Ruger .45 long colt revolver vs Monster 12pnt buck

[rnungester]

I had the last week off work/school for thanksgiving break, so I decided I was going to spend the majority of my time out in the woods. I brought along my Ruger .45 long colt and right as I got situated up in my climber tree stand I saw a doe take off across my face at about 50yards. I knew that I didn't scare her off, so my next thought was; what did? As I stood up to take a look around this monster 12pnt was chasing this doe. I pulled out the .45 and froze the deer and took my shots(4x to be exact). He was 50-55yards out and to my surprise I missed him on my first shot, so I broke the hammer back again and threw another .45 round at him and busted him right behind the shoulder blade. Oddly, after I hit him, he still didn't move so once again I broke the hammer back and threw another one at him hitting him in the neck. After he wobbled off back into the thicket, I knew he was going down. I climbed down out of my tree stand and walk up to this monster 12pnt buck. Biggest buck I have seen out in the woods. I was so excited. Next time I see this big fella, he will be hanging over my mantle.

Pictures located in my file. IDK how to post them on here....

--- Happy Camper

 

[schapm]

Good work! You got yourself a trophy, to be sure.

 

[vwarren]

I am just curious what county you shot him in cause he looks familiar

 

[rnungester]

I shot him in owen county

 

[HICKMAN]

Nice one!!

Here you go:

 

[rkesar]

nice deer

 

[Titanium Man]

I am just curious what county you shot him in cause he looks familiar

Oh, you know, they all look alike.


Nice one!!!!!!!! Congratulations!! Even better knowing you shot him with a handgun.

 

[Colt]

rnungester, congratulations on your buck. I have been thinking about using my Ruger 45 Colt Bisley for deer hunting (next season). If you load your own and don't mind telling, what bullet and powder do you use? Thanks in advance.

 

[Redskinsfan]

Congratulations on your fine buck. I have owned a Ruger blackhawk in 45LC for 35 years but I have yet to bag a buck with it.

Well done.

Please let's hear about what load you were using.

Terry

 

[starbreather]

Nice deer congrats.

 

[Mike H]

Sweet! Good deer with a revolver. Good job.

 

[selinoid44]

NICE buck! Congratz

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Nice animal!

Is it just me or the angle but is it a little on the thin side???

Still good eating?

 

[vwarren]

Oh, you know, they all look alike.


Nice one!!!!!!!! Congratulations!! Even better knowing you shot him with a handgun. [/QUOTE

Yes they do LOL!
his twin resides in park co.
congrats on a dandy with a pistol!

 

[dbd870]

Took him with a Blackhawk, very cool!

 

[kludge]

What was your load?

 

[patience0830]

Nicely done.

Nice animal!

Is it just me or the angle but is it a little on the thin side???

Still good eating?

Any deer with a pistol is a trophy. He's a little narrow as far as antler spread but he has pretty good mass. Did you age him or have someone knowledgeable do so for you?
I'd be curious to hear if he was on the way up or on the way down in quality.
He'll be good memories hanging over the mantel, at any rate.