My First Deer Kill

[LEADPOISON]

I posted this in the reloading forum soon after it happened, but I thought I would repost it here for those who don't frequent the reloading forum and might be interested in handgun hunting. It was quite a thrill.
"I'm 51.5yr old and I made my 1st deer kill 01/01/16. S&W 460 Mag XVR with 300gr Hornady XTP MAG over 39gr IMR 4227. 142yd. My daughter was with me and she filmed the shot. Great day: 1st deer, with handgun, my handloads, my daughter with me. I'm a very lucky man. Thanks to ruggyh and everyone else helping me with reload info."

[ame]https://vimeo.com/153230558[/ame]

 

[woodsltc]

Congrats............that doe will make some tasty venison.

Bet that S&W 460 is a handful. I think I will stay with my rifles in 30.06 and .243 for deer.

Don

 

[kraynky]

Very cool! It is a thrill when a plan comes together like it is supposed to. 142 yards with a handgun is pretty darn good shooting. Did you have to do any tracking or did it take her straight down? That is going to make some good vittles too! Congratulations!

 

[brucev]

Re: OP. Good for you! Have actively hunted deer along with other small and medium game since 1983. Well remember the days spent in the woods/fields with my daughters. Hope you and your daughter will have many more happy times together. Sincerely. bruce.

 

[Spookypeanut1]

142 yards with a handgun? Great shot!
Congratulations.

 

[Rangerpat]

Excellent, congratulations on a great hunt.

That will be some fine eating venison for sure!

 

[S&W ucla]

Handgun hunting is challenging and fun!! Congratulations, nice shot, nice deer!!

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Congrats........Now you are hooked!!!!!!!!!

 

[jrd1976]

Congratulations.
I'll always remember my first deer with my M29.
Venison is great meat.

 

[vonn]

Deer hunting will lead to needing more guns,more deer hunting,more guns,etc. nice shot.

 

[Hillbilly77]

Outstanding.

Congratulations.

 

[Stainless44]

Love it! Congrats!! You made it look easy, but 142 yards with a pistol from that position is no easy feat. It looks like a supported position...until you get in it and try to keep that scope steady.

I didn't get to hunt much this year, but I brought my .460 with me the few times I went out. Sadly I'll have to wait to next year for another try at a pistol kill.