After two years of hunting with a crossbow (my Excals), having my 78 year old friend score TWICE on deer using MY 380, and never shooting anything myself, I finally connected tonight.
Just not what I would have thought.
I had a WI fall turkey permit and had a nice gobbler unexpectedly walk into me right at 30 yds and I dropped him in his tracks with my BD400.
Had 2 beards 8" & 10", 7/8 spurs and easily over 20 lbs.
Just in time for Thanksgiving!
The spitfire and BE Zombie were impressive, at 30 yds I almost took his head clean off.
What was interesting is that I was bummed out when I couldn't find the arrow (#2 blue, my most accurate arrow) but once it got dark and I stood up from my ground blind, I could see the HD Orange Lumenoc over a slight rise in the field glowing brightly 50-60 yds behind where I shot the bird.
I honestly believe I could see that Lumenoc from 1/4 mile away easy. I was astounded how bright it was glowing out in the field.
FINALLY!!!
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FINALLY!!!
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vixenmaster
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longbow joe
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Re: FINALLY!!!
Congrats for sure a fall turkey is a great bonus, some like the head chopper turkey heads but the spitfire and the wider cut maxx have been really good to me taking numerous spring turkeys with them many go no further than 10 yards.
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Zombie slayers and mostly swat broadheads.
Trigger tecs,leupold crossbones and nikon bolts.
Zombie slayers and mostly swat broadheads.
Re: FINALLY!!!
Congrats on the turkey
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exocet 175 with Aging custom stock #27
Exocet 175
exocet 200
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Micro Camo 335
Micro Nightmare 335
380 Lynx
BJ custom arrows
Boo string on vixen
Re: FINALLY!!!
Congrats, now you have broken the ice!
It’s not the way you rock, it’s the way that you roll!
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paulaboutform
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Re: FINALLY!!!
Congrats on finally breaking in your 'baby' Rich. I'm confident this is just the beginning. 
Great shooting at such a small target! 
Paul
Great shooting at such a small target! Paul
You're only paranoid if everyone isn't out to get you.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
My enemy's friend is also my enemy.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
My enemy's friend is also my enemy.
Re: FINALLY!!!
Nice job on the Gobbler!
It's also a reminder for us hunters to always be aware of what is beyond your target.
It's also a reminder for us hunters to always be aware of what is beyond your target.
Parker Challenger
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Re: FINALLY!!!
Congrats on a turkey! Just in time for Turkey day.
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Re: FINALLY!!!
Congratulations also. This is my second year with Lumenoks. Love them also!
Re: FINALLY!!!
Congrats! I'm still waiting for my first crossbow turkey and I hunt where there are lots of them. That's a real trophy!
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Re: FINALLY!!!
Congrats on your double bearded bird!
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