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oldcrankyyankee
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November 9, 2023 - 9:08 pm
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Had a great day! Tagged out yesterday on this guy. I got him with my newest 1886, a 120 year old ltw 33 deluxe. WOW I love that gun and cartridge.  IMG_0502.JPGImage Enlarger

 

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Chris D
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Well done! Something very special hunting with an old Winchester. I took my 117 year old .33 out for sambar down here in Australia a month back. It was an enjoyable experience

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Aussie Chris said
Well done! Something very special hunting with an old Winchester. I took my 117 year old .33 out for sambar down here in Australia a month back. It was an enjoyable experience

  

Yes it is! I am now an even bigger fan of the 33 as I had to put that round thru a pile of branches and a 12″ gap between trees. I will be toting that old girl again next year. 

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Congrats, well done!

 

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Congratulations! Do you reload or was you using factory ammo? Again congrats! 

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Congrats!!!  It’s very gratifying to put meat on the table with a traditional rifle and hunting methods.  Well done!!!  Mark

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Calvin Chaffin said
Congratulations! Do you reload or was you using factory ammo? Again congrats! 

  

They were reloads, just not mine. A friend of mine gave them to me.

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Very Cool!  Success was assured!

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oldcrankyyankee said

Calvin Chaffin said

Congratulations! Do you reload or was you using factory ammo? Again congrats! 

  

They were reloads, just not mine. A friend of mine gave them to me.

  

Thanks, was just curious of your load and powder, thanks! 

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