Finally broke in the 416 Taylor Improved!

[Cleveland48]

Was starting to think this rifle was cursed, since I never see a deer with it lol. Well this afternoon I had a big doe come out. Shot was right around 110 yards very slightly quartered away from me. At the shot she went straight down on her back with all 4 legs sticking up in the air. Load was 350 grain speer mag tip at 2610 fps. I really like this bullet, but unfortunately is sold out everywhere. Bullet entered tight behind onside shoulder, and exited center of offside shoulder. Damage was significant with a fist sized piece on lungs laying beside her. So now I can break out my 9.3x62 since its so much lighter than these two 416's are haha.

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[ReloadKy]

I would say that damage was very significant!! Congrats on breaking in the rifle and the doe!!!

 

[Blkram]

Congrats!
Definitely enough gun! LOL

 

[Cleveland48]

I would say that damage was very significant!! Congrats on breaking in the rifle and the doe!!!

Yes it was more that I expected.

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[Cleveland48]

Congrats!
Definitely enough gun! LOL

Thanks! Something about those big bores are addicting. Unfortunately they are so expensive to feed lol.

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[salmonchaser]

Dang


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[Blkram]

Congrats!
Definitely enough gun! LOL

Thanks! Something about those big bores are addicting. Unfortunately they are so expensive to feed lol.

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And yet the smile on your face...priceless!

 

[DrMike]

Excellent results! Congratulations on the deer.

 

[NYDAN]

Congratulations on successfully breaking your rifle and your load. That exit hole looks like a 12 gauge slug hole. Well done. Dan

 

[Cleveland48]

Congrats!
Definitely enough gun! LOL

Thanks! Something about those big bores are addicting. Unfortunately they are so expensive to feed lol.

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And yet the smile on your face...priceless!

It does bring a smile

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[Cleveland48]

Excellent results! Congratulations on the deer.

Thanks DrMike

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[Cleveland48]

Congratulations on successfully breaking your rifle and your load. That exit hole looks like a 12 gauge slug hole. Well done. Dan

Thanks

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[JD338]

Nicely done Cleve. Impressive results with the Speer Mag Tip. I've got to get my 416 Wby out!

JD338

 

[SJB358]

Whoooooooooaaaaaaaaa, that is tooooooo cool Cleveland. I gotta say I’m jealous.. You’ve inspired me with this big bore WT slaying. That’s awesome buddy.

 

[Cleveland48]

Nicely done Cleve. Impressive results with the Speer Mag Tip. I've got to get my 416 Wby out!

JD338

Thanks I really do like this bullet. If only I could find more lol.

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[Cleveland48]

Whoooooooooaaaaaaaaa, that is tooooooo cool Cleveland. I gotta say I’m jealous.. You’ve inspired me with this big bore WT slaying. That’s awesome buddy.

Thanks! Have you got to try out your 9.3 on any deer yet? Thats what I'll be carrying for awhile next.

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[SJB358]

Whoooooooooaaaaaaaaa, that is tooooooo cool Cleveland. I gotta say I’m jealous.. You’ve inspired me with this big bore WT slaying. That’s awesome buddy.

Thanks! Have you got to try out your 9.3 on any deer yet? Thats what I'll be carrying for awhile next.

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Nope. Haven’t even carried it in the woods yet. Been taking the 280’s and Whelens.

 

[Cleveland48]

Whoooooooooaaaaaaaaa, that is tooooooo cool Cleveland. I gotta say I’m jealous.. You’ve inspired me with this big bore WT slaying. That’s awesome buddy.

Thanks! Have you got to try out your 9.3 on any deer yet? Thats what I'll be carrying for awhile next.

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Nope. Haven’t even carried it in the woods yet. Been taking the 280’s and Whelens.

Oh ok gotcha. Well it and the Whelen are very similar. Speaking of your 280 I really need to get my little 275 rigby out some this season.

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[SJB358]

Yeah, such as life. Way to many deer rifles and not enough deer! :mrgreen:

 

[Cleveland48]

Yeah, such as life. Way to many deer rifles and not enough deer! :mrgreen:

Or free time to chase those pesky deer lol

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