Close but not close enough

[Wislnwings]

Hunted yesterday at my camp in Mississippi and had a relaxing morning. Saw 4 deer including one nice 8pt but unfortunately I never got a clear shot at him before the swirling winds let him know I was there. As you can see by the second pic, the longest shot I can get here is only 50 or so yards so the deer are usually right in your lap by the time you see them. The gun is a Pedersolli sharps in 45/70 with a 32" barrel. The load was a 500gr PP bullet, 65 grains Goex 2F, and a lube cookie between two .030 wads.