T.R.
12-15-2018, 09:11 PM
I joined my family "up north" for a deer hunt in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. The young buck walked by the spot where I was sitting on the ground partially hidden by laurels. Shot distance was about 30 yards. Later on, we organized a couple deer drives and I shot this doe as it bounded past my post. Distance was about 45 yards. One shot through the chest organs did the job in each case. I really like the penetration and performance of 170 grain Power Point ammo. 30-30 is a keeper!
Hitting running deer is not so hard if you practice shooting at rolling softballs. It's all about lead distance, sight picture, and trigger control. Typically, I like to place my scope on the 2X setting when part of a deer drive because this provides the widest view of things.
I've enjoyed some fun travels for hunting this past season. But during the winter months I plan on a wild hog hunt or two right here in Florida.
TR
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Hitting running deer is not so hard if you practice shooting at rolling softballs. It's all about lead distance, sight picture, and trigger control. Typically, I like to place my scope on the 2X setting when part of a deer drive because this provides the widest view of things.
I've enjoyed some fun travels for hunting this past season. But during the winter months I plan on a wild hog hunt or two right here in Florida.
TR
https://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/2%20deer%20morning%202_zpshxwy2naj.jpg (https://s26.photobucket.com/user/rushmoreman/media/2%20deer%20morning%202_zpshxwy2naj.jpg.html)