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I was working late and needed to revive myself, and there's no better way than taking a light, one of my Contenders and shooting sticks and going for a late night stroll.

I happened upon this medium-sized sow, and my Contender with its 26" MGM barrel in 6.5 BB IMP took another piggie. Performance of the 130 grain Accubond was exceptional.

I see pork chops in my immediate dining future... Big Grin


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You never cease to amaze, Bobby.......or make me envious for that matter! Big Grin Nice work! Must be nice to be able to "go for a walk" whenever the impulse strikes. Damn, I need to move to Texas........

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Bobby,
Thats a mighty fine looking combination you got there. Love those ziess scopes. That rig is new isn't it?
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Very nice pig and rifle.

I notice that you have your shell carrier pushed well forward onto your rifle's pistol grip. Do you hunt it that way, or has it just moved? Does it not interfere with good hand placement and a secure grip?


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very very nice!


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Thanks, guys. Hog hunting sure is entertaining if nothing else... Smiler

GWB- The stock set is from highplainsgunstocks.com. Got it about a month ago. I think I already posted a picture of another piggie with this set but I may be having CRS... Big Grin

As much as I love my Monarchs, I have nothing but the highest praise for that Conquest.

DesertRam-

You are going to laugh about the shell holder. I got a big splotch of blood on the stock, so I slid the cloth carrier forward to soak it up. I then forgot about it being that way in the photo. I didn't spend much time on tjh picture as it was pretty warm, and I needed to get that piggie on ice.

By the way, I DID remember to wash the carrier... Wink


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Other modern single-shot rifles don't appeal to me - different strokes, but that laminated wood, huge pistol grip, & high cheek piece really looks cool.
 
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Very nice looking combination Bobby, It looks like it's functional also. What is the barrel length? The whole rig looks as though it balances nicely. DW
 
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Way to go Bobby!

I just love kill'n sows, cause when you kill one, you have killed Hundreds. When you kill a boar, you have just killed one pig.

Sows are good to eat at about any size too.

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Hey Bobby,

Those "midnight strolls" are turning out to be pretty productive for you!!

Congrats,

Bob


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You sure are inspirational with the Thompson single shot. I have an Encore with a custom 7x65R barrel that I have shot very little, and its never been hunting. I like the looks of it and the feel, and I should just use it. Should be deadly on the Texas hogs, or maybe back home Georgia hogs too.

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The barrel is a 1:8, 26-incher from Match Grade Machine, and it does balance nicely -- about the same as a 21-22-inch bolt rifle.

My 20 1/8th" 7mm Bullberry balances even better. Here are a couple shots of it:



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You know if it is one thing I can't stand is a guy who is a real hunter...

Single shot rifle, moderate velocity, appropriate weight for caliber slug...stalks his game on foot...shots under 100 yds

What an *ssh*le Big Grin


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Mike-

You ALWAYS crack me up!

Have a great evening!
Bobby


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Thanks for posting the pictures and the story, good looking pig and great looking rifle. thumb beer


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Man, you and all those single shot 6,5 mm are pig's worst nightmare.. Eeker

Between you and that other guy "dustoffer" are keeping pigs numbers low up there while I am the laughing stock of my local pig population down here... Roll Eyes

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