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7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
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01/12/17 02:56 AM
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Jgraider
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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 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. I was solo, so I have no hero shots with my ugly mug present. In the back of my Tundra, just for perspective's sake:
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
#6628307
01/12/17 03:04 AM
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Cinch
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Very nice.
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
#6628321
01/12/17 03:08 AM
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rattler03
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congrats on a great muley
Last edited by rattler03; 01/12/17 03:09 AM.
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
#6628336
01/12/17 03:16 AM
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LandPirate
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Mike Buda, Tx Hunt near Freer
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
#6628348
01/12/17 03:20 AM
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4Weight
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Nice one well done amigo !
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
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01/12/17 03:42 AM
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djs303
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
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01/12/17 03:44 AM
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
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01/12/17 04:03 AM
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TexFlip
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Heck of an old buck for sure.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: rattler03]
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01/12/17 04:29 AM
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SapperTitan
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congrats on a great muley
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
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01/12/17 04:37 AM
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mustafa
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I killed an 8 year old wt this year. Doesn't taste good at all, hope you have better luck
Last edited by mustafa; 01/12/17 04:38 AM.
Team Barbacoa Pro Staff. Dallas Safari Club Life Member
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
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01/12/17 04:46 AM
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chital_shikari
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
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01/12/17 04:51 AM
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WileyCoyote
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Congrats on a job well done...I'd always rather be lucky than good, but being prepared trumps dumb luck and unprepared for sure Ron
It is TIME for Term Limits, cause Politicians are like childrens diapers and for the same reasons...Robin Williams "These are the times that try men's soul's"...Thomas Paine
"Those who fail to learn from History are doomed to repeat it" ....Santayana
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
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01/12/17 04:51 AM
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kmon11
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Congrats on a great old buck, like the choice of caliber and bullet as well
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
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01/12/17 04:52 AM
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txstknight7
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congrats
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
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01/12/17 04:57 AM
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505ed
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
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01/12/17 04:59 AM
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rifleman
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
#6628729
01/12/17 01:54 PM
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fouzman
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Great story and buck! Love old warriors.
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
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01/12/17 02:42 PM
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BarneyWho
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Very nice and great taste in rifles. All my McWhorters have been tack drivers.
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
#6628805
01/12/17 02:49 PM
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Eyesofahunter
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
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01/12/17 03:14 PM
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Buddy
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great looking old buck and good story behind the harvest.
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
#6628874
01/12/17 03:45 PM
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PMK
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great looking old bruiser of a buck! I'd have taken the shot too!
"everyone that lives dies but not everyone who dies lived..."
~PMK~
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
#6628882
01/12/17 03:50 PM
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
#6629003
01/12/17 04:59 PM
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Always ready 2 hunt
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Awesome. I with you on really liking wide racks
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
[Re: Jgraider]
#6629205
01/12/17 07:04 PM
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b weezy
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Re: 7mm08/140 Accubond In The Wheelhouse Today
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01/12/17 07:36 PM
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I'm assuming that was here in Texas? Where abouts?
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