Texas Slam
Editor John Taranto travelled to Callaghan Ranch in Encinal, Texas, to test out the new Mossberg Lightning Bolt Action trigger system on their 4x4 rifle.
Callaghan Ranch, in the heart of South Texas’ Brush Country is home to some truly magnificent whitetails. Over the years it has consistently produced trophy-classed bucks scoring as high as the 190s. A fence around the main camp is adorned with the heads of some bucks that have been found dead on the ranch. AdvertisementRelated PhotosSUBMIT YOUR PHOTOSADVERTISEMENTAdvertisement |
Visit Our Sister Sites at Bonnier Corporation
|
Outdoorlife.com is part of the Field & Stream Network, a division of Bonnier Corporation.
Copyright © 2013 Bonnier Corp. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
Print
Email
Share
Comments (23)
Really very good job
a trap is a 3 sided fence aka a box canyon that the deer can enter I dont think that means pasture to bad they dont have fair chase laws
Congrats to the hunter.
To all the anti posts.. The Callaghan ranch is 250,000 acres that’s 19.76 square miles of some of the thicket brush in North America.... A trap refers to which pasture...IE east trap, southwest trap ECT. A trap could be 10,000 acres plus.
A tag is the same as a Radio collared elk, it’s a way to collect data, but with out the ability to locate them other then physical sightings
That's what I'm talking about. I own the Mossberg 4x4 in 7mm and I absolutely love it. I have taken 5 deer this year. It's a shame that Mossberg doesn't get more credit for the type of hunting rifles that they make. I am a huge fan of Mossberg.
"...a text message from another guide with a number on a tag he’d spotted on a deer where he was hunting."
Those are some interesting deer on the ranch. They are born with numbered ear tags? Sounds like a tough "hunt".
sorry I totally agree with pa. deer hunter, thats not hunting thats just shooting.
Sorry shooting a deer over a feeder in a fenced area or "trap" isn't what I call hunting. That's just sitting and waiting. There should be a sign that reads "No skill involved just turn on feeder and wait"! I thought to hunt meant you had to look for game you know "HUNT"!
GOOD SHOOTING MR.T YEEEEHAWW NICE DEER IN TEX. GOOD HUNTING TO ALL.
Those are some darn good bucks, great job
i would like to know where he shot them deer so i can go and hunt there too. they all have some nice racks!!!!
those azre some nice deer
Great pics. Looks like a fun time!
Well done, Mr. Taranto.
Awesome pics. great "FENCE" of fame there! miss pig hunting down in Louisiana
wow woulden't want to get bit by a pig like the nice buck by the way.HE'S HUGE!:)
Great buck--and also, from what I've heard, a pretty awesome trigger tweak. Can't wait to shoot one. Remember that Savage came up with a new trigger system not long ago and now it's emulated everywhere. Thanks for the first look.
That's Buck wild!
Speaking of 30-06 - Has anyone had any problems with Federal powershoks? I shot 2 deer this year and it seems the bullets on both deer exploded after making contact. I did get both animals, but the bullets in both cases were in 2 and 3 pieces respectively.
Hey John, Great pics and beautiful buck. FYI...he tastes great too!
i can't think of anything better than hunting in shirtsleeves!
Thanks, BL
yeeee hawww
nice buck
Sweet frickin' buck JT!!!
Post a Comment (200 characters or less)
Sorry shooting a deer over a feeder in a fenced area or "trap" isn't what I call hunting. That's just sitting and waiting. There should be a sign that reads "No skill involved just turn on feeder and wait"! I thought to hunt meant you had to look for game you know "HUNT"!
Congrats to the hunter.
To all the anti posts.. The Callaghan ranch is 250,000 acres that’s 19.76 square miles of some of the thicket brush in North America.... A trap refers to which pasture...IE east trap, southwest trap ECT. A trap could be 10,000 acres plus.
A tag is the same as a Radio collared elk, it’s a way to collect data, but with out the ability to locate them other then physical sightings
sorry I totally agree with pa. deer hunter, thats not hunting thats just shooting.
Hey John, Great pics and beautiful buck. FYI...he tastes great too!
That's Buck wild!
Great pics. Looks like a fun time!
Well done, Mr. Taranto.
i would like to know where he shot them deer so i can go and hunt there too. they all have some nice racks!!!!
a trap is a 3 sided fence aka a box canyon that the deer can enter I dont think that means pasture to bad they dont have fair chase laws
yeeee hawww
i can't think of anything better than hunting in shirtsleeves!
Great buck--and also, from what I've heard, a pretty awesome trigger tweak. Can't wait to shoot one. Remember that Savage came up with a new trigger system not long ago and now it's emulated everywhere. Thanks for the first look.
Awesome pics. great "FENCE" of fame there! miss pig hunting down in Louisiana
those azre some nice deer
GOOD SHOOTING MR.T YEEEEHAWW NICE DEER IN TEX. GOOD HUNTING TO ALL.
Really very good job
Sweet frickin' buck JT!!!
nice buck
Thanks, BL
Speaking of 30-06 - Has anyone had any problems with Federal powershoks? I shot 2 deer this year and it seems the bullets on both deer exploded after making contact. I did get both animals, but the bullets in both cases were in 2 and 3 pieces respectively.
wow woulden't want to get bit by a pig like the nice buck by the way.HE'S HUGE!:)
Those are some darn good bucks, great job
"...a text message from another guide with a number on a tag he’d spotted on a deer where he was hunting."
Those are some interesting deer on the ranch. They are born with numbered ear tags? Sounds like a tough "hunt".
That's what I'm talking about. I own the Mossberg 4x4 in 7mm and I absolutely love it. I have taken 5 deer this year. It's a shame that Mossberg doesn't get more credit for the type of hunting rifles that they make. I am a huge fan of Mossberg.
Post a Comment (200 characters or less)