4-10-09 Finally killed my first Deer!

Oh, and before anyone asks, I was a True conservationaists, I left it on the side of the road for the buzzards! Also got a picture which ill post soon, and I may be able to get a video of the slaughter!

I'm guessing car kill? I like to get behind them and put one in the base of the skull. One shot will always work then. I've had too many problems with side shots. I even had a one deflect a .357 sig and not go in skull on a frontal shot.

And congrats on your first deer.

That would make a great Outdoor channel show!! :lol: Police officers spot lighting at night in their spare time. I bet the subject line will get alot of people checking out this thread. I know I couldn't wait to see what it was about.

A good argument for a carbine in the patrol car

jasonpeterson said:

That would make a great Outdoor channel show!! :lol: Police officers spot lighting at night in their spare time. I bet the subject line will get alot of people checking out this thread. I know I couldn't wait to see what it was about.

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I remember reading the wall of shame in Georgia Outdoor News and the winner was a Deputy who was arrested after night hunting and running from the DNR and his fellow deputies

And yes, all kidding aside, I was working and the deer had been hit by an unknown vehicle. When I got there, she was sitting up. Not skint up at all but her back was broken. The only lesson I learned is not to use the glock, use the shotgun next time, a lot more humane. I had a good angle and figured one shot behind the ear would would, but it didnt. I watched the video, and It turned out I shot "at" it 5 times. Think i missed once. Video is very gory! Wish i would have taken Trophy pics of my first slaying!

marinesg1012 said:

A good argument for a carbine in the patrol car

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I know right, If I would have had my 6.8 complete, I would have tested the terminal performance of an 85 barnes on a deer, but alas, my Xtreme hasnt arrived yet.

To bad you couldnt of donated it to a feed shelter.

marinesg1012 said:

To bad you couldnt of donated it to a feed shelter.

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Wouldnt that be something, Drive 10 miles back to town with a deer draped across the hood of my patrol car, tied down to the push bumper. But in all honesty, we dont even have a feed shelter here. I think we have homeless in town, but its a very low number, like 3 or maybe 4.

But speaking of the Cops and deer, I know a Deputy in the next county over that had put deer on his hood and took them home to process. We couldnt get away with that in our county

I didnt know if you guys had a hunters for the hungry shelter set up... It isn't for homelss but it is more like a food bank where people that need a little extra can come and get stuff... I didnt know if you guys had one. With the current times any little bit can help...

ron169 said:

marinesg1012 said:

To bad you couldnt of donated it to a feed shelter.

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Wouldnt that be something, Drive 10 miles back to town with a deer draped across the hood of my patrol car, tied down to the push bumper. But in all honesty, we dont even have a feed shelter here. I think we have homeless in town, but its a very low number, like 3 or maybe 4.

But speaking of the Cops and deer, I know a Deputy in the next county over that had put deer on his hood and took them home to process. We couldnt get away with that in our county

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Possibly not a good dea in the warming weather. Deer get worms in their muscle in the summer time.

Is there a lesson on the effectiveness of handgun stopping power in this discussion?

OH Boy Art you just opened a can of worms. :lol: :lol:

Just to stir the pot a little more. it should have been a .45 would have done it the first shot. What kind of bullets were they. h.p. what gr?

Federal HSts, 155 Gr I believe. We used to carry Hydra-Shoks, but Im glad we swapped over

jamesb74 said:

OH Boy Art you just opened a can of worms. :lol: :lol:

Just to stir the pot a little more. it should have been a .45 would have done it the first shot. What kind of bullets were they. h.p. what gr?

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What? Me? Nah... I'm just sayin'.......... :lol: :lol:

.40 cal with 155 gr HST's and it took 4!!!! :shock: I don't think it is the gun It might be the gunner :lol: :lol: :lol:

Just busting your chops ron. I have hit a doe at 60yds square with a 30.06 and had to track it to put a second shot in it. And the first shot took out one lung and nicked the heart.

When an animal gets a adrenaline rush it takes alot to stop them.
Still would like to see your qualifiying record :lol: :lol:

jamesb74 said:

.40 cal with 155 gr HST's and it took 4!!!! :shock: I don't think it is the gun It might be the gunner :lol: :lol: :lol:

Just busting your chops ron. I have hit a doe at 60yds square with a 30.06 and had to track it to put a second shot in it. And the first shot took out one lung and nicked the heart.

When an animal gets a adrenaline rush it takes alot to stop them.
Still would like to see your qualifiying record :lol: :lol:

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I don't think Ron's going to be talking to you any more.

Ron I would NEVER admit to a miss :mrgreen: Just tell everybody 2 went in the same hole with your precision shooting. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Deer can survive a lot if they want to.

jamesb74 said:

.40 cal with 155 gr HST's and it took 4!!!! :shock: I don't think it is the gun It might be the gunner :lol: :lol: :lol:

Just busting your chops ron. I have hit a doe at 60yds square with a 30.06 and had to track it to put a second shot in it. And the first shot took out one lung and nicked the heart.

When an animal gets a adrenaline rush it takes alot to stop them.
Still would like to see your qualifiying record :lol: :lol:

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Lol, so thats how it is? Police Acadamy.... 292 outta 300

Since then, yearly Qualifying interdepartment is 290, 300, and ashamingly enough, my last one was a 260

I need to practire more with my shooting tecnique using a flashlight and suported shooting. Im a lot more accurate wit both hands wrapped around the grip. The one I missed I had my flashlight in my weak hand.