2017-18 Bambi wacking thread

wilcam47 · Dec 15, 2017

outrider58 said:
First thing I do when I buy a new knife, especially Bucks, I rehone the edge to a more acute angle. Then I sharpen and polish that edge. After that, all that is ever required is a crock stick to take the 'roll' off the edge. I do this(crock sticks) after every deer. You can shave with it.

what stone do you use?

outrider58 · Dec 15, 2017

wilcam47 said:
what stone do you use?

I used to do it with a course/fine grey stone back in the day. For the last 20 or so years, I use a standard 4 stone Lansky system. A bench vise works great when doing the course work.

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HogCommander · Dec 15, 2017

For those who haven't tried one, I can't say enough good things about Havalon knives with replaceable blades. You're basically working with a scalpel and a fresh edge is a blade change away.

I still carry and use a fixed blade drop point for the sternum, backstrap removal and cutting hind quarters close to the pelvis. For everything else I use the Havalon and don't know how I got by without it.

outrider58 · Dec 15, 2017

A couple tips for 'fining off' an edge;

Instead of using oil when working a fine edge, use Zippo lighter fluid(or the like).

If you roll your edge and you're out and about, use the top edge of your car window lie a crock stick. Been doing it for years. It works great!

fabsroman · Dec 15, 2017

HogCommander said:
For those who haven't tried one, I can't say enough good things about Havalon knives with replaceable blades. You're basically working with a scalpel and a fresh edge is a blade change away.

I still carry and use a fixed blade drop point for the sternum, backstage removal and cutting hind quarters close to the pelvis. For everything else I use the Havalon and don't know how I got by without it.

Yeah, had never even heard of these knives with replaceable scalpel sharp blades. Was looking at the Wiebe knives based upon somebody else's post in this thread, but after looking at the Havalon knives, I think I have settled on the Havalon double folder Bone Collector Rebel that has both a drop point and a replaceable scalpel blade on it. The entire concept of just replacing blades as they dull, versus dealing with sharpening them is awesome.

wilcam47 · Dec 15, 2017

outrider58 said:
A couple tips for 'fining off' an edge;

Instead of using oil when working a fine edge, use Zippo lighter fluid(or the like).

If you roll your edge and you're out and about, use the top edge of your car window lie a crock stick. Been doing it for years. It works great!

engineerbrian · Dec 16, 2017

Saw two does this morning that didnt give me a shot and i saw my big 10 point for the third time.

I had to pass on him again. I didnt have the best shot and he was near a property line that i dont have permission to be on in case he ran over there. I dont want to chance it and loose that one

protegeV · Dec 16, 2017

My son just got his first deer. Ceasefire in 15 minutes. Then we can go get it.

outrider58 · Dec 16, 2017

protegeV said:
My son just got his first deer. Ceasefire in 15 minutes. Then we can go get it.

Excellent! Tell him congratulations for me!

fabsroman · Dec 16, 2017

protegeV said:
My son just got his first deer. Ceasefire in 15 minutes. Then we can go get it.

Congrats. Post pics of the deer.

At the possibility of starting a crap storm, what cartridge is he using in that AR? .223 or something more exotic? For the record, I don't care if it is .22lr as long as it is legal in Texas. Just wondering if you went with something like .300 BLK, 6.8 SPC, or just the vanilla .223/5.56? I'm debating all kinds of stuff for another AR build. Too many choices, not enough cash.

protegeV · Dec 16, 2017

fabsroman said:
Congrats. Post pics of the deer.

At the possibility of starting a crap storm, what cartridge is he using in that AR? .223 or something more exotic? For the record, I don't care if it is .22lr as long as it is legal in Texas. Just wondering if you went with something like .300 BLK, 6.8 SPC, or just the vanilla .223/5.56? I'm debating all kinds of stuff for another AR build. Too many choices, not enough cash.

50bmg, lol.

No, it's a 300blk. Had my yhm phantom lta on the end and it was super quiet inside the blind. No hearing protection required. Minimum caliber for the hunt was .243 so a .223 wasn't goingto work.

Me and the guide actually thought he missed because the doe only turned her head then casually walked off. 10 seconds later a big branch flew up 15yards to the left where she went then a cloud of dust where she hit the ground.

engineerbrian · Dec 16, 2017

protegeV said:
My son just got his first deer. Ceasefire in 15 minutes. Then we can go get it.

Awesome! Cant wait to see it.

Also curious as to what caliber. I'm a huge fan of hunting with an AR :thumbsup:

Neot · Dec 16, 2017

They are definitely moving this morning. Saw 4 does and a spike chasing. Going out this afternoon around 2 to try my luck. Got my new (to me) refurbished TenPoint Turbo XLT II dialed in finally

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engineerbrian · Dec 16, 2017

Neot said:
They are definitely moving this morning. Saw 4 does and a spike chasing. Going out this afternoon around 2 to try my luck. Got my new (to me) refurbished TenPoint Turbo XLT II dialed in finally

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nice bow

you don't muzzle load hunt?

fabsroman · Dec 16, 2017

protegeV said:
50bmg, lol.

No, it's a 300blk. Had my yhm phantom lta on the end and it was super quiet inside the blind. No hearing protection required. Minimum caliber for the hunt was .243 so a .223 wasn't goingto work.

Me and the guide actually thought he missed because the doe only turned her head then casually walked off. 10 seconds later a big branch flew up 15yards to the left where she went then a cloud of dust where she hit the ground.

Hey, why not 458 SOCOM. That would have started another good discussion.

How long was the shot?

Neot · Dec 16, 2017

engineerbrian said:
nice bow

you don't muzzle load hunt?

I do. Just itching to try this out lol. Most shots will be 40 yards or less anyways.

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outrider58 · Dec 16, 2017

I had a wee bit of luck this morning too! A hot doe came in dragging a bunch of bucks along with her. Here's the biggest one out of the bunch.

fabsroman · Dec 16, 2017

outrider58 said:
I had a wee bit of luck this morning too! A hot doe came in dragging a bunch of bucks along with her. Here's the biggest one out of the bunch.

lol - when you really get lucky, it is going to be Goliath. Google that deer. lol

Wee bit of luck.

Very nice deer. Somewhat surprised that a doe is still in heat, but I guess it is possible that they did not get to her in October or November.

protegeV · Dec 16, 2017

fabsroman said:
Hey, why not 458 SOCOM. That would have started another good discussion.

How long was the shot?

100yd

j_h_smith · Dec 16, 2017

Congrats to all who harvested a deer today. Very nice buck.

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