2016 Ram 2500 verses 6 point buck 70mph

[coobie]

Went to the UP of michigan this past weekend for bow hunting camp.Headed back home today and low and behold hit a 6 point buck going 70 mpg.Pics of the damage,glad I made it home.

 

[coobie]

Before anyone asks no I did not retrieve the 6 pointer,I was to pissed only have 8,000 miles on my new truck.I will wait for gun season now Nov 15th.LOL

 

[murphy1244]

Before any asks no I did not retrieve the 6 pointer,I was to pissed only have 8,000 miles on my new truck.I will wait for gun season now.LOL

You can always fix the truck. Very glad YOU are alright Coobie.

 

[coobie]

Quite the pucker factor Murph,I fully agree with your statement.Funny stuff though my good friend/hunting partner of 30 plus years was sleeping his first response was WTF did we hit.Of course us old bastards have to take a truck nap and do not get to see the REAL excitement.LOL..

 

[bigdeano]

Wow, I didn't know deer could run 70mph. :laughing: Glad you're OK.

 

[civilian]

Before anyone asks no I did not retrieve the 6 pointer,I was to pissed only have 8,000 miles on my new truck.I will wait for gun season now Nov 15th.LOL

Looks like the hit was low on the truck bumper and not in the grill. Either way, once a deer is hit by a vehicle, the meat is not worth much IMO. (broken bones throughout the meat) Glad you and your partner were not hurt. Jon

 

[Code54]

Glad you are ok, and amazed at how well the truck took the hit.

 

[coobie]

Glad you are ok, and amazed at how well the truck took the hit.

Just before contact that dang deer crouched down,wieredest thing I ever seen.I ran him completely over from front to back of my truck lucky as He-- it did not do more damage..

 

[coobie]

Few more pics..

 

[Ron50]

Sadly I've hit quite a few with big rigs, just deer not elk or moose or a horse. I've never really had any damage. It's my theory that they are trying so hard to get away that they slip and fall down. Hoofs don't have a lot of traction on pavement. Then again, maybe I've just been lucky.

 

[jack707]

That will cost you. Insurance don't pay out on deer

 

[murphy1244]

That will cost you. Insurance don't pay out on deer

They do here.

 

[jack707]

They do here.

Your lucky then

 

[Code54]

That will cost you. Insurance don't pay out on deer

Not sure what company you use but I know ours does. It is a no fault claim, you have your deductible but at least it does not count against you.

That is really lucky it did not cause more damage. Just make sure they check the underside carefully as you don't want a mashed brake line or something .......

 

[AGRIMAN]

My Daughter in law hit one a few weeks back. It rolled all the way down the drivers side of her little SUV. It hit hard enough that both right side air bags deployed. $12k dollars worth.

Insurance covers it here also.

 

[Copperhead]

Gonna have to replace the bumper any way, you might want to try one of these. Serious animal protection. I have experience with the Herd version. You can smack a buck at highway speed and send it to the next county. Far superior products than cheesy stuff at normal 4x4 accessory outlets.

Ali Arc...



Herd, the strongest one....



And Truck Defender, which is similar to the Herd bumper....

 

[coobie]

That will cost you. Insurance don't pay out on deer

Yes they do $100 deductible on my truck.My first claim in 15 years.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Insurance pays here also.

 

[jack707]

I don't think they pay here in Wis. A brush guard would be good for ya truck

 

[Rustyiron]

It sucks that it happened to your brand new truck, but all in all, I expected to see 10x the damage. You lucked out if there is such a thing when it comes to damage to your new pride & joy!