.40 strikes again.

[Muley Graves]

Another good ML Season, I think this makes 12 bucks, 8 pigs, a few coyotes and a bunch of squirrels.

 

[Jim K]

That’s a fine buck. Congratulations

 

[Stykbow]

Yep, that’s a nice one. Congrats on the buck and that’s a good looking rifle as well.

 

[ORBushman]

Congrats on a good season and a very reliable critter gitter!

 

[LonestarShootR]

Congrats on your deer! I am a new here and a newbie at muzzle loaders. I want to take a doe later this month with my .40. What was the load you were using?

 

[LANEY REECE]

GOOD JOB bud

 

[Penske]

Can you provide the details of the hunt and what load you used? Like the odd rack!

 

[azmntman]

Excellent shot placement. He didn't go far did he!

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

Another good ML Season, I think this makes 12 bucks, 8 pigs, a few coyotes and a bunch of squirrels.

good buck good gun and a good shooter. congrats

 

[Thingamajiggy]

Great buck, nice looking rifle!

 

[jay3]

Well done, congrats!

 

[TTT]

Well Done!! Congrats Sir! I also would love to here about your load. Roundball or conical?

 

[Muley Graves]

Congrats on your deer! I am a new here and a newbie at muzzle loaders. I want to take a doe later this month with my .40. What was the load you were using?

I use a .390prb over 60gr of 3f. I try to keep it under 60 yards.

 

[Muley Graves]

Can you provide the details of the hunt and what load you used? Like the odd rack!

I seen him chasing doe’s across a small field about 8am, lost sight of them then about 830 a doe came running by, then 2 minutes later this guy comes walking up, was limping pretty good, I let him get about 5 yds away then double lunges him…that little .390 ball made mush out of them lungs with a complete pass thru.

His limp looked like he was maybe injured in a fight, maybe 4” deep wound in shoulder definitely survivable but now he’s in freezer.

 

[Muley Graves]

Excellent shot placement. He didn't go far did he!

Maybe 15 yards…least he shortened the drag a little.

 

[Muley Graves]

Well Done!! Congrats Sir! I also would love to here about your load. Roundball or conical?

I only use a .390prb. Spit patch mostly. Over 60gr of Fffg. I try to keep my shots at 60yds or less, this shot was just a few yards.

Not bragging but this load rings a 10” cast iron pan at 100yds every shot. I get about 10-12 accurate shots before wiping.
I always pick the flash hole before priming.

Kinda funny, thinking back last several years, I’ve fired 5 shots, 5 deer, in about 5 hours on stand, all before 9am.

 

[azmntman]

Maybe 15 yards…least he shortened the drag a little.

My son shot a Spike once he tracked down after it crossed the road. Hit hard and ran right behind the truck and died in the road! I mean like within 5 feet of the tailgate!

 

[Cvkotvkse]

Nice buck. Antlers and bases lead me to suspect he was an OLD boy that was starting to decrease in points each year, but still with long beams and big bases... Did you have a chance to age him using his teeth?
Bucks like that, to me, are REAL trophies, given the years they have survived.

 

[Dobegrant]

Congratulations on a very nice buck, beautiful rifle.

 

[TTT]

I only use a .390prb. Spit patch mostly. Over 60gr of Fffg. I try to keep my shots at 60yds or less, this shot was just a few yards.

Not bragging but this load rings a 10” cast iron pan at 100yds every shot. I get about 10-12 accurate shots before wiping.
I always pick the flash hole before priming.

Kinda funny, thinking back last several years, I’ve fired 5 shots, 5 deer, in about 5 hours on stand, all before 9am.

I have picked up a .40 cal Flinter this year and planning on deer hunting with it this fall. Thanks for the info!