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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #500 on: January 13, 2012, 10:56:00 PM »
Don't want to get overly technical, but probably applicable to the Texas Deer hunt... How heavy did the Trad Lites weigh in at?  As compared to your regular Trad Heavys...
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #501 on: January 13, 2012, 10:57:00 PM »
great stories guys    :thumbsup:

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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #502 on: January 13, 2012, 11:07:00 PM »
508 Jeff vs 580....508 moving at 183ish is NO PROBLEM for deer anywhere in the country as you well know.

My heavier lites were about 560....with WWs and No Mercy 4 blades.
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #503 on: January 13, 2012, 11:17:00 PM »
Very similar to the setups I use there... 480 grain arrow Magnus 1 and Delta 4-blades out of my 60# Shawnee.  Haven't had a shot there yet that didn't have 2 holes...

Anyway, back to the hunting!
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #504 on: January 14, 2012, 06:25:00 AM »
a fitting near conclusion to great texas hunt - tres amigos enjoying the fruits of their labor!  so thankful to have been privileged to be part of this hunt with terry, curt, michael, don, and of course our guide extraordinaire, david sheppard.

 

 

 

 

 
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #505 on: January 14, 2012, 06:48:00 AM »
this trip look so great ! congrats to all a thanks to share with us !
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #506 on: January 14, 2012, 07:01:00 AM »
michael and david ...

 
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #507 on: January 14, 2012, 07:15:00 AM »
All I can say is.WOW.This sure looks like a special hunt.Congratulations to all the successful hunters.Nice job on the hogs Izzy.Nice doe Curt. I think that your  special broadhead would qualify for frequent flier miles!

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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #508 on: January 14, 2012, 07:52:00 AM »
Great stories, I cannot help but notice David seems to have dropped a few pounds, looking slim and fit.

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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #509 on: January 14, 2012, 07:55:00 AM »
Congrates to Terry and Curt on your Simul' does
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Terry, that's my first experience of seeing a higher exit then an entrance hole! Gotta be a hyper doe!!
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #510 on: January 14, 2012, 07:57:00 AM »
Great story guys!  I'm going to have to make one of these hunts in the future.  If business allows me to leave the shop.

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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #511 on: January 14, 2012, 08:21:00 AM »
Good stuff fellas. Congrats Curt and terry, its clearly evidedt that Chris's spirit is strong on that ranch. Heck I was wearing his wool gloves when I killed my animals.
               
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #512 on: January 14, 2012, 08:26:00 AM »
Awesome stuff guys! Very cool!    :thumbsup:
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #513 on: January 14, 2012, 08:46:00 AM »
Awesome stories and shooting sounds like everyone had a great hunt, congrats to you all. Drew
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #514 on: January 14, 2012, 08:47:00 AM »
Terry and Curt a big congrats on the parallel does.  The mojo hat switch was special link as was Chris' link.  

Curt I think that stand might have been the first one I sat on my trip.  David does have some stands that require a bit of monkey in the shooter.  

Nice job by both of you on reading the deer and adjusting the point of aim.
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #515 on: January 14, 2012, 08:53:00 AM »
Terry and Curt you guys tell a heck of a story,the flip flop play by play kept me on the edge of my seat last night. Congrats to both of you.  :thumbsup:  Its pretty amazing how low those deer duct down.
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #516 on: January 14, 2012, 09:29:00 AM »
Well told, well written. Had me on the edge of my seat with goosebumps the whole way! Way to go men, way to go.
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #517 on: January 14, 2012, 09:38:00 AM »
Great story telling! Congrats on the "wired" does, Curt and Terry!  :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #518 on: January 14, 2012, 09:45:00 AM »
Congrats :)
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Re: The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!
« Reply #519 on: January 14, 2012, 10:34:00 AM »
Congratulations to Terry, Curt, Michael, Izzy,  Carlton and anyone else I've missed who got a critter after I left.  And congratulations again to those who scored before I left.  

Terry's absolutely right - this hunt is vastly more than the critters - it's an amazing experience and one that at least I want to repeat as soon and as often as possible.

I sure hope it's an omen for the whole year - if the rest of the year is anywhere near that much fun it'll be the best one ever.
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