First victim of my new .25-06

[Bowhunter57]

I've been hunting coyotes and was hoping the first critter to fall victim to my new Stevens .25-06, would be a coyote. However, I'll take what walks into my scope and today it was a 14 lb. groundhog.

The picture shows his good side, as the other side doesn't exist. I guess a 3300 f.p.s. 85gr. Nosler BT doesn't fool around.

Good hunting, Bowhunter57

 

[ss7mm]

When you get a chance at that first coyote I doubt that he'll be any happier than that ol woodchuck.

 

[6.5x61Super]

..congrats on the g'hog...gun)gun)

 

[Oliveralan]

Congrats! First blood with a new rife is always a good feeling.

 

[MikeMurf0505]

I love that camo dressing on the barrel, what is it and where can I get it?
I have a Sendero 25-06 and I need agood removable camo for that 26" stainless tube of mine, she sticks out like a black eye on a blonde.

 

[Bowhunter57]

I love that camo dressing on the barrel, what is it and where can I get it?
I have a Sendero 25-06 and I need agood removable camo for that 26" stainless tube of mine, she sticks out like a black eye on a blonde.

MikeMurf0505,
The leafywear is part of a camo suit that I cut off. I thought it would break up the outline of the barrel and look good doing so.

I know what you mean about the "black eye on a blonde", but that's better than a "rat turd in a sugar bowl." Either way, it needed some camo.

I can spare some, if you're interested. Each strip is about 17" long and 3" wide. I can send you 3 sections, if you'd like. Just e-mail me your address and I'll stuff some in an envelope, slap a stamp on it and send it your way. I tied mine on with sinew, that way it can be removed.

Good hunting, Bowhunter57

 

[liltank]

How far was the shot? Good to see the Stevens is treating you well.

Tank

 

[MikeMurf0505]

Bowhunter57,
I received the strips in the mail today...THANKS!
I now owe you some good photos and videos of the chucks that fall prey to my sexy 06 700 sendero SF2.

I hope the 25-06 load data I sent you helps you get some good ideas on other loads, I dont think your 85 grain load needs any help at all.

Here is one I shot at 200 yards, with an 87 grain Speer TNT, using 58 grains of H4831SC - it was an accurate load right off the bat, but when I tuned in the seating depth, and used some Accuracy Restorer the night before I shot this target - BAMM
5 shots through 1 hole at 200 yards
OH NO, I cant post the photo.....
How do I attach a PDF?

Thank you so much for the cloth, I'll shoot a pic of the finished poroduct (and what it produces.....).
Mike

 

[raedr01]

I used to kill alot of ground hogs working on farms, 14 lbs ground hog is a legit kill! Nice job!

 

[Bowhunter57]

Bowhunter57,
I received the strips in the mail today...THANKS!
I now owe you some good photos and videos of the chucks that fall prey to my sexy 06 700 sendero SF2.

Thank you so much for the cloth, I'll shoot a pic of the finished poroduct (and what it produces.....).
Mike

MikeMurf0505,
You're most welcome and I hope you enjoy them! I'll be watching my e-mail for the pics of your success.

How far was the shot?

liltank,
It was only 110 yards, which isn't much of a test for the .25-06, but the g-hog was very dead. I love this rifle and caliber! There will be plenty of other kills.

Good hunting, Bowhunter57

 

[MikeMurf0505]

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I dont see an icon to attach photos directly, so here is a link to some photos of my dressed up honey.
Aint she pretty?