.58 Curley Maple Scores on 1st Shot.

[ssorrell]

Went out early this morning with my .58 Curley Maple. Gusty winds and single digit wind chill made for a great still hunting opportunity. Hit the woods 45 min before sunrise to be in position for the stalk once the sun was completely up. I had an idea that due to the gusty winds out of the W/NW deer would likely be bedding down in a sheltered creek gully that is so thick with thorns and briers even a rabbit can't run through it. The recent snowfall had made for a very scenic hunt in the woods but the low temps had made the snow extremely crunchy. I timed my steps to the wind gusts and successfully made my way to the edge of the gully. My hunch paid off and there were 4 does bedded below and 20 yards south of my location. The next gust of wind must have taken a slightly different path because all four deer stood up looking around. BOOM! Curley did its job with authority and the doe wobbled a few yards and dropped.
I have had a great season with my blackpowder rifles! Good luck to all!
Sean

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[sb 54 cal.]

Excellent :thumbsup:

 

[Britsmoothy]

Excellent :thumbsup:

Absolutley :thumbsup:

Brits

 

[MDK_WV]

:thumbsup: Congratulations, Excellent strategy, thanks for sharing your story.

 

[GreyWhiskers]

Good hunting. :thumbsup: GW

 

[wattlebuster]

Good deal. Fine eats :thumbsup:

 

[Spikebuck]

Good job on the still hunt and shot! :hatsoff:

Something has happened to the picture, though. Would love to see it.

 

[Renegade Dan]

congrats on a fine hunt! :thumbsup:

 

[roundball]

That's gettin' it done!
:thumbsup:

 

[Walks with fire]

Nice deer and rifle. Putting the sneak on deer is the most fun way to hunt.

 

[Tony Logan]

Great looking gun and deer :thumbsup: What load are you shooting in the 58?

 

[ssorrell]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I shoot 80gr fffg under a round ball and patch in the .58.

 

[house]

Nice deer and even nicer weapon. Congrats!

 

[silly goose]

Good story and great pic. I wish I had the patience to still hunt. The deer around here seem to have super powers, I just get frustrated.

Nice looking rifle too.

 

[TLanoy]

Outstanding and congratulations. Good looking rifle too! :thumbsup:

 

[PJC]

All those guys that stayed at home got exactly what the deserve.
Hunting in challenging weather makes success just a little bit sweeter. Congratulations on a job well done and a trophy well earned.

PJC

 

[Otter Trapper 100]

Great job. Nice gun, what kind is it?

 

[TinStar]

Congrats!! Nice gun!!

TinStar
Soli Deo Gloria!

 

[agill]

Congratulations and nice rifle! :hatsoff:

 

[Silex]

:hatsoff: Congratulations!

Silex