Lyman GPH .50 makes meat

[FF1612]

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.

 

[FF1612]

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]

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]

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...

 

[FF1612]

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

Nice deer and good shot placement!

Thanks!

 

[FF1612]

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...

Yessir, hunting on a property from the Old 300 in Texas, that is still owned by the descendants, my girlfriends family. Very blessed!

 

[Loja man]

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

 

[Loja man]

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!

 

[Buff1958]

congratulations

 

[FF1612]

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

Thank you! Nothing crazy right at 40 Yards.

 

[Stykbow]

Congrats!

 

[Boomerang]

Nice job!

 

[Patocazador]

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

But you ruined the best part.

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

 

[FF1612]

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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Hahaha normally when using the unspeakables I'd always shoot neck shots, but I think I'll need a little more experience with the smokepole before I attempt that one!

 

[Spikebuck]

Great shooting! Really did a job on her heart. Congrats!

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

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

 

[smo]

Congrats FF!

Well done

 

[Thunder Bay]

Nice one! Congrats

 

[LANEY REECE]

GOOD JOB BUD.