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Just got this back

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23 April 2009, 01:16

Geedubya

Just got this back

Shot this boar in December and just got him back yesterday.
GWB

23 April 2009, 01:23

mstarling

Now THAT's a fella! Congratulations indeed ;>

Mike

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23 April 2009, 07:07

JTEX

Heck'uva rooter!

23 April 2009, 07:20

jeffeosso

well done!

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23 April 2009, 08:23

Bobby Tomek

Very nice!

That piggie definitely deserves a place of prominence on your wall.

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23 April 2009, 16:00

Whitworth

That's very nice, Geedubya!! What did that slab of bacon weigh?

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23 April 2009, 17:57

Geedubya

Whitworth

a tad under 300 lbs.
GWB

24 April 2009, 00:25

Lorenzo

The pig is great...but that rifle....what caliber is that rifle ????

24 April 2009, 02:57

Geedubya

Lorenzo, that is a mannlicher stocked mauser 98, chambered in 35 whelen (30-06 necked up to 35 caliber). It was smithed by a local guy by the name of Wayne Barnett. He was active in the 60's and 70's in the area in which I live in Texas. When I saw the rifle, it was lust at first sight. Although it is as close as it comes to a safe queen, I carry it afield and shoot it. Here are a couple more photos.
GWB

Fair texas hill country buck and 35 whelen

24 April 2009, 03:13

Lorenzo

Obviously I am a genius...while everyone was distracted with that yellowish pig my eyes were focused on the rifle !!!!

It's gorgeous or what ever word you use in english language to describe something unique !!!

24 April 2009, 07:55

hnts4fun

Gorgeous works just fine Lorenzo! The lines of that rifle are sweet. Geedubya, hope you don't mind but pictures of that stock are going in my "wish" file! BTW, Very nice boar and mount.

Matt

PS Tannerite vs Mannlicher? In this instance I believe your weapon of choice was perfect!

26 April 2009, 16:28

packrattusnongratus

That is a great pig and wonderful rifle. Packy

27 April 2009, 05:37

SGraves155

Beautiful rifle--the wood is fantastic! Set trigger and an all-around excellent big game cartridge. That hog would look good in a bar in Razorback Country, and some places in Texas, too.

Steve
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27 April 2009, 07:50

Geedubya

Steve,

Last April I took a 5 day ride with about 20 other old farts. We started at El Dorado, moseyed up to Eureka Springs, then back down. Rode about 200 miles per day. An Ozark kinda thing. I really enjoyed Arkansas, both the scenery and the people.
GWB