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Post by Kyle on Nov 27, 2016 23:24:05 GMT -5
Jeff Hankins invited my oldest daughter, Jenna, up to Kentucky to finish out the 2016 Kentucky firearms season. We discussed her possibly shooting Cyclops or her .243 that she has taken a few deer with. I felt with the small amount of recoil that Cyclops has that it would be a go. Just in case she decided at the last minute not to shoot Cyclops I brought her .243 along as well. Jenna watched a video of Jeff shooting Cyclops here on Hanks and her mind was made up. She said daddy I can shoot that no problem. Jeff, Mindy, Jenna and I got set up down at the range about 3:30 and Jenna dry fired the gun a few times and practiced aiming at different objects while adjusting the front rest and rear bags herself. An uninvited guest, stray dog, arrived not long after we did. He hung around for a long time and we were not seeing deer. With about 5 minutes of shooting light left a big doe came out down near the 444 yard target. Jenna was the first to spot the doe and didn't waste any time getting the crosshairs on target. With the monster of a doe at 418 yards and a 4 1/4 MOA hold she sent the 350 grain Pittman AccuMax on its way. Bang Flop, 4 big smiles and what a story for a 12 year old to share!!
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Post by markb317 on Nov 28, 2016 0:10:36 GMT -5
Congratulations on your doe. Cyclops The Beast a Little Girl Tamed.
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Post by speedrackin on Nov 28, 2016 3:39:15 GMT -5
Awesome job ......when a 12 yr old girl shoots cyclops I feel like a big sissy whining about recoil
and i feel the same way nothing better than watching a child succeed whether its your child or someone else's .......
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Post by hillbill on Nov 28, 2016 5:08:28 GMT -5
very cool! love to see the kids get in on the action!
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Post by psm207 on Nov 28, 2016 6:07:10 GMT -5
Fantastic!
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Post by deadeyedon89 on Nov 28, 2016 6:35:45 GMT -5
This is AWESOME, Tell Jenna it was a Pleasure to meet her and congratulations on her cyclops Harvest!!
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Post by sa1000 on Nov 28, 2016 7:17:44 GMT -5
That's great Kyle! I love seeing little kids killing deer.
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Post by itneverends22 on Nov 28, 2016 7:54:42 GMT -5
Congrats Jenna! that is a mighty fine doe, Fantastic shooting!
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Post by Richard on Nov 28, 2016 8:06:45 GMT -5
Congratulations young lady! Thats quite a feat!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2016 8:29:27 GMT -5
Good job...congrats to your girl Kyle!
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Post by schunter on Nov 28, 2016 8:59:47 GMT -5
That is awesome Kyle! Tell her I said congrats....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2016 9:02:08 GMT -5
WOW....Great shooting there....Congrats to Jenna..
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Post by nyhunter on Nov 28, 2016 9:11:14 GMT -5
Congratulations Jenna & Kyle. That's a fine job you did and great shooting. As a father myself of 2 young daughters I can tell you that I'm sure your DAD felt like the proudest and luckiest man on the earth to have the privilege to share such a special moment with you. Wishing you and your Dad the best.
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Post by deadeye on Nov 28, 2016 9:40:50 GMT -5
cool & well done!
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Post by jimbob on Nov 28, 2016 10:34:22 GMT -5
Congrats Jenna Great memories for all
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Post by Kyle on Nov 28, 2016 13:26:33 GMT -5
Awesome job ......when a 12 yr old girl shoots cyclops I feel like a big sissy whining about recoil and i feel the same way nothing better than watching a child succeed whether its your child or someone else's ....... Cyclops has less recoil than a .410 single barrel shotgun. Not only is this the worlds most powerful.45 caliber muzzleloader, it seems to be the lightest recoiling as well. I bet with a 275 it would be like shooting a .22 mag!
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Nov 28, 2016 15:36:25 GMT -5
Congratulations young lady and proud papa
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Post by tnhunter54 on Nov 28, 2016 17:41:43 GMT -5
Congratulations to the young lady hunter on a fine deer.
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Post by diggem on Nov 28, 2016 18:47:53 GMT -5
That's Awesome, Jeff told me that a 12 year old had shot it but didn't tell me the story, we'll it's full steam ahead on KingKong, Kyle I will be needing a vast assortment of Projectiles...haha
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Post by Kyle on Nov 28, 2016 19:18:53 GMT -5
That's Awesome, Jeff told me that a 12 year old had shot it but didn't tell me the story, we'll it's full steam ahead on KingKong, Kyle I will be needing a vast assortment of Projectiles...haha Order quickloads and become very familiar with how it works. Starting out ONLY use loads that Jeff Hankins recommends. Be safe!
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