hunted some dry country yesterday with my nephew Matt and Jacko one of his mates. We took 14 betweeen us. I used my greener double, Matt a 243 and Jacko a 30/30.
Had a great day with a couple of long shots taken with the double.
Very hot at the moment but received a bit of rain late in the arvo. Heres some pics Cheers Mick
first sow 35m 577 2 3/4 650 RNSP woodleigh
1 of four from mob
2 and 3
4 boar snuck out to the right, 100m shot
resting up in the shade
burnt so pigs in the creeks
shady and cool
young boar texas shot
bedded boar
5 1/2 year old
above boar, 40m bedded.
@70m off hand

Matt's pics.
Jacko 30/30
Matt 243 85sierra HPBT

Good stuff Mick.

You've got braggin' rights for sure.

The porkers at my place have not been co-operating lately.

After 8 years, maybe they've gotten wise that if they poke their head out it might be the last time.

Seeing some small stuff, but most of the big ones are not coming out during daylight.

Here is one I wouldn't mind zapping.

Wonder if I'd need a silver bullet for this zombie hog..........



Anyhow, looks like you and your buds/mates are doing all the good.

Hope you keep on posting as I very much enjoy seeing your stuff.

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Good going Mick. Keep the hammer on them. I would really like to get into them like that with my 45-110 Sharps.

Hi ya Mick:
Man those shells look like they'd fit a 12ga from here. You shoot that double because you like it, or think those pigs need the extra whack?
Thanks for sharing, great pics as always.
George

Georgeld, they are about the size of a 20 g shell. Pigs dont need a cal of this size. Its a new rifle so its getting a bit of use and its alot of fun. Also hoping to bump into a decent buff with it.
The calibre is .577 2 3/4 light nitro. Shooting woodleigh 650 RNSP and solids @1750fps.
Took my 7x57 featherweight for a run the same day ,it stayed in the gun bag.
I would have appreciated the featherweight on the second walk as the double weighs 11lb. Heres a couple more pics cheers Mick
650 woodleighs

.17 ackley hornet 25 grain
Bust up with 223 for chiller.

Nice work, Mick!

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Originally posted by Whitworth:
Nice work, Mick!

you had me at "17 ackley hornet".


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