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FF1612

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First deer I've shot with blackpowder, had to sort through about 10 does before I decided she was the oldest and would have the least impact if I took her for meat. I've heard stories of no bloodtrails with RB however though I didn't need it because she ran only 30 yards these pure lead balls left a great trail to follow.
.490 round ball
.015 denim jeans as patching with tc borebutter and dawn dish soap.
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FF1612 said:
First deer I've shot with blackpowder, had to sort through about 10 does before I decided she was the oldest and would have the least impact if I took her for meat. I've heard stories of no bloodtrails with RB however though I didn't need it because she ran only 30 yards these pure lead balls left a great trail to follow.
.490 round ball
.015 denim jeans as patching with tc borebutter and dawn dish soap.
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FF1612 said:
First deer I've shot with blackpowder, had to sort through about 10 does before I decided she was the oldest and would have the least impact if I took her for meat. I've heard stories of no bloodtrails with RB however though I didn't need it because she ran only 30 yards these pure lead balls left a great trail to follow.
.490 round ball
.015 denim jeans as patching with tc borebutter and dawn dish soap.
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I see your aim was off a little you missed the center by two or more inches? LOL!

Nice deer and good shot placement!
 
RobertIN said:
Well done. Glad to see another "youngster" here in the forum. I'm taking my BP rifles out for the first time Saturday, hunting all of general firearm with them. Man I wish I had the same problem of picking the best out of ten! I've seen three deer total all through Archery...
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Yessir, hunting on a property from the Old 300 in Texas, that is still owned by the descendants, my girlfriends family. Very blessed!
 
I agree with Robert! Wish I could choose the best out of ten!! But the truth is I am very blessed in where I can hunt!! Just won’t be able to make it out much this year!
Thanks for sharing!! Keep burning that powder!
 
FF1612 said:
First deer I've shot with blackpowder, had to sort through about 10 does before I decided she was the oldest and would have the least impact if I took her for meat. I've heard stories of no bloodtrails with RB however though I didn't need it because she ran only 30 yards these pure lead balls left a great trail to follow.
.490 round ball
.015 denim jeans as patching with tc borebutter and dawn dish soap.
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Congrats to you. Well done. Stay safe out there
 

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