huntnful
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Just got done DIY hunting for aoudad with 2 buddy’s. It was a legit tough, fun hunt.
Guns/bullets were as follows:
Buddy 1 - 25SST with 133 Berger at 3050fps
Buddy 2 - 300 WSM with 175 LRX at 2900fps
Me - 6.5-7PRC with 156 Berger at 3050fps
First sheep was 270 yards. Buddy 2 with the WSM got excited and shot while it was walking. Hit her about 8” behind the shoulder (which is far back for an aoudad). We bumped her out of her bed an hour later and 200 yards from the shot, just before dark dark and decided not to pursue. She was dead 50 yards away in the AM. Maybe nickle sized exit.
Second sheep was 300 yards. Buddy 1 with SST held a little too much wind on first shot and hit just in front of her chest. A quick quartering away second shot was made with good placement. Bullet went in a few ribs back and exited opposing shoulder. Sheep made a death run for maybe 75 yards before falling over.
Third sheep was 513 yards. We spooked them trying to get close enough for everyone to feel comfortable shooting. They were starting to funnel up out of the draw in a hurry. I laid down and got setup. Sheep stopped, slight quartering away at the crest and looked around. I held a minute or so for a gusting right to left wind and cut her loose. Went in just behind the entrance shoulder and exited almost center of the opposing shoulder. DRT.
Exit side. Insides were a mess, but it was so freaking hot I didn’t take much of any pictures after this.
Fourth sheep was 464 yards. Just after I killed mine they funneled back down the hill in confusion and stopped. Buddy 1 just got behind my rifle since it was setup. Gave him the info and told him hold a minute for wind. Broadside centered through the shoulders. DRT
Exit side. Inside were also a mess, but didn’t take anymore pictures.
I was definitely happy with the performance of the 156’s. Will continue to shoot them with confidence unless something changes my mind in the future.
Guns/bullets were as follows:
Buddy 1 - 25SST with 133 Berger at 3050fps
Buddy 2 - 300 WSM with 175 LRX at 2900fps
Me - 6.5-7PRC with 156 Berger at 3050fps
First sheep was 270 yards. Buddy 2 with the WSM got excited and shot while it was walking. Hit her about 8” behind the shoulder (which is far back for an aoudad). We bumped her out of her bed an hour later and 200 yards from the shot, just before dark dark and decided not to pursue. She was dead 50 yards away in the AM. Maybe nickle sized exit.
Second sheep was 300 yards. Buddy 1 with SST held a little too much wind on first shot and hit just in front of her chest. A quick quartering away second shot was made with good placement. Bullet went in a few ribs back and exited opposing shoulder. Sheep made a death run for maybe 75 yards before falling over.
Third sheep was 513 yards. We spooked them trying to get close enough for everyone to feel comfortable shooting. They were starting to funnel up out of the draw in a hurry. I laid down and got setup. Sheep stopped, slight quartering away at the crest and looked around. I held a minute or so for a gusting right to left wind and cut her loose. Went in just behind the entrance shoulder and exited almost center of the opposing shoulder. DRT.
Exit side. Insides were a mess, but it was so freaking hot I didn’t take much of any pictures after this.
Fourth sheep was 464 yards. Just after I killed mine they funneled back down the hill in confusion and stopped. Buddy 1 just got behind my rifle since it was setup. Gave him the info and told him hold a minute for wind. Broadside centered through the shoulders. DRT
Exit side. Inside were also a mess, but didn’t take anymore pictures.
I was definitely happy with the performance of the 156’s. Will continue to shoot them with confidence unless something changes my mind in the future.
