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<blockquote data-quote="Topshot" data-source="post: 278216" data-attributes="member: 13285"><p>Thanks DUH,</p><p> </p><p>Yes he is in hard velvet, would have rubbed out in the next few days if I hadn't shot it. Swainy is doing the head and he gave some formalin to spray it with so that the bugs dont eat the velvet in years to come. This is my first velvet stag and just a tad bigger than my best other Sambar.</p><p> </p><p>The spot I shot him in is one of the spots that I am having the EDGE built for. It would be ideal for the area as it is in very open bluff country rarely ever visited by other hunters. The only problem is the weight of the rifle and the fact that it would get knocked about on the carry out if I shot a deer. </p><p> </p><p>When I shot him I was on a solo hunt and I don't think I will ever go back into that area again solo. It is just too hard, I am still sore from the climb out. I had to strap the rifle, Antlers and cape to the outside of the pack and they got knocked about a bit on rocks on the climb out. </p><p> </p><p>I am pleased with the performance of the 250 grain Hornady BTHP Match pill, this is the second Sambar that I have shot with them in the last two weeks and it performed exactly the same both times.</p><p> </p><p>They penetrate about two inches then destroy everything in their path, as can be seen by the photo. Leaving a small portion of the remaining bullet under the skin on the far side.</p><p> </p><p>I am sure that the 300 SMK would be a better option for my 338 EDGE but for the 338WM these bullets would be hard to beat. I have shot a lot of Sambar with various bullets out of my .338WM and these bullets do by far the most damage that I have seen.</p><p> </p><p>Hey the best thing is the season is just starting and there is plenty more stags out there for the taking. I feel we could both be in for a good year!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Topshot, post: 278216, member: 13285"] Thanks DUH, Yes he is in hard velvet, would have rubbed out in the next few days if I hadn't shot it. Swainy is doing the head and he gave some formalin to spray it with so that the bugs dont eat the velvet in years to come. This is my first velvet stag and just a tad bigger than my best other Sambar. The spot I shot him in is one of the spots that I am having the EDGE built for. It would be ideal for the area as it is in very open bluff country rarely ever visited by other hunters. The only problem is the weight of the rifle and the fact that it would get knocked about on the carry out if I shot a deer. When I shot him I was on a solo hunt and I don't think I will ever go back into that area again solo. It is just too hard, I am still sore from the climb out. I had to strap the rifle, Antlers and cape to the outside of the pack and they got knocked about a bit on rocks on the climb out. I am pleased with the performance of the 250 grain Hornady BTHP Match pill, this is the second Sambar that I have shot with them in the last two weeks and it performed exactly the same both times. They penetrate about two inches then destroy everything in their path, as can be seen by the photo. Leaving a small portion of the remaining bullet under the skin on the far side. I am sure that the 300 SMK would be a better option for my 338 EDGE but for the 338WM these bullets would be hard to beat. I have shot a lot of Sambar with various bullets out of my .338WM and these bullets do by far the most damage that I have seen. Hey the best thing is the season is just starting and there is plenty more stags out there for the taking. I feel we could both be in for a good year! [/QUOTE]
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