OMG.... Did that really just happen?

[darn2ten]

Got on a bird this morning. Textbook, called and he gobbled, then gobbled some more. He was closing the distance at a pretty good rate. Saw some hens coming that passed by about 30 yards in front of me. I could hear him drumming and bringing up the rear. Then there he was in all his glory, strutting and Puttin' on a big show. I clucked and he came closer, at about 15 yds. With him in full strut I decided I better go on and end this. The next time he stretched his head up I squeezed the trigger...... SILENCE! Somehow the firing pin was not set, sure wish I would of had a pump this morning. Never had this happen before. I sat there as he eased off. He went over a rise and gobbled again. I tried to get back around on him but the property line stopped me. Guess this just means I get to hunt him another day, I still feel like the hunt was successful.

[Spring_Woods]

I hate hate hate when equipment malfunctions. If it's a malfunction due to the gun itself, I'll discard it. No use getting out of bed that early just have your equipment fail when it's needed.
Hope you get another shot at him. Sounds like you will. 

[darn2ten]

I know what I did, thinking back it was my fault. It's the first time I hunted with this gun this year. Don't know why I decided to grab it this morning. I've killed 2 with my old browning and just thought I would try something different I guess.

[Vabirddog]

Catch and release. I wish more people would do that!

[FullChoke]

Catch and release. I wish more people would do that!

C&R - Beautiful idea. 

[Longshot]

Sounds like you know where to be in the morning. I can't wait to see the pics!

[redarrow]

I'm gonna take a wold guess that you held the bolt back when you closed it so it wouldn't slam shut and be noisy.then forgot to bump it with your palm. I've been known to do that. Go get him.

[JALA Strut]

Still sounds like an exciting hunt...well, short of the BOOM.  "15 yards" - Love those close encounters!  You'll get a second chance at him and be sure to show us the pics!

[darn2ten]

Well at least I did get to shoot him with my phone a short while later. Never could get him back from the ladies.

[DirtNap647]

aaahhh the memories lol

[jblackburn]

That stinks! Get after him tomorrow!

[Spring_Woods]

Belly crawl to him!

[darn2ten]

Belly crawl to him!

To far, that's actually over the property line. He was further out in that clearing than in looks. I was zooming in.

[spur collector]

I have a feeling that you will get another crack at him before it's all said and done.

[birdyhunter]

Thats terrible! Always glad I have my trusty pump with me.

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