Lyman GPH .50 makes meat

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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LME said:

I see your aim was off a little you missed the center by two or more inches? LOL!

Nice deer and good shot placement!

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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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Loja man said:

Well done FF!! Great shot placement!! How far of a shot?

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FF1612 said:

she ran only 30 yards these pure lead balls left a great trail to follow.

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Patocazador said:

But you ruined the best part.

My kids and I love fried deer heart.
Also, deer liver makes the best catfish bait.


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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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