Today was a great day

My grandson shot his first deer this morning, a nice fat 5 point, with my Henry big boy in .45 colt using my load of 18.5 gr. A2400 and the Lee 452-255 WFN. He hit the spine just above the tenderloin, it had to be shot again. Both were pass through. Shot was around 40 yards. Him and his family were extremely happy for him as well as myself..

Good for him! I wonder what his favorite firearm is now,,,,,

Love to hear when a youngster is enjoying a good hunt. Great job.

Awesome! Keep the next generation interested
You must be proud. Congrats

That is a GREAT DAY! Way to go Grandpa! Old school combinations too! I am looking forward to hunting our muzzleloader season with my Grandson in a couple of weeks. Tom

Congrats to your grandson and you! My first cb deer was a doe, but I used my Henry BBS 45 colt, same boolit, can't recall the powder charge. You have any idea about the fps?

Well done!!

congrats!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by CastingFool

Congrats to your grandson and you! My first cb deer was a doe, but I used my Henry BBS 45 colt, same boolit, can't recall the powder charge. You have any idea about the fps?

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I chronographed a few last month but the sun was in and out behind clouds and was getting some variation, from 1240- 1310 fps. It might be due for a new battery and will be replaced the next time I use it.

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Originally Posted by Midohhntr

I chronographed a few last month but the sun was in and out behind clouds and was getting some variation, from 1240- 1310 fps. It might be due for a new battery and will be replaced the next time I use it.

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Thanks for the quick reply. I have a chronograph, but I have not had time to set it up and try a couple of loads. To tell you the truth, I'm terrified of killing it with my first shot. lol.

Thank all for the kind words, I hope the rest of my grandsons will be able to enjoy the hunt in the future..

Both of you should be very happy! Congrats to the both of you! memtb

Fantastic, well done
Mike

Conrats to you and him! Enjoy as much as you can. I don't get to see my grandkids anymore. I would love to teach them how to hunt. Our oldest grandson always loved to go shooting with us, and wanted to look at my guns here at home. I ticked off his parents and don't get to see them anymore.

Congrats now your going to need another Henry :bigsmyl2:

Great job, something he will always remember

Kudos, Keep up the next generation of hunters. The memories are priceless ; )
H/D

Hi all, this probably needs not be said, but I'll say it anyway, the load I used is considered a +p load and not suitable for Colt SAA or it's clones or Bond arms derringers or Taraus Judges or anything else of questionable integrity. It's a stout load even when shot from my Ruger blackhawk.