I'm from PA, I'm down in SC for a few months working. One of the friendly 'Hide members was kind enough to adopt me for a few hunting trips and teach me some great tips.
Nobody was able to go out with me on Saturday evening so I decided to head out on my own. Took my AR15 with me and kept to STRICK9's expertise. (DPMS lower, Armalite flat top 20" upper, 1:9t with Trijicon Reflex II)
On my way back to the car as light was dropping I stopped to listen at a crossing. These were 2 of the 3 that approached, needless to say, my heart rate was approaching record pace when I finally got a glimpse of the lead doe.
The shot was easy on both of 'em, 10y, maybe 15 at most. The first doe stuck her head out to take a look. I setup to take the larger doe first and got prepared to make a quick second shot on the easier of the 2 remaining.
I was using factory 45 JHP's from R-P from the 223, and I wanted meat, so I aimed for the base of the skull and neck junction.
Shot #1 went in, took out the throat, jugular, superior vena cava, and the shock severed the spine. She went down in her tracks.
The exiting bullet crossed the spine of the second deer and crippled it. I was expecting to shoot it anyway, so it just made the job easier. Unfortunately this also destroyed one of the back straps on the second doe.
I'm not one to let an animal suffer any more than I had to, so I put a second round through the base of the skull and neck junction again so I didn't ruin any more meat and put it down quickly.
Just another shot with a real camera once I got them home.
I was hoping for a pig or a deer, but 2 tasty doe was certainly acceptable
I did learn a lesson though, don't depend on a friend who promised to come help you load them out in the truck. When I called he was already not driving material and I ended up packing them out in the trunk of a Volvo, wrapped up in plastic bags and a wool blanket.
Just another thanks to STRICK9, one of the most helpful guys I've met in a long time.
Nobody was able to go out with me on Saturday evening so I decided to head out on my own. Took my AR15 with me and kept to STRICK9's expertise. (DPMS lower, Armalite flat top 20" upper, 1:9t with Trijicon Reflex II)
On my way back to the car as light was dropping I stopped to listen at a crossing. These were 2 of the 3 that approached, needless to say, my heart rate was approaching record pace when I finally got a glimpse of the lead doe.
The shot was easy on both of 'em, 10y, maybe 15 at most. The first doe stuck her head out to take a look. I setup to take the larger doe first and got prepared to make a quick second shot on the easier of the 2 remaining.
I was using factory 45 JHP's from R-P from the 223, and I wanted meat, so I aimed for the base of the skull and neck junction.
Shot #1 went in, took out the throat, jugular, superior vena cava, and the shock severed the spine. She went down in her tracks.
The exiting bullet crossed the spine of the second deer and crippled it. I was expecting to shoot it anyway, so it just made the job easier. Unfortunately this also destroyed one of the back straps on the second doe.
I'm not one to let an animal suffer any more than I had to, so I put a second round through the base of the skull and neck junction again so I didn't ruin any more meat and put it down quickly.
Just another shot with a real camera once I got them home.
I was hoping for a pig or a deer, but 2 tasty doe was certainly acceptable
I did learn a lesson though, don't depend on a friend who promised to come help you load them out in the truck. When I called he was already not driving material and I ended up packing them out in the trunk of a Volvo, wrapped up in plastic bags and a wool blanket.
Just another thanks to STRICK9, one of the most helpful guys I've met in a long time.
