old buddy makes meat

Here is a photo of my old rifle-making buddy with his first deer of this season...he got it with his old Hawken style rifle he made years ago--usually he hunts with a .45 poorboy he made. Deer was taken on the back of his property near Ruston, LA. Too bad he wasn't wearing his period stuff, but still a classic pic...

 

[PreglerD]

Congrats and Waidmanns Heil from GE.

good shooting !

Regards

Kirrmeister

 

[PitchyPine]

Good start there, congrats. :thumbsup:

 

everyone usually wants to know load data: he said," It was raining a little and I opted to use my .50 Hawken "ole waugh hoss"* and I used 90 gr fffg. The trauma on the deer was awsome. He still ran about 50 yds. The heart was shredded and one half of one lung. Went clear through." *{He usually uses a flinter}

 

[rabjr]

Nice. :thumbsup:

 

[WV-Rocklock]

Good going.

 

[shootemup]

That's what it's all about to me, Mike - having fun and makin' meat when you can. It doesn't have to be complicated, and the game doesn't have to be record book. Looks like a good eatin' deer.

Used to visit Ruston sometimes - to visit NE Lousiana State University. Nice area, great folks.

Please tell your friend a kindred soul said congratulations.

Spot

 

[dispatch 510]

:thumbsup: