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I used 18mm ply and trimmed the edges to slide in fridge rails with 20mm galv eye bolts. Works a treat and keeps my wife happy as no venison inside the house fridge.

Thanks grandpamac. Will definitely be looking at some lighter loads in future. Using 2208 for my 308 so will look at some 130g SP and see how I get on.

I'm in no rush for my kids to shoot a deer. I have explained to them that it needs to be in the right setting. Relaxed animal, time to set up properly etc.

Not sure why it got stuck. When I unchambered a round the bolt wasn't pulling back. Gave the handle a firm wack and the shell came out, projectile stayed. Came out easy enough when I got home.
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We didn't shoot any of the deer in those pics, they where all good condition stags in various stages of valvet. It was just neat to watch them.

3 generations on this mission, my dad, myself and my two boys.
Object was to try and get my boys their first deer. Didn't eventuate unfortunately, deer at awkward angles and lots of fog.
Managed 5...