Seen it before, one time while I was duck hunting in 20 degree temps and blowing sleet. It's not fun to peel out of your waders, sweat pants, and long underwear to check on what you already know is there.
You paid your dues. It seems fitting that you got your first bull in a spot that allowed your dad to enjoy the experience with you without a miserable pack out. Congratulations to you both!
Missouri and Montana. I’ve killed a decent number of 100-120” bucks over the years in addition to these two good bucks. I hunt mainly public and the big boys are rarely seen.
Some nice whitetail bucks! It's awesome that you have the option of either whitetail or mule deer. I've been hunting whitetails in Missouri for 40 years and yet I killed one of my best whitetails ever (144") on day 7 of what was supposed to be a mule deer hunt in Montana.
Nice rifle!
I just recently changed the rifling twist on a new build to stay below 300,000 RPM with jacketed bullets at the velocity the cartridge is capable of.
Another vote for the 8mm Rem Mag. I shoot the 200 gr Partition. I've taken a 310" and 320" bull elk with it, plus 3 bears and a bunch of whitetail deer. It shoots itty bitty groups and kills with authority. Other cartridges need not apply.:cool:
Great story! You put in an amazing amount of effort on that hunt. While it isn't a 400" bull like the ones you see with a half dozen people surrounding it and a guiding service logo in the bottom of the picture, it is far more of a trophy the way I see it. Well done!
Love it! I don't have any truly old rifles like you do, but I'm planning on trying to fill a doe tag this year with a 1949 Marlin 336 .32 Special with a peep sight.
Congratulations on your bull! Sorry to hear about the shoulder. Hope you can get it fixed up. Next time on an outfitted hunt, let the young pups do the heavy lifting!:cool:
As far as the altitude sickness, next time talk to your doctor about some Diamox to start taking before you leave. It can...
That is awesome! 99% (maybe more than that) of hunters are not capable of doing what you did, myself included. Simply amazing.
Well done and richly deserved!