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my best piggie
15 January 2008, 00:44
Whitworthmy best piggie
Man, those are some huge cutters!
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15 January 2008, 04:18
577NitroExpressHere's my personal best hog (weight-wise). The scale went to 300 lbs, and this boy bottomed it out, but we think he weighed about 315 to 325 lbs.
I got this baby at the 4 K Ranch in Brady, Texas. Shot was about 60 yards. I used a Win. Model 70 in .375 H&H, shooting 300 grain Barnes TSX.
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If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming... 15 January 2008, 16:45
jeffeossokind of a group effort... no tusks to speak of...well, his teeth wheren't any longer than mine.
last day of our first trip to camp cooley... we are riding around in the truck, mostly goofing really.... Ryan. Me, 470Mbogo and Chris in the cab, Rob, Neal, Mike M in the back....
Ryan and I both look at an angus calf.. look away.. look back....SHOOT! we holler!!!
Mike M (not D) creased him with a 7waters
Rob picked him with a center of mass with a 405
(hog was still running)
Neal gives him a 458 watts between the shoulders (bang flop)
and I gave him a 22 betwixt the eyes, as he was still pissed
extended bed f150 ford truck
here's the crew
26 January 2008, 07:49
Fishinado
Here's one from central CA last month.
26 January 2008, 08:55
WhitworthThat's a nice hog, Fishinado! Congratulations!
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26 January 2008, 09:55
RollandThis isn't necessarly my best pig, its my only pig so far. Just wait until next year.
Never rode a bull, but have shot some.
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26 January 2008, 17:20
WhitworthAnd a fine hog he is, Rolland! Congratulations!
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26 January 2008, 17:33
Husqvarna M98I just have to add mine, a first but not a last.
Same piggie, just later same day.
Best regards Chris
26 January 2008, 19:00
greghudi have shot a few, but i liked this one as he was an old battle scared boar, nise tusks too.
this one was a reasonable size but was just a good looking pig
got plenty more.
good size, i had to stand over him as he is lying in a swamp and i didnt want to get wet
this one has got to be my brothers best pig, just a monster, the photo dont do it justice.
greg
28 January 2008, 16:53
SC-Sportsman2007 South Africa:
2004 North Carolina:
29 January 2008, 05:25
600 OverkillBoy there's a bunch of nice nice piggies
30 January 2008, 21:19
z1rThis was my first.
This was my second the following day. Both taken near King City CA.
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31 January 2008, 05:13
Whitworthz1r -- nice hogs!! Congratulations!! Who was your outfitter in California?
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31 January 2008, 08:04
Savage_man_300Husqvarna M98 what kinda hound you got there?
Striving to be todays Jerimiah Johnson.
31 January 2008, 09:56
z1rWhitworth,
I used Tom Willoughby for that trip. Had a good time and can't complain. The second Pig was a bonus.
Looking back at all the pics I realize mine are no monsters but they tasted darn good, lol.
Some nice pics posted on this thread. Thanks all.
-Mike
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31 January 2008, 17:49
WhitworthBut Mike, the really big ones aren't the tastiest critters......you did well!
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31 January 2008, 18:08
Mike_Dettorremccabe,
you seem to like to shoot them in the head
MikeLegistine actu quod scripsi?
Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.
What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
31 January 2008, 20:46
z1rquote:
Originally posted by Mike_Dettorre:
mccabe,
you seem to like to shoot them in the head
Uh, I like the challenge? Between you and me, I was aiming at the other end, lol.
Well, I figure since I don't eat the brains....
All this piggie talk really has me wanting to plan another pig hunt, soon.
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06 February 2008, 20:58
SidnyeHere's a pic of my son's wart hog shot in the Selous, Tanzania.
07 February 2008, 11:36
Husqvarna M98quote:
Originally posted by Savage_man_300:
Husqvarna M98 what kinda hound you got there?
It´s a Swedish breed, actually a mixed one it´s a mix of Smålandsstövare and Hamiltonstövare, regarding the names, well there Swedish.
Both types of dogs are used for driven hunts, they drive all types of game, rabbit through moose should they find them.
This one bitch in perticular likes to hunt for boar, when given the choice she drives boar before all other game.
Best regards Chris
07 February 2008, 17:29
Whitworthquote:
Originally posted by Husqvarna M98: This one bitch in perticular likes to hunt for boar, when given the choice she drives boar before all other game.
Best regards Chris
THis just means that the dog has good taste! What is finer than pork??
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07 February 2008, 20:52
z1rquote:
Originally posted by Sidnye:
Here's a pic of my son's wart hog shot in the Selous, Tanzania.
If I was your son, I'd be smiling too. Nice animal!
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07 February 2008, 22:26
Jeff SullivanHere is my best so far.
08 February 2008, 07:41
Shotgun31This was a fine thread! Better than a magazine. Good pictures, fine sport.
Shotgun
08 February 2008, 08:40
WhitworthNice, Jeff!! Did you weigh him by chance? Just curious!! Congratulations!
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08 February 2008, 08:46
WhitworthHere's one I took last May........not my biggest, but he sure did taste good! He fell to my squirrel rifle
and a 250 grain Partition Gold.......
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08 February 2008, 15:17
greghudwhitworth,
by the size of the brass hanging round your waist i am thinking the squirrel must be nervous round your way.
greg
08 February 2008, 18:38
Whitworthquote:
Originally posted by greghud:
whitworth,
by the size of the brass hanging round your waist i am thinking the squirrel must be nervous round your way.
greg
LOL!
Yes, very nervous -- if the bullet doesn't find its target, the blast will surely kill them!
It's a .338 win mag.......
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10 February 2008, 02:04
surestrikeI shoot 50 to 100 hogs a year on my place in Texas. Here area few pictures of me and my girls with a few hogs we’ve killed. The dogs are Jadgterriers I’ve been hunting hogs with them for about 5 years. We spot stalk, bait and bay with dogs.
The Warthog was from Zimbabwe.
In order the rifles and loads used are;
1. .308 Win M-70 150 gr Sierra RNSP Reduced load for my Girl,2200FPS.
2. 375H&H M-70 270Gr Barnes X
3. .308 Styer Scout 180gr NP
4. .470NE Searcy Field Grade500Gr X
5. .308 M-84 Kimber 165GR TSX
6. Cold Steel Assegai
7. 375H&H M-70 270GR TSX
8. 470NE Searcy PH model 500 Gr Woodleigh SP
11 February 2008, 06:03
x-ringCalifornia hog-Paso Robles region
~225# sow. TASTY!
300 Win. Mag. 200 gr. partition
RECTUM NON BUSTUS
11 February 2008, 07:05
WhitworthNice hog, x-ring! Good job! Welcome to the forum!
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14 February 2008, 03:15
WhitworthMan, he's a beast, 600!
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14 February 2008, 03:50
600 Overkillquote:
Originally posted by Whitworth:
Man, he's a beast, 600!
And he tastes great too
14 February 2008, 04:18
WhitworthI would think a boar of his size would be really gamey. I am happy to hear that he tastes good, because you have a whole boatload of pork!!
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14 February 2008, 17:52
600 Overkillquote:
Originally posted by Whitworth:
I would think a boar of his size would be really gamey. I am happy to hear that he tastes good, because you have a whole boatload of pork!!
I know. He filled over the top a 150 qt cooler. But I can honestly say he isn't gamie tasting at all. However, the cuts are a little tough. So I pound them and then marinate them for 2 days, usaully in wine & worchestier (or however you spell it) and then it is falling off the bone tender.
14 February 2008, 19:22
Whitworth600 -- you're making me hungry!! That sounds tasty!
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16 February 2008, 21:28
Roland1Big guy,
In the family my wife has the record, about 30% bigger than this one (That's mine)
Roland
16 February 2008, 21:41
WhitworthThat's a big hog, Roland! Good job! What did you take him with? Do you have any photos of the hog your wife shot?
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If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
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17 February 2008, 08:05
Roland1Whitworth,
.375 H&H - 260 grain Accubond - He was facing me at about 170 yards, shot him in the throat, the bullet ended in the left rear leg. Dead at the spot. I will post some pics from the hog my spouse shot.
Roland
