Opening Day with Dad. PRICELESS

[chuckbuster]

My opening day buck, about 1pm. Hunted with my Dad, 80 years old now. Hunting in his woods
.41 Magnum RUGER Blackhawk revolver
One shot. 35-40 yards
245 gr Hard Cast out of a mold my Brother in law made
20 gr of H110, Win. Primer
11 point, rough "B&C" gross score in the 160's
Taxidermist estimated at 5-1/2 years old
Kevin

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[bradh]

Beautiful --- beautiful

[EMC45]

Great shot! Great buck!

[Ranch Dog]

Good for you guys. I know you are having a great time.

[Bullshop]

Good on ya! Dad has that "yea dont mess wid us" look in his eye. Think he might be proud? Nice buck! Bask in the moment!!!
Blessings
BIC/BS

[Marlinreloader]

Chuckbuster,

That has got to be the best first post ever!

AWESOME!!

He is truely blessed as are you.

Marlinreloader

[Rockchucker]

Congratulations, Priceless.

[txbirdman]

Great buck and great story.

[waksupi]

Good on both of you, and a DANDY buck!

[357maximum]

WOW....good form all around. :drinks:

[MT Gianni]

Nice going. Tell us more about you Boolit design and mold. Brass. steel alum? Check? meplate?

[outdoorfan]

Very jealous!! Great Buck!!!!

[square butte]

You are one lucky man to be able to have your Father along. Sad to say I lost my Dad 26 years ago now. Count your blessings. Great photo.

[19112TAP]

Nice buck! Last year I was able to be with my Dad as he took a 150" buck with his muzzleloader he is 72 yrs old and still going good. Priceless

[BD]

Great work! That's a beauty.
BD

[chuckbuster]

Nice going. Tell us more about you Boolit design and mold. Brass. steel alum? Check? meplate?

MT-G
Bullet is a Gas Check, .240" Meplat, nose length .190", dia. at bottom of nose section .365". All driving bands are full diameter, sized .412" for my gun. Bullet OAL is .795"

When I checked the throats they were all different, and all under bore diameter so had a friend at an aerospace machine shop hone them to .412-.4125. No indication of leading or other problems with dimensions where they are now.

Mold was made by my Brother in law, he has just begun teaching himself the trade, seems to be learning pretty quick. I don't remember if this mold is steel or cast iron, I think it is iron. He still has it in Colorado, bringing it east with him along with some other equipment in the end of December. What I am shooting right now he cast and sized for me.

I am pretty happy with the results so far. Next project will be for my new Ruger Single Six .32 H&R. Also thinking about a .30-30 rifle mold, or maybe one for the .348/Model 71 Win.

Kevin

[JDL]

Most excellent! The Good Lord smiled on you both.
JDL

[Glen]

Beautiful buck, and a beautiful day. Congrats!

[Jal5]

Wonderful story and a great buck. You should be very grateful for a fine deer and a special time with your Dad!