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Skylar McMahon
Optics Jedi Knight Capt. BlowHard Joined: April/05/2011 Location: TEXAS Status: Offline Points: 6082 |
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I had the amazing opportunity to go on an Axis hunt in the
Texas Hill Country at the beginning of April.
This has been a highly anticipated trip for me, that despite my quite
nature, I was imploding to get out and hunt such a majestic animal. Prior to the hunt, I had to do some fine tuning to the
rifle. The rifle is a Browning A-Bolt .300 Winchester Magnum with the Boss
muzzle brake system that I didn’t quite understand until I spoke with Ted
(Rifledude). After learning how the system works, I quickly discovered exactly
what he was talking about. The trip was fantastic overall. Friday morning CF II and I
pack up, fuel up, grab some necessary road worthy essentials and head out so we
can make it in time for the Friday evening hunt. When we arrived the guide was not present and we waited on
the front porch until he came back. He was there the entire time, but was guiding his father on
his hunt from this morning. Once the guide arrived we were quickly greeted by Jason
Wallace of Alpha Outfitters. He showed
us around the “Lodge” and moved our stuff to our resting place for the evening.
After we got everything put away in our room, we loaded up
to head over to what is known as the “Photography Blind”. By this time it is about 4:45-5:00 PM and we begin to see
movement. The feeder wasn’t more than 120 yards away from us and we
could see the timid Audad ready to rush in the moment the dinner bell began to ring. All of a sudden the feeder starts to throw, and the guide
wasn’t bashful with the corn. This thing must has run for at least thirty
seconds. After a while of not seeing anything of taking a shot on the
first night, darkness was falling on us.
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RifleDude
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Fantastic! SUPER nice axis, Sky! Congratulations!
Thanks for sharing your trip with us! Good "through the optic" pics too! Is that place located near Rock Springs? |
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Skylar McMahon
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Ted it sure was.
Man! Everwhere you turned there was rocks everywhere.
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SVT_Tactical
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Nice. Sounds like you have a blast!
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Kickboxer
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NOBODY hunts with a 30 round magazine...
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There are some who do not fear death... for they are more afraid of not really living |
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Skylar McMahon
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Dan I said we were waiting on the pigs to come. No telling how many would show up.
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shooter07
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Those are some amazing pics. Glad you guys had an awesome outing. Man i miss Texas. Always damn deployed to take advantage of the hunting down there when i was stationed in Texas/Arkansas.
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RifleDude
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Paul, am I mistaken, or did you say you were considering moving here (TX) in the near future?
If so, if there's anything I can do to help you in that regard, let me know. |
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Rancid Coolaid
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Nice pics. Axis is very good eat'in, much better than white tail meat.
I applaud your use of a 300WM, it kills stuff extra dead. Turkeys looked to be in need of killing as well, gotta keep the population in check. South Texas is indeed a great place to hunt, sorry no piggies wandered into your line of fire. When they do, a 30-rounder is definitely a good thing. From the wildlife/terrain/topography, it looks allot like the Sonora area.
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Thanks so much Ted. I'm keeping my eye open on two of our terminal locations near Lancaster and Fort Worth for job openings. Nothing set in stone, but the wife and I agree, given that we do have some family down there already and a few friends, that Texas is the best bet if we do consider a big move.
I'll keep everyone posted if something does materialize.
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Skylar McMahon
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Paul I'd be more than happy to have you here.
Another hunting buddy.
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cheaptrick
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OUTSTANDING!!!
Made my day just reading it and viewing the pictures!
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Skylar McMahon
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anything for you Mark.
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3_tens
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Unbelievable how good the shots thru the range finder turned out. Congratulations on a spectacular hunt. (Turning Green)
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I was being facetious... CFII looks "ready"...
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Skylar McMahon
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Bigdaddy0381
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Nice!!!!! Looks like a fun trip.
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!! CONGRATS,Skylar.
Excellent photos and story.
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Glock
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Fantastic Skylar man I'm jealous, the Axis buck are stunning looking animals. Great pics they really help to show us your experience.
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Regards Chris
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mike650
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We already spoke but congrats again Skylar!!!
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