azpackhorse Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Well here he is, this is the buck I was gunn'n for since August. I have around 40 trail cam pics of this guy. I glassed him up about an hour into the hunt on the first day, I asked my son if he wanted to go and he said "nope, that's your buck" so off I went! He bedded up and it took me about 1 1/2 hours to locate him, I was going to wait him out but it was getting hot and I was getting impatient! I called Levi (my son) on the radio and told him I was going to try a head shot...........long pause, then he said "it's up to you boss" I ranged him at 232yds, all I could see was his head and a little of his neck just below his jaw. Not knowing how his body was positioned I flipped out the Harris bi-pod and got in the scope. I had to get in and out of the rifle about 3 times before I felt comfortable, this was going to be a one shot deal as I figured if I missed he would top over into the next canyon and be gone. I steadied my breathing and squeezed the trigger on the Ruger .300 winmag....boom! I hurried back into the scope only to see the buck's legs sticking straight up! I could hear Levi scream from over 1000yds away! I hit him just below the jaw on the right side. Thank you Levi for your help! It was a long, rough pack out whick took us 6 hours from the time I shot him until we reached the truck, I am so glad I have a young, strong son!! I haven't scored him yet as he is boiling in the pot right now but a rough estimate is around 107" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Here is one of the cam pics from this buck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steward224 Report post Posted November 11, 2007 great buck, congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZP&Y Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Awesome way to put it all together and one shot! It's great to see the bucks being taken that were followed with trail cams and executing the shot on the hunt! Congrats! Nice spread on that coues! AzP&Y Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canyon State Hunter Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Great buck! Glad to see your homework payed off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues7 Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Congrats.....looks like some hard work payed off! We want to hear your sons story next! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schmitty Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Great buck! Glad to see your scouting pay off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Great buck! That shot took a great deal of "testicular fortitude" my man. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortpants Report post Posted November 11, 2007 HOLY ##^$r&*(... THAT IS INCREDIBLE!!! You are one bad mutha!!! Congrats on an absolute dream come true! There's nothing better than naming your buck before season and then bringing him home. Sooo, what's his name? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Brian, I can see why you were excited. You were breaking up pretty bad over the phone- couldn't have been the reception . 6 hours?- you were indeed a ways in there. Without Levi, guess you'd still be packing out. That right beam sure is long. Well done! Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Guess azpackhorse has to change his name to "mysonistheazpackhorse" you did your homework, and you deserved him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUG Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Congrats on a very nice buck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted November 11, 2007 I was hoping you were going to connect on that buck. Great job on an outstanding looking buck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyaboutcoues Report post Posted November 11, 2007 That was the buck you were supposed to save for my hunt. haha congrats on a great buck bro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRED8R Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Sweeeeet!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
