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The "Almost" Buck
#6983486
12/05/17 01:45 PM
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Joined: May 2007
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TX_LT230FH
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I call this one my "Almost" Buck. Why? Because I almost didn't get up and go out Sunday morning. Because I almost didn't go to the blind I shot him out of. Because I almost took a 44 Mag bolt action instead of the 280AI with me (it wouldn't have reached him). Because I almost shot a tall 8 with stubby little brow tines that I watched for an hour. This guy came out behind me, north end of a 400 yard long field. The blind is roughly in the middle, and most of the deer you see come out from the south or west. He came out of the northeast, and walked non-stop across the field and stopped behind a small tree and looked around. He turned north and walked towards the creek and I was sure he wouldn't stop, but he did and I took the shot. Ranged at 235 yards, with a Kimber Subalpine in 280 AI, heart shot, went 20 yards and folded up. He's not huge, but he'll do. 11 point, 17 inch spread. I've not seen him before, or on any cameras. Meat is supposed to be ready this Friday, mount will take a little longer...
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6983488
12/05/17 01:47 PM
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Pitchfork Predator
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Great buck man, congrats!
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6983498
12/05/17 01:53 PM
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westtexaswatkins
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Heck of a buck Love the added story. That's why I hunt and hunt a lot because you just never know when its gonna happen.
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6983515
12/05/17 02:00 PM
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Stub
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Very nice buck congrats
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6983554
12/05/17 02:28 PM
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Buddy
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Tracker
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very nice - like the almost scenario
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: Stub]
#6983563
12/05/17 02:36 PM
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SapperTitan
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Very nice buck congrats
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6983639
12/05/17 03:26 PM
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chalet
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Nice job and shot -good thing you had the right rifle. A lot of times I'll take 2 guns to the stand. A short range fun gun like the 44 lever, then a longer range bolt rifle. Just in case the big one walks out way out there.
Shoot. Eat. Repeat.
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: westtexaswatkins]
#6983640
12/05/17 03:26 PM
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txhunter1010
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Heck of a buck Love the added story. That's why I hunt and hunt a lot because you just never know when its gonna happen.
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6983643
12/05/17 03:30 PM
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dlrz71
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very nice buck. Congrats!!
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6983669
12/05/17 03:59 PM
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SouthWestIron
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Excellent and enjoyed the story. Can't shoot anything in bed!
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6983752
12/05/17 05:00 PM
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Pope&Young
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Great buck Congrats
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6983765
12/05/17 05:06 PM
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dogcatcher
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Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6983773
12/05/17 05:16 PM
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dkershen
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Good job!
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.www.NewHopeEquine.com - Health and Healing through Horses.
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6983777
12/05/17 05:18 PM
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Sirrah243
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Good buck and good story
�A hunt based only on the trophies taken falls far short of what the ultimate goal should be.� -Fred Bear
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6983833
12/05/17 05:56 PM
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Red Cloud
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Congratulations! He will do on any day no matter what else is coming in.
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: westtexaswatkins]
#6983877
12/05/17 06:32 PM
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SnakeWrangler
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Heck of a buck Love the added story. That's why I hunt and hunt a lot because you just never know when its gonna happen. That is why I don't bother with cameras any more.....just get out and see what shows up.....low stress.....
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6983886
12/05/17 06:37 PM
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Texican
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Great buck! Congratulations
What county?
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6984018
12/05/17 07:56 PM
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Nogalus Prairie
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Great deer! If he's not huge to you, he can dang sure see it from where he's at.
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6984181
12/05/17 09:43 PM
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sbushee
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6984205
12/05/17 10:04 PM
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My stand is pink camo
Kickingbird
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Sometimes that's the way it is supposed to happen! Congrats all the way around !
I will take a good rain or a new calf whenever I can get it -Jack Ratjen
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6984220
12/05/17 10:13 PM
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ChadTRG42
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Very Nice!!! I would have shot that buck!
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: Pitchfork Predator]
#6984222
12/05/17 10:15 PM
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Bee'z
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Great buck man, congrats!
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Re: The "Almost" Buck
[Re: TX_LT230FH]
#6984366
12/06/17 12:02 AM
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TX_LT230FH
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Thanks for all the comments, guys. He’s only the second deer I’ve shot since owning my own place for 8 years. I sit out every chance I get, and love every minute of it. Never knowing what might show up is a big part of it.
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