big horn

[joepb]

I had a good day. Not as big as I wanted...........Joe

[4t5]

Very nice !

[Mark in MO]

Wow, definitely looks like a good day! Congratulations.

[JBowen]

+3 What they ^^^^ they said!

JBowen

[GunnyMack]

That is not something you see everyday - congrats on drawing a tag and the successful hunt!
Now how about the details? Distance, caliber, load-tell us about your hunt!

[joepb]

The rifle is a Big Horn 475 Linebaugh. I shot it at 82 yards..........Joe

[AJMD429]

The rifle is a Big Horn 475 Linebaugh. I shot it at 82 yards..........Joe

Using a Big Horn Armory rifle to harvest a BIg Horn Sheep is pretty poetic, and the cartridge is a classic...

[GunnyMack]

Thanks , job well done!

[Scott Tschirhart]

Nicely done and a fine trophy with a fine rifle. Congratulations!

At 71 there are a lot of folks who wouldn’t want to hunt that hard. I salute you!

[joepb]

I am 71 years old and spent 6 weeks hunting by myself in the mountains. I was hoping to find a larger one, but at my age I am happy. I saw a lot of sheep and had a great time in the mountains. This is my 2nd sheep in Wyoming and I am lucky they changed the rules and I can not apply again. (Thank God). I saw 13 bears, and moose, elk, and deer. I sold my pack string of horses and mules 3 years ago and I really missed them............Joe

[hfcable]

outstanding hunt and excellent sheep

[Drawdown]

Hey, Big Time Trophy in my book, excellent! And with an unmentionable sheep rifle these days, the popular opinion anyways! Congratulations would've loved to been there!

[ywaltzucanrknrl]

Very nice Joe. I drew about 15 years ago (after 30 odd years of applying) and I may be able to draw and hunt again before I'm 71, I have 11 points now. I've hunted sheep with someone nearly every year in Wyoming since I was 14. I may get to go this year if all my Dr. stuff comes out ok, I have a friend who has a tag and has not filled it as of Wednesday. I went last year with a good friend even though I had cancer. We had a great hunt on part of the Trail of Tears.

Beautiful year this year to hunt Sheep, maybe a bit too hot.

I still have my horses, including a new one as I haven't given up going just yet.

This time I will pack a lever gun---maybe even the one you sold me. Thanks!

I'm happy for you!

[joepb]

Jon
How are you doing with the Whelen? I wish I could still shoot peep sights. I think a rifle looks cleaner with a peep sight instead of a scope. I seem to be to shoot the red dot sight OK. I have several guns with red dots on them.........Joe

[LeverGunner]

Congratulations! That's a fine trophy and a great thing to see it was taken with a levergun.

[Chaser]

Congratulations, beautiful ram, Joe.
Love to see the lever gun still getting it done!

[ywaltzucanrknrl]

Joe, doing good with the 1895, I really like it, thank you. All I've shot so far are some cast gas checked bullets from a Saeco mold that weigh about 235 grains. It shoot nice with those. I'm a bit recoil shy right now and although I want to try some heavier loads out of it, I can't until I'm a bit more healed up.

Wondering if you were hunting west or north of Laramie or somewhere further out in western Wyo?

[joepb]

I shot a lot of cast bullets out of it. It is good you two are getting along. I hunted west of Laramie close to the platte river.