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Mark Douglas
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October 5, 2026 - 12:33 am
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2026-Buck.jpegWe managed to take some time away from the shop in Cody and made it back to the ranch for deer season.  150 yards with a deluxe, checkered 1895 in 303 British made in 1900.

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October 5, 2026 - 12:39 am
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Good stuff Mark🙂

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October 5, 2026 - 12:56 am
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Nice Buck!

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October 5, 2026 - 12:57 am
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Bert H. said
Nice Buck!
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And stellar rifle!  Can you post the letter to this rifle, OP?

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A trophy Mulie by anybody’s standard.  The old .303 can still do it. 

- Bill 

 

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October 5, 2026 - 1:41 am
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mrcvs said

Bert H. said
Nice Buck!
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And stellar rifle!  Can you post the letter to this rifle, OP?
  

MRCVS, Here you go:

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That’s great. Awesome Buck.

looking forward to the YouTube video

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Well done!  Your rifle is beautiful. I love the climbin’ Lyman rear sight. It’s good to see that the firearm is still bringing home the venison 126 years later. 

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Awesome, it does not get any better than that!

Best Regards,

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That’s the way to go hunting!

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Anthony #5411
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October 5, 2026 - 12:01 pm
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Congrats Mark!

Two Trophies in one pic! It’s nice to see the ole’ Girl taken out and show she can still Dance!

Thanks for sharing!

Tony

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October 5, 2026 - 12:50 pm
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Awesome buck Mark!

Looking forward to the video….

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October 5, 2026 - 2:03 pm
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Congratulations! Well done.

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October 5, 2026 - 2:31 pm
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This is the only time I can say “nice rack!” and not get sent to HR! Laugh

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October 5, 2026 - 3:19 pm
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Very nice, Mark! Glad you were able to get away for a bit.

Who says you can’t take a beautiful old Winchester hunting?

 

 

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Mark,  Great buck taken with a great rifle!  Way to go!

Tim

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October 5, 2026 - 11:01 pm
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Tim:

Great to see you back on the Forum.  Hope you are well on the mend and we look forward to chatting with you soon.

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Mark Douglas
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October 6, 2026 - 12:36 pm
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tim tomlinson said
Mark,  Great buck taken with a great rifle!  Way to go!
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Thanks Tim!!

He was taken on a piece of our ranch that’s always been my favorite hunting spot.  Erin and I have put that property up for sale to finance an expansion of our operation in Cody.  Having one last successful hunt on that place was bittersweet, like saying goodbye to an old friend.

That 1895 in 303 British is a replacement for another I sold to a dear friend.  I hope you’re feeling better and well on your way to a full recovery.  Mark

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Mark–well done–Nice freezer filler..Bill

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Awesome, Mark.  Beautiful buck and rifle.  Sorry to read that it might be the last hunt in your favorite spot.  It looks like it was a really a memorable ending.

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