Opening day burn hunt. Hunted am and saw a couple nice bucks, never got a clean shot so didn't shoot. Saw about 12 people and heard numerous volleys of rounds ahhhh d16 can feel mighty like a shooting range opening opening morning. Rested all day and headed out for evening hunt with my good huntin buddy. We hiked downhill into some old burn thicket and busted a nice group of deer. Took high ground knew there would be a little buck with all the does. Rested on a rock took a couple mins decided to take the shot. Quartering away and to the right. First shot missed high and before the deer even knew what was going on. Second shot dropped him clean. Right through the lungs. AR 223 64 grain razorback bullets. Gutted him there on the hill. Took off the feet. And started the sunset hike uphill to camp. Not a bone trophy by any means and I'm 100% behind my decision to shoot this tasty boy! I have diy hunted so cal public land for the last 4 years and have a 100% success. Now to see if my girlfriend can fill her d16 tag!
