Got Er Done

[bigdan1965]

Well Halloween evening we put some venison in the freezer. Nothing to brag about but this 100lb field dressed 3×3 will make some fine eating. He first came out at around 15yrds from my ground blind but he was very nervous and on high alert. I think he must have sensed something. He never snorted or stomped. He just turned and trotted off before we could get a shot. Then about 30 minutes later he came out again at about 30yrds . Put the crosshairs on his shoulder and touched it off. He jumped up with left front leg dangling and took off on a 100yrd death run pumping out a blood trail a blind man could follow. We were using my CVA Kodiak Pro Magnum 45 cal with a 385 grain No Excuses Lead Cast Bullet over a patch and 90 grains of 777. Bullet entered left front shoulder and exited the right rib cage right at the diaphragm. Took out both lungs and creased the heart.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Great job bigdan! Ive never shot that big a bullet in my Kodiak. Maybe i’ll cast some bigger bullets for it soon.

 

[bigdan1965]

Great job bigdan! Ive never shot that big a bullet in my Kodiak. Maybe i’ll cast some bigger bullets for it soon.

They are grouping well but they kick like a mule!!!
I loved the old TC Maxi Hunter bullets but since they went out of business I have not been able to find any . I wish I could find a 45 caliber and a 50 caliber mold for the Maxi Hunter .

 

[illinoishunter]

Congrats on losing some freezer space. The young bucks taste much better then those big racked testosterone filled guys, he'll be delicious.

 

[edmehlig]

Too bad you don’t get into casting. There are plenty of bullets to choose from. E.g Lyman 330gr HP Gould mold,

 

[Ninering62]

Well Halloween evening we put some venison in the freezer. Nothing to brag about but this 100lb field dressed 3×3 will make some fine eating. He first came out at around 15yrds from my ground blind but he was very nervous and on high alert. I think he must have sensed something. He never snorted or stomped. He just turned and trotted off before we could get a shot. Then about 30 minutes later he came out again at about 30yrds . Put the crosshairs on his shoulder and touched it off. He jumped up with left front leg dangling and took off on a 100yrd death run pumping out a blood trail a blind man could follow. We were using my CVA Kodiak Pro Magnum 45 cal with a 385 grain No Excuses Lead Cast Bullet over a patch and 90 grains of 777. Bullet entered left front shoulder and exited the right rib cage right at the diaphragm. Took out both lungs and creased the heart.

Congrats & nice shooting.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

They are grouping well but they kick like a mule!!!
I loved the old TC Maxi Hunter bullets but since they went out of business I have not been able to find any . I wish I could find a 45 caliber and a 50 caliber mold for the Maxi Hunter .

I see .50 maxi hunter molds for sale some times but those .45 molds are scarce. I prefer the Accurate mold 45-340i. Similar but better imho. .

 

[bigdan1965]

I see .50 maxi hunter molds for sale some times but those .45 molds are scarce. I prefer the Accurate mold 45-340i. Similar but better imho. .

I'll have to check out the Accurate mold 45-340. Do you have any molded that you could show me a picture of???

 

[bigdan1965]

Too bad you don’t get into casting. There are plenty of bullets to choose from. E.g Lyman 330gr HP Gould mold,

I plan on getting into it eventually. Right now I have my hands full with a full time job and raising two little foster girls 3 and 6yrs old . Those two little angels wear out this 57yr old man.

 

[deermanok]

Congrats my brother.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

I'll have to check out the Accurate mold 45-340. Do you have any molded that you could show me a picture of???

2 - 45-340i on left
2-320 .45 maxi hunters middle
2-240 .45 maxi hunters right

 

[bronko220002]

Congrats Dan. Nice fat little buck.
I cast those 340 gr I-bullets. If you want to try some send me your info in a PM and I'll send some out to you. I also have a 45 maxiball mold if you want some I can cast you some.

 

[jd24.5.48]

Congratulations!

 

[edmehlig]

Here’s a link on my 45-340I bullet.
https://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/threads/ed-45-340i-day-two.38441/

 

[smokepolehall]

Mighty fine tick toter you laid down , congrats.

 

[Philgumbo]

Great job bigdan! Ive never shot that big a bullet in my Kodiak. Maybe i’ll cast some bigger bullets for it soon.

Should be tasty.....congrats!

 

[gman57]

Congrats enjoy, Im still waiting

 

[Pattray]

Well Halloween evening we put some venison in the freezer. Nothing to brag about but this 100lb field dressed 3×3 will make some fine eating. He first came out at around 15yrds from my ground blind but he was very nervous and on high alert. I think he must have sensed something. He never snorted or stomped. He just turned and trotted off before we could get a shot. Then about 30 minutes later he came out again at about 30yrds . Put the crosshairs on his shoulder and touched it off. He jumped up with left front leg dangling and took off on a 100yrd death run pumping out a blood trail a blind man could follow. We were using my CVA Kodiak Pro Magnum 45 cal with a 385 grain No Excuses Lead Cast Bullet over a patch and 90 grains of 777. Bullet entered left front shoulder and exited the right rib cage right at the diaphragm. Took out both lungs and creased the heart.

Nice

 

[Dieselden454]

Congrats on your Buck BigDan ! He will nice and tender !