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| Tweet Topic Started: 30th December 2010 - 03:44 PM (153 Views) | |
| Hw60Sniper | 30th December 2010 - 03:44 PM Post #1 |
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Went out yesterday morning with a dual purpose ,me needing a deer and a butcher needing a deer.My mate drove me to a bit of land where we knew there would be deer in the hope that I could grass my first deer ,on leaving the car I soon realised that my first attempt at stalking was going to be an anti-climax the deer were in the middle of a field of heather and there was going to be no way of getting closer so all I could do was take the shot at 120yds so it was onto the bipod and down the deer went.I then gave it a couple of minutes and walked down to where I had seen the deer fall only to find it was gone ,had I misjudged the range ?no the fecker its self while unsighted because of the heather down the banking and landed a**e up in the burn.Even then she was hard to see as it looked like her butt was a rock (grey) with a dollop of snow on it.I then gralloched it (not to perfectly) then carried it back up the hill to where the car was(boy am I unfit).Then of to the butcher who informed us that 1 of his other shooters had foned at 5 am to say he had 5 deer for him and he didnt need it after all .![]() How she was in burn and just incase you are interested the bullet had smashed the heart to pieces.
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| Danger Mouse | 30th December 2010 - 03:52 PM Post #2 |
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Well done on your first one HW, the first of many I expect. One thing though, is that butcher taking lamped deer, strange time to phone him at 5am, it's still dark. Hmmmmmm Again well done on your first.
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Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. After that who cares? ....... He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!
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| Hw60Sniper | 30th December 2010 - 04:07 PM Post #3 |
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Thats exactly what we said DM but he reckons the guy is part of a syndicate and that the deer will of been from monday and tuesday that have been kept in the guys chill but still think its strange to be phoning a butcher at 5 in the morning to say he had 5 beasts for him
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Billy Tikka T3 Lite 243 Swarovski 3-12x50 Pes T12 mod Weihrauch Hw60j .222 .Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50 ase utra northstar mod Brno .22lr .Pecar 4-10x44 scope and sak mod Browning Medallist 12g It is the calibre of the man that is important-not the calibre of the rifle.
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| slimwilly | 30th December 2010 - 07:42 PM Post #4 |
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Nice shooting Billy, have you got more to go at ? |
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| Hw60Sniper | 30th December 2010 - 08:16 PM Post #5 |
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I wouldnt say id hundreds Slim but most of the permissions I shoot over have a few on them ,but hopefully I can keep getting more ground with more options.The other thing is Slim im quite happy shooting the charlies mate because I wont be shooting deer if there is no use for them i.e. butcher needing them or freezers needing filled.After the butcher letting us down yesterday id to make a few phone calls to get someone to take the beast. |
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Billy Tikka T3 Lite 243 Swarovski 3-12x50 Pes T12 mod Weihrauch Hw60j .222 .Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50 ase utra northstar mod Brno .22lr .Pecar 4-10x44 scope and sak mod Browning Medallist 12g It is the calibre of the man that is important-not the calibre of the rifle.
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| tjwaines | 30th December 2010 - 08:47 PM Post #6 |
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Congratulations on your first deer mate, a good distance to take it from too, sounds like there wasnt too much pressure and you could take your time! Always a bonus I'd say! Fingers crossed for many more to come! Tom |
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| magman | 30th December 2010 - 09:23 PM Post #7 |
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Well done on your first mate Perhaps the guy that filled your order had a license to cull after hours
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| john robbo | 31st December 2010 - 11:19 AM Post #8 |
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Well done fella. |
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| Hw60Sniper | 31st December 2010 - 03:41 PM Post #9 |
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Cheers guys
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Billy Tikka T3 Lite 243 Swarovski 3-12x50 Pes T12 mod Weihrauch Hw60j .222 .Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50 ase utra northstar mod Brno .22lr .Pecar 4-10x44 scope and sak mod Browning Medallist 12g It is the calibre of the man that is important-not the calibre of the rifle.
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| photopro | 31st December 2010 - 05:56 PM Post #10 |
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Well done on your first deer, are you not interested in eating it yourself or is your freezer already full ? The 5.00am phone call does sound a bit didgy and although it would be interesting to hear the guy concerned really did have a licence to shoot in the hours of darkness you wouldn't bet your mortgage on that being the case. It's good to be in the position of being able to take a deer whenever you need one. photopro |
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| Hw60Sniper | 31st December 2010 - 07:18 PM Post #11 |
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Pro ive got a few bits left in the freezer but the missus has it full of festive stuff im going to invest in a chest freezer shortly so that there isnt any bother on that front ,my only problem is having somewhere to butcher it if doing it myself.As for taking the deer when I need 1 I just dont see the point in shooting them if there going to go to waste id rather not get a shot than end up 1 that isnt getting used but thats just me (not that im saying any on here do it)If only I could find a more reliable butcher to take them While Im here what do you guys use for carrying deer in the field as it was torture carrying it back to the car.I was thinking of some rope to tie the legs so you had a shoulder strap to carry it? |
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Billy Tikka T3 Lite 243 Swarovski 3-12x50 Pes T12 mod Weihrauch Hw60j .222 .Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50 ase utra northstar mod Brno .22lr .Pecar 4-10x44 scope and sak mod Browning Medallist 12g It is the calibre of the man that is important-not the calibre of the rifle.
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| photopro | 31st December 2010 - 07:29 PM Post #12 |
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Two people can share the work but it is made easier with a rope and "T" bar. A Roe sack is the route you should go it not only keeps the carcase clean but also stops you getting covered in blood, it also keeps ticks and lice contained. People do sometimes carry deer across their shoulders (my father-in-law did sometimes) but it makes me cringe offering a nice warm neck to a blood sucking tick. Watch what you are doing with antlers also - they are designed to cause injury. Roe Sack photopro |
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| Hw60Sniper | 31st December 2010 - 08:06 PM Post #13 |
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Cheers Pro thought of the roe sack but wasnt sure how akward it would be getting it on your back by yourself with a rifle and binos etc
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Billy Tikka T3 Lite 243 Swarovski 3-12x50 Pes T12 mod Weihrauch Hw60j .222 .Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50 ase utra northstar mod Brno .22lr .Pecar 4-10x44 scope and sak mod Browning Medallist 12g It is the calibre of the man that is important-not the calibre of the rifle.
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| Danger Mouse | 31st December 2010 - 08:22 PM Post #14 |
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Like Pro said, a roe sack is your best option, but a boot lace can come in handy for when you forget the roe sack or can't be arsed with it. I always keep an old boot lace in my pocket, just in case.
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Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. After that who cares? ....... He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!
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| davo | 1st January 2011 - 01:44 PM Post #15 |
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nice one billy the first of many well done, i could shift deer for you billy if there clean shot no probs cheers dave. i am just up the road.
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| Hw60Sniper | 1st January 2011 - 03:08 PM Post #16 |
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Cheers for that Davo
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Billy Tikka T3 Lite 243 Swarovski 3-12x50 Pes T12 mod Weihrauch Hw60j .222 .Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50 ase utra northstar mod Brno .22lr .Pecar 4-10x44 scope and sak mod Browning Medallist 12g It is the calibre of the man that is important-not the calibre of the rifle.
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| john robbo | 1st January 2011 - 05:02 PM Post #17 |
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Billy a good roe sack is the way mate. Clean SAFE and efficient way of transporting deer. I have gone on to shoot another while I have 1 on my back. The dsc1 and 2 lads SHOULD be aware already of the dangers imposed while "handbagging" a deer. Though in an emergancy it is a resonable method of extraction and cleaner than dragging. Anlers, hooves and broken ribs can all inflict damage to your self. Thats not to mention the blood you will get on yourself. as well as a greater chance of cross contamination. As for lifting the bag onto your back. First lift it onto a gate fence post ect, then back yourself onto it. Put the straps on and walk. No bad lifting practices involved. Then pick up your stood up rifle and your on your way. They are also useful for carrying extra coats etc and to sit on, they can be also rolled up to shoot off Just remember when back at the car to pop the un-bagged deer into a transport box to allow it to cool quicker.
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| Hw60Sniper | 1st January 2011 - 06:09 PM Post #18 |
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Cheers John .It would of defo have helped to have a sack with me ,had my new seeland suit on which ended up covered with blood and stinking so the missus decided she was washing it bang goes the wather proofing
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Billy Tikka T3 Lite 243 Swarovski 3-12x50 Pes T12 mod Weihrauch Hw60j .222 .Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50 ase utra northstar mod Brno .22lr .Pecar 4-10x44 scope and sak mod Browning Medallist 12g It is the calibre of the man that is important-not the calibre of the rifle.
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| john robbo | 1st January 2011 - 06:23 PM Post #19 |
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wash them in nik wax goretex reproofer. |
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| photopro | 1st January 2011 - 06:52 PM Post #20 |
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The "Go Outdoors" company sell Nikwax and it is good stuff. Click photopro |
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| Hw60Sniper | 1st January 2011 - 06:59 PM Post #21 |
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Cheers John and Pro
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Billy Tikka T3 Lite 243 Swarovski 3-12x50 Pes T12 mod Weihrauch Hw60j .222 .Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50 ase utra northstar mod Brno .22lr .Pecar 4-10x44 scope and sak mod Browning Medallist 12g It is the calibre of the man that is important-not the calibre of the rifle.
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| Neil | 2nd January 2011 - 02:17 AM Post #22 |
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Well done Billy on your first Roe. I can imagine its a tough old job having to carry it back to the motor. How much would the average gralloched Deer weigh? |
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| john robbo | 2nd January 2011 - 07:52 AM Post #23 |
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An average roe will be 28-35 lb. Max carried this one and it was a big un. http://www.youtube.com/user/yorkshireroestalking?feature=mhum#p/u/4/iwLS-_2nLSQ |
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