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I probably wouldn't pound on it anymore because the bullet is being driven into the case and compressing the powder and probably just making the case tighter, and much more dangerous. Maybe take it in and have the barrel removed if a gunsmith is willing to do it.

If the bullet was seated all the way in with the bolt closed you could have taken it out to the desert and fired it, if there was no danger of an exploding case, and then run a long dowel into the case through the end of the barrel and tap it out. But since the live round has been pounded on from the inside of the barrel the bullet could be damaged and it would be extremely dangerous to try and clear it by live firing it at this point. Don't know what to say except maybe contact a pro if you can't get it out. Good Luck.

Man you guys and gals are getting some great archery bucks. Way to go.

Another good buck goes down. Excellent!

Thats what I would call a "Mega Coues".

Sorry Amanda, I forgot that you have that here, my bad

Not sure.

Type in the keywords "Boone and Crockett score sheets" and you can download copies from various websites for practice scoring also.

Thats a nice one!

Your killin me! , Nice buck, Way to go.

Well said Bill. I feel the same way. I hunt to enjoy my time in the mountains and get away from civilization and re-energize the soul. A trophy is nice if the opporunity presents itself, but the hunt is not lost without one.

I am no proffesional but if it looks good I shoot it. Otherwise I go by what I learned in Duane Adams Coues Whitetail book on field judging.

Sounds like alot of good bucks going down on opening weekend. I am very impressed with all the pictures of the great bucks so far, I hope the October hunt shines on me this year

I agree with everyone else, 105"...ish.

I got to fondle that beautiful piece of work (the Chupacabra) at the party and it looks pretty lethal. I hear them .257 weatherby rounds are smoking fast

As of Wednsday, there are still permits left, so I imagine they are waiting to get rid of them. As far as refunds????, they should be soon.

Man, another huge buck on opening day. Thats an awesome, beautiful buck! But since electronics were used I will have to inform the ethics committee . Just kiddin, way to go. With all these great bucks being harvested, the rest of us have our work cut out to try`and win the big buck contest

Nothing wrong with flexing the ego a little , I will order a copy for sure.

Did she enter the CWT buck contest, that buck will surely be a front runner. Wow, what a buck!

Great accomplishment with a bow. Nice pic!

Might have to rename it to "El Venadocabra"

That is one fine looking buck, and on opening morning to boot!. But I bet it is a good kind of being tired?

Like someone else mentioned in another post, that big red "S" on my chest has faded , I don't hunt the desert in August, too dang hot for me, but my hat is off to those of you that chase those little buggers in this heat. Best of luck. I am headed up to the high country over labor day to chase bear and turkey.

Thanks for the heads up!

Sorry to hear about your friend! Best wishes to the family. The V.P of FICO pecan farms just died in a small plane crash in the Santa Rita's in the area that we did the quad ride on before the CWT party. He was flying back from Bowie.