788 yd stag with 17hmr

Went for a hunt with sneeze, not much around but after a morning glassing a few spots we spotted a young stag high up a rocky face. He was heading back for the bush but chose to lay in the sun on a rocky outcrop.

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We snuck as close as we could get which ended up being 788yds, it was made a little more difficult as the angle was 20 degrees up.

Next issue was the stag only had neck and head visible so we needed him to stand.

Sneeze did a few roars but I don't think he could hear them. Next was some shouting, stag would swivel his head and look our way but no standing up.

Video battery went flat and sneeze was whining about wanting porridge so we had to do something to end the stalemate. Sneeze grabbed his suppressed 17hmr and fired a round off 90 deg away from stag. He looked but never stood.

Dialing in 30moa and then 4 metres holdover Sneeze took a shot in the direction of the stag and let rip with the mighty 20 grainer.

Stag became a little more worried and stood to his feet slowly. That's when I chipped in with the 338edge and smashed him with the good old 300gn SMK.

Sneeze advised he dropped and rolled on the shot, tried to stand briefly but was out.

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Back to camp for porridge then a 50 minute climb to the stag, a massive 6 pointer!

Sneeze shot it's retarded brother the previous evening

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Overall great help from the wee 17hmr. Every deer hunter should have one

Great shot! A few kg's of sausages there.

4m holdover - fark

couple of retards alright, the stags wern't up to much either. :)

Surprised sneeze never claimed the kill with the .17?
Did he dig around for the projectile?



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Well done guys.

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Originally Posted by R93

Surprised sneeze never claimed the kill with the .17?
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Na I couldn't in all honesty, saw the miss up close as the bullet arrived at the stag the same time we did.

Well done chaps! Nice shooting Steve.

That is a shit stirring title to a thread if ever I sw one ya bugger :thumbsup:
Good shooting guys.

I prefer the .22LR. The 17HMR is simply overkill.

It are very well. Neither were pissed up from the roar. I had a course so it was shared out on the BBQ a week later

nice animal, thats some shooting. not trying to shit stir but over here in ireland a 300 yard shot is considered a bit stretchy but would be an average shot to you lads, you must do some practising

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Originally Posted by the scudd

nice animal, thats some shooting. not trying to shit stir but over here in ireland a 300 yard shot is considered a bit stretchy but would be an average shot to you lads, you must do some practising

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Try Carauntoohill "the scudd" :thumbsup: from family with Irish ancestry.;)

:huh:

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Originally Posted by Dundee

Try Carauntoohill "the scudd" :thumbsup: from family with Irish ancestry.;)

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What the hell does that mean Dundee?

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Originally Posted by Rushy

What the hell does that mean Dundee?

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+1 i havnt understood his last few posts ha ha

Carrauntoohill is spelt many ways and is one of the highest mountains in Ireland,our little ranch is named Carrauntoohill.:D

The Scudd help me out here!!:OSMILEY:

I think you've got the u and the n in the wrong order?:thumbsup:

Great shot Steve don't let these irish ruin your thrill.:)

sorry dundee never heard of that mountain, don,t mean to piss on this thread

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team

ahh i,m in the opposite end of the country, co derry

Cheers the scudd;)

Steve... 17hmr @ 788 yards, I'll only believe you because I read it on the Internet and I know you don't exagerate! Anyone want a cheap 7mm rem mag? I'm going to get another .17....

That's the spirit Craig, think of all the extra ammo you will be able to cart around

Great shot mate.......

Huntering nub question... what do you mean retarded? Like the stag was injured?

Great hunting stories like that almost make me rush out and buy a .17hmr but I'm afraid of the recoil.;)

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Originally Posted by James J.

Huntering nub question... what do you mean retarded? Like the stag was injured?

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Ill take a few stabs in the dark at this seeing as you havent had a reply.

"retarded stag"
Out in the open in the middle of the day.
Comes trotting into a roar even tho down wind.
Stands there while you miss it twice then comes closer so you can hit it.

Any of the above would be a "retarded stag"


Am I close with any description sneeze?

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Ill take a few stabs in the dark at this seeing as you havent had a reply.

"retarded stag"
Out in the open in the middle of the day.
Comes trotting into a roar even tho down wind.
Stands there while you miss it twice then comes closer so you can hit it.

Any of the above would be a "retarded stag"


Am I close with any description sneeze?

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Dropped with one shot with a 140 gr ttsx very late in the hour while it was peacefully feeding on the river flat. So E- must try harder .

Think full mouthed with some wear but a tiny 7 points with nubs for tines. (And had to cross a bloody cold river up to my crotch to retrieve which was very retarded)

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Originally Posted by sneeze

Think full mouthed with some wear but a tiny 7 points with nubs for tines.

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You could have just said "like a typical nelson stag" :D

Great post!