Shot a doe with muzzleloader she acted wierd
12-16-2009, 04:01 PM
#31
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However, people often "age" their deer and let it hang for a while. I like mine to hang in 39°-43° for about 3-6 days. A deer laying on it's side with the guts still in it, probably will have some spoilage in some parts of the meat in that time.
iSnipe
12-16-2009, 07:40 PM
#32
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In my experience- most Blackpowder hit deer don't bleed out well unless its a double lung shot. I don't think you mentioned your load - I use a .44 XTP Pistol Bullet with a sabot - and a couple times over the years - I in general - 've had very poor blood trails high shots but found deer within 100 yds.
Hopefully the shot was over the spine - and if so - the deer will heal up without a care.
FH
Hopefully the shot was over the spine - and if so - the deer will heal up without a care.
FH
Last edited by farm hunter; 12-16-2009 at 07:44 PM.
12-16-2009, 08:45 PM
#33
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In my experience- most Blackpowder hit deer don't bleed out well unless its a double lung shot. I don't think you mentioned your load - I use a .44 XTP Pistol Bullet with a sabot - and a couple times over the years - I in general - 've had very poor blood trails high shots but found deer within 100 yds.
Hopefully the shot was over the spine - and if so - the deer will heal up without a care.
FH
Hopefully the shot was over the spine - and if so - the deer will heal up without a care.
FH
