First year hunting my 444. Last year the 45-70 took care of business very well but after buying this late summer I decided it needed the exposure. AND, as you all well know, an unblooded rifle in the safe is a shame and downright sad.
No monster but this year was meat year as my two grown daughters and their families have a liking for deer and asked for some if possible. Being a nice dad I was happy to oblige.
Went out Monday, Tuesday and Saturday and Sunday mornings. Sunday took one of the son in laws but saw nothing in a couple hours and he froze so we went in. (it was cold early)
Even went to the neighboring county to a buddy's place on an invite for an evening. Interesting season as I have only hunted my own place for years.
Saturday morning had cold and dense fog.Looked like this:
About an hour and a half later I saw something in the fog. (sounds like a scary movie)
Thought coyote first then it grew.
At about 70 yards he turned to the fencerow to jump into some woods so I shot.
444 Marlin, 46.5 H4198, Hornady 265 Interlock, RP brass.
No monster but this year was meat year as my two grown daughters and their families have a liking for deer and asked for some if possible. Being a nice dad I was happy to oblige.
Went out Monday, Tuesday and Saturday and Sunday mornings. Sunday took one of the son in laws but saw nothing in a couple hours and he froze so we went in. (it was cold early)
Even went to the neighboring county to a buddy's place on an invite for an evening. Interesting season as I have only hunted my own place for years.
Saturday morning had cold and dense fog.Looked like this:
About an hour and a half later I saw something in the fog. (sounds like a scary movie)
Thought coyote first then it grew.
At about 70 yards he turned to the fencerow to jump into some woods so I shot.
444 Marlin, 46.5 H4198, Hornady 265 Interlock, RP brass.