Been a few weeks since I shot a hog. Glad not to have the damage from them, but I was starting to have withdrawal symptoms This one left his mark on the turf 3 or 4 nights ago. Finally, last night, I managed to get out where he has been working,,about 5:30 AM. I hate loosing the sleep, but glad to get rid of him.
As you can see, he was quartering away, entry a bit high(there was tall grass, and a barbed wire fence to shoot through), exit neck area between the ears. 123 SST hand loads at 2550fps, 18" Sanders Armory that has been working great for a couple years now. Distance was about 50yd shot,, kneeling . Kinda hard on an old man getting back up , but well worth the strain. We've been fortunate that the hogs have not been around for about a month, but it's because it's been so dry, there was nothing for them to eat. We had a very slim acorn crop this year. I've been enjoying all the videos during this "dry" spell. Thanks to the folks for posting them.
As you can see, he was quartering away, entry a bit high(there was tall grass, and a barbed wire fence to shoot through), exit neck area between the ears. 123 SST hand loads at 2550fps, 18" Sanders Armory that has been working great for a couple years now. Distance was about 50yd shot,, kneeling . Kinda hard on an old man getting back up , but well worth the strain. We've been fortunate that the hogs have not been around for about a month, but it's because it's been so dry, there was nothing for them to eat. We had a very slim acorn crop this year. I've been enjoying all the videos during this "dry" spell. Thanks to the folks for posting them.
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