Eastern whitetail opener

Great pics! Where in NC? I was sweating it out on the Jordan Lake gamelands last week. Nice to finally have the cool weather come in.
Private north of there. I've not hunted Jordan but know someone that has, I've hunted Harris but always see does during antlered only lol.
 
That picture helps, I have a similar bolt handle from Defiance that another hunter donated to me, I will try it to see if it makes a difference. You're right, it's a matter of height, pic rail or not. I used Talley Lightweights in medium last time with the modified 10 deg bolt handle, maybe this trimmer handle will work. Really like that rifle and the way it turned out!
 
Bagged 2 does tuesday with the 257AI and 75 HH in WV. Nothing yet in NC. Been after one thats a regular on camera but he is nocturnal
 
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