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Nitemann
10-22-2016, 10:26 PM
Finally drew an antelope tag here in Arizona with 23 bonus points. After waiting so long I was determined to hold out for a good one and had the entire hunt off. I just couldn't pass on this one and my hunt was over opening morning, one shot at 350 yds from the 257wm. Horns tape 17.5" so I think the wait was worth it. I did get to spend some quality time with my favorite hunting partner, my daughter. She actually told me not to shoot him saying he was too small. That all changed though when we walked up to him.
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ab_bentley
10-22-2016, 11:32 PM
That's a really nice goat. What type of damage dodd that 25cal do?
Adam
Bill K
10-23-2016, 12:11 AM
That is a fine looking animal. Congrats. Bill K :)
rickiesrevenge
10-23-2016, 12:14 AM
Thats a dandy goat. Congrats, don't know if I could wait that long.

Aaron
csterner
10-23-2016, 12:37 AM
Wow that's book material. Nice! Congrats!
Silverfox
10-23-2016, 01:09 AM
Great looking antelope. Congratulations!!!
Nitemann
10-23-2016, 01:22 AM
AB

The meat damage was minimal but the 100gr Barnes factory load blew a quarter size hole going in and out. Broadside through both lungs, never seen so much blood on a animal. Ran out of water paper towels trying to clean it off for the pic. It did do the job though.

csterner,

I have 10 more days to finish the 60 day required drying period, got my fingers crossed that he'll be over 82".
pertnear
10-23-2016, 01:50 AM
Congrad's! Very nice speed-goat Nitemann!
montdoug
10-23-2016, 06:47 PM
I love "ground growage" as opposed to "ground shrinkage". You definitely got "ground growage" if that stud speed goat looked to small on the hoof, truly nice specimen!! Bet he smelled wonderful huh ;)?
Congrats on the wonderful experience and thanks for sharing it with us :).
Nitemann
10-25-2016, 01:12 AM
Yes, they do have a distinct aroma.
csterner
10-25-2016, 06:12 PM
last time in Wyo my bud used my rifle to whack a doe. Hit her quartering away with a 95 gr match bullet at 200 yds. She humped up, took two steps and turned quartering the other way. He whacked her again. When we cut into her, it was like a sage $hit-shake...just turned her over and poured everything out. It was the most God awful thing I have ever seen or smelled. I will NOT be using match bullets again and will try to avoid any shot that quarters into/out of the gut.
bowfisher
12-03-2016, 06:42 PM
Great trophy Nitemann! That's a dandy!