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Old 12-18-2004, 04:51 PM
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The GOOD news is that at 8:03 this morning 6 nice plump does ran within 100 yds of my stand. I laid the hammer down on the largest one (BLR 308, Win. 150 gr PP), and she fell on the spot. It gets even better: As I'm waiting a few minutes to climb down from my stand, another doe stumbles accross my path. This time at 60 yds, and in the opposite direction. Again, my 308 performed flawlessly.

OK, for the BAD news. Both does actually turned out to be button bucks. I hate it when this happens. I'd like to see them grow, as there are good genetics in the area, and they may have had really nice antlers one day.

Oh well...at least my stomach is happy.
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Old 12-18-2004, 04:53 PM
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Ulysses would be proud!!!
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Old 12-18-2004, 07:54 PM
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ORIGINAL: ths78
6 nice plump does I laid the hammer down on the largest one
Obveiously Not That Plump If They Were Button Bucks
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Old 12-19-2004, 12:57 AM
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OH well,there dead now ,eat and be happy
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Old 12-19-2004, 11:28 AM
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That sucks. You might want to invest in a good pair of binoculars.

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Old 12-19-2004, 04:33 PM
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Should be fairly easy to see buttons with a decent scope at less than 100 yards?? Check them out next time.
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