Va. opener and first two kills!

bomtek44 · Post by **bomtek44** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:33 am

The day dawned crisp, and with a slight NW breeze. Perfect for the spot I sat in my Summit. It was also the first day afield for the Exomax. I shoot 20 inch 2216's with three four inch vanes, and 125 grain Sonics. It puts total weight at 446 grains at 317 fps. After a beautiful morning of several sightings, including three hens I let walk under me, it all happened pretty quick when a nice doe crossed on my right and turned to walk toward me. A quick grunt and she lifted her head. In the neck, out behind the last rib on opposite side. She went 100 yards and dressed 85 pounds........now to 6:15 PM, 25 yards and another 100 yard trail to a 75 pound dressed doe.

I have killed many deer, but these are the first with a crossbow. Observatios are.... very easy to sit with....very cumbersome to carry, especially with stand a pack on my back.

Thanks,

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:54 am

CONGRATS. Way to start the opener.

Rich

dlzinck · Post by **dlzinck** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:55 am

Two in a day... nice job.

I agree with you on the use of the crossbow. Great to sit with, harder to pack in and out.

Horizontal Hunter · Post by **Horizontal Hunter** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 8:32 am

Congratulations. That is a great way to start the season.

Bob

maple · Post by **maple** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:34 am

You've got it all figured out.

Congrats.

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:09 am

congrats on the double deer down

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:48 pm

Congrats ..