First Deer

[Deep Six]

Got my first whitetail today. Last day of the first IL firearm season. I had already passed on a few button bucks. There was about 15 minutes of daylight left and a nice two year doe walked into sight of my stand. I decided I wanted my tag filled now and didn't want to mess with the 2nd season.

Shot her head on at 30 yards with a Mihec solid 45-270-SAA over 13.5 gr hs-6 out of a 5.5 Ruger Bisley. Bullet entered above the shoulder, destroyed the heart and half a lung before exiting out the abdomen. She stumbled backwards about 20 feet and keeled over. Got her all dressed and checked in. Off to the butcher after work tomorrow!

[35 shooter]

Nice job with your revolver! Had to be a good feeling to get your first like that. Congrats.

[Hamish]

Welcome to the club!! Doubly so, first deer, and with cast!

[Wolfer]

For me a good doe with my 45 is more satisfying than your average buck with a rifle.
I guess it's all about the challenge.

[nagantguy]

Nice shooting, and loading and stand selection. I vividly remember my first handgun deer. You will never forget that moment!

[John Allen]

Congrats, nothing like a heavy bullet to put a deer down.

[skeettx]

Well done, well done
Thank you for sharing
Mike

[DougGuy]

Hey I always said "If it's brown, it goes down." Can't taste horns in the crock pot anyway!

[FlatTop45LC]

Well done sir!

I have decided my tags will be filled with a revolver or not at all this season!