a Ride!"
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Losing your dad and hunting partner will take the air out of your sail for sure. Glad you had the times you did with him.
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I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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Man I'm glad you got out there and I'm sure your dad was too.
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Well, I made it out. Carried Dad's 760 '06. About 10am after a missed opportunity at a decent racked buck earlier, I took a nice little 8 pt with one of my better/more challenging shots I've ever taken. 165gr Sierra loaded by Dad flopped him over. Gun was deep cleaned, rubbed down with preservation wax, the other 19 shells in the box were taped shut until my 5 y/o is big enough to use "PawPaw's" gun. I shed a bunch of tears, but they felt good Atta boy 👍👍👍😉
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That sir is…AWESOME!!! Congrats! I think ya done yourself, your Dad, and his rifle proud! “Dusty eyes” and a family legacy firmly added to. I hoped you’d hunt, time in the woods is good for the soul. Well done.
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[quote=WMR]My late father’s Rem 760 sits in my safe. As an heirloom, it’s not really mine. I’m just the custodian for now. Actually, I had forgotten about it until you started this thread. I think the old scope is bad. I’m sure I’ve got one sitting around that would suffice. Thanks for the reminder. Ironically, the scope was bad on Dad's when I went to check it a couple weeks ago. In Dad's stash of "just in case stuff" was a Leupold 2-7 that I knew he had got from his best friend. I thought that made it the perfect one to live on Dad's rifle.[/quote Interesting coincidence. My dad’s 760 wore a 2 3/4x 26mm scope. Kollmorgen (sp) or an early Redfield IIRC. It had a post and crosshairs reticle. I have a Burris 2 1/2x with a post that should be a good replacement.
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Congrads on getting out and taking a Buck.
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