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Roninflag, it was with a 12 guage, about a 20 yard shot. It took him two shots to drop him, and a third to finish the job. Guy was full on in rut. Dip**** help me put my stand up the day before season opened, and he left his blind at my tree. The next morning, he went out to set up before...

I will say that we have had some odd weather here, too. The last weekend of firearms season here (weekend after Thanksgiving), it was about 45 degrees, and pretty **** windy. The other times I have been out, temps were right around 40 for a high, consistently, and a mix of overcast and sunny...

Been hearing a lot here in Indiana, and apparently several other states, about deer numbers/sightings this season being way down. Out of 12 days I hunted, I saw three deer - one 8 point I couldn't get a shot at, one massive 12 pointer my little brother took, and another doe I jumped at dark...

A Remington 700 or Savage Model 10/12 would be a good solid start IMO. And if you don't mind the recoil, a 7 mag would be a decent LR/long range hunting round. 6.5CM would be ok for hunting Whitetail, but like .308/7mmx08, you want to watch how far you lob it to be ethical. 7mag, 6.5CM or...

I would decide on how long of shots you plan on taking first, then budget second, and go from there onto caliber, manufacturer and model, and then on set-up (i.e., stock, trigger, barrel, etc). I chose the 11 XP Trophy Hunter because of how cheap it was ($399 from Palmetto State, and I got a...

Hey guys! New to the group, and long range as well. Indiana is opening up rifles next year! I'm working off a Savage Trophy Hunter 11 in .308. You talking about Young's Long Shot up north, Kyle? I live just south of Anderson.