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Really, two days ago I spent the night at a friend´s farm. there was a sorgum plantatation with lots of pig activity. We (my hunting buddy and I) saw near 11 pigs. We shoot 6 times... We miss all of them !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a disaster, tomorrow I will check the scopes. As I said, Iam very good with them, pigs just love me as I never hurt them. L | ||
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Lorenzo, and you tell us this, most hunters wont! Thanks for been honest. It make you a good person. Check the scope, and shoot on the range. Have been in simular situation as you. Good Luck Matts | |||
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Lorenzo, At least you were out hunting. Better luck next time. GWB | |||
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If you hunt long enough, everyone will experience a miss. It's just part of the hunting equation. But it takes a MAN to step up and admit it! I commend you for that -- and here's hoping the next shots you fire will find their way into some large slabs of bacon...  Bobby Μολὼν λαβέ The most important thing in life is not what we do but how and why we do it. - Nana Mouskouri | |||
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Lorenzo, Caca pasan... Mike Legistine 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. | |||
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Cono, Lorenzo, if you're going to be an honorary Texan, you're going to have to learn how to ADJUST reality a bit.......  Let me rephrase your story a bit: A friend of mine and I went hunting the other night, found some pigs, 6 shots fired, no pigs, I can't believe he didn't kill any......... xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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Thats one I'll have to remember.I've had similar happen on occaision, and solved it by buying a new gun.  | |||
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 The worst thing is that the grass outside the crops was not tall enough to cover their hoofs...  I am going today morning to check the scopes and maybe this evening I return to the farm, it's just an hour away from my house. Thanks for the support, but I have never wounded or missed so much in so little time as this year, maybe I should consider hanging the rifles and play bridge with the ol'ladies L | |||
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Exactly -- you hunt enough, and all kinds of stuff happens. At least you are man enough to admit it -- besides, what's the big deal? Better luck next time! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Lorenzo, I have a friend from Ireland who has a saying, it is, " A lie, well told, will serve as good as the truth anyday" and exageration always makes a story more exciting. Next time you probably ought to tell it something like. the nite was brite, the moon was rite, my bud and I had just satisfied a bevy of beautiful babes and decided to take the edge off by dusting off a couple of wild boars. Well we came up on a mess of hogs in the field. I picked out the biggest meanest one. He was so mean he was shitting nickels. I fired my first shot and hit him right between the eyes. He just blinked, snorted and spit out the bullet. I knew then that we could be in for a long night. Then the boar charged. My bud stood there and fired till he ran out of bullets, being the macho dude he is/was. I got ready to fire, but decided it might be smarter to retreat. To be sure I made my escape, I tripped my bud as I was taking off. When I came to his house today to see wheteher we would be having pork chops or not he did not answer the door. Oh well, evidently its not easy being macho,(or last). I think maybe he should have brought more bullets! Quien Sabe! GWB | |||
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 I bow to the master, first liar never has a chance in Texas......  xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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Talk about the art of spinning yarns around a campfire...those 2 "G" guys would make for some interesting conversations and colorful stories. Heck, they could make Bill Clinton proud...not to mention Nancy Pelosi jealous Just kidding, of course! Bobby Μολὼν λαβέ The most important thing in life is not what we do but how and why we do it. - Nana Mouskouri | |||
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Bobby, Gato and I hooked up about three weeks ago. Ended up having to drive 40 miles just to find a little fruit of the vine. We drained all the bota bags in the vicinity. We're gonna hook up again late June. This time I'll be ready. I have a 500 gallon tank that I'll fill before I leave town(Three super-Walmarts within 5 miles of me). Hey Gato, can you say "Paisano" GWB GWB | |||
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Bobby, Gato and I hooked up about three weeks ago. Ended up having to drive 40 miles just to find a little fruit of the vine. We drained all the bota bags in the vicinity. We're gonna hook up again late June. This time I'll be ready. I have a 500 gallon tank that I'll fill before I leave town(Three super-Walmarts within 5 miles of me). Hey Gato, can you say "Paisano" GWB | |||
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Geedubya: I think I'll bring the wine.........that way I don't have to brush the battery acid off of my teeth........ Bobby: I always carry a few bottles to a get together, cab goes great with Barbeque......but most of the time, I open a bottle and all those light beer drinkers (which everyone knows have no taste) turn up their noses.........well, I didn't plan on GW.....first rattle out of the box, 5 of my 6 bottle supply was gone and dinner the FIRST evening was barely over.......I tell ya, he can drink better than he can tell tales, and that's saying something......but a GREAT TIME was had by all. Looking forward to round two, I have my liver in training...... xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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Gato, I have been heard to say on more than one occasion, that "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy". Looking forward to round 2, my friend. GWB | |||
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My Hat is off to you Lorenzo. In our modern world it seems extremely difficult for people/hunters, to admit to not killing everything they shoot at, at 500+ yards, uphill at a 48 degree angle, during the last 30 seconds of their hunt. Misses happen if you shoot long enough and at enough stuff. Best of Luck on your next hunt, and hopefully it was the scopes and not the excitement of the moment. Even the rocks don't last forever. | |||
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My 7 y.o. son and I went out the other night and I let him shoot the first one. 60 pound pig at 40 yards, .223 to the back of the head, dropped in his tracks. I shoot the the next one 185 pound sow at about 130 yards, clean miss. My son pats me on the shoulder and says "Its o.k. Dad you'll do better next time" | |||
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rem700-3. Years ago a fellow named Art Linkletter published a book. As I remember the title was "Kids say the darndest things". You gotta love it. My three are grown now. Seven is a good age. I found that having my children with me while doing things that I loved or was passionate about was translated to them on a level beyond words. Also it was a great time for communication, as I was not drilling them with questions and could use the time to make application to life's issues. Invest all the time you can with your son. It will pay dividends in the future. Best to you and yours. GWB | |||
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LOL! That's great! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Yeah, it goes by to quickly my oldest leaves for basic training in 5 weeks. Seems like yesterday he was the 7 y.o. sitting beside me in a shooting house. | |||
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You must be proud of him! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Yep!  Lorenzo-We all need those little "humbling moments" once in a while. Just not too often! Good Hunting, Bob Gatogordo and geedubya-I will see you two good for nothin's in two weeks and see if we can get some hogs in the freezer.  There is room for all of God's creatures....right next to the mashed potatoes. http://texaspredatorposse.ipbhost.com/   | |||
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Bob, You wrote, "Gatogordo and geedubya-I will see you two good for nothin's in two weeks......" Now Bob, I can understand my reputation preceding me, but a fine upstanding citizen like Gato, a man who has raised a son so well(Adam), don't you think you're being a tad judgemental?  GWB | |||
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...fortunately, Adam takes after his Mom! I'm looking forward to our hunt! Bob There is room for all of God's creatures....right next to the mashed potatoes. http://texaspredatorposse.ipbhost.com/ | |||
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I'd hate to think that I've been insulted  ......most people have to sleep sometime in a hunting camp .....terrible things can happen in the dark of the night, snakes, scorpions, or worser  .......xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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Gato, just remember who was defending your honor (and bring an extra jug of wine). GWB | |||
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I've got your six, bro.....  There's OTHERS who need to have their affairs in order.....and I'm not talking about them wild wimens...... xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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Gato, My darling bride told me that its ok with her if I hang out with wine swilling, tequila and hog shooting old farts. Its also ok to go hunting as often as I like. However, if she finds out that I'm after those brown double breasted mexican bed thrashers, my cajohnes will be hanging on a wall rather than between my legs. So lets not even go there on wild wimmen, even if they are red headed and bow legged. GWB | |||
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GW: "wild wimmens" was just an expression I heard once, I have no idea what you're talking about and that's my Papagallo's story and I'm sticking to it........ xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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Gato, probably just an expression, or colloquialism you heard years ago from an acquaintance who had visited a "town for boys", near Matamoros or Reyenosa. Quien Sabe GWB | |||
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.....or Nuevo Laredo, or Cuna, or....... xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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At least I know how to keep you from topping ALL of my stories now (a few are okay in the spirit of the vine)......I'm going to take a couple of pics of you sleeping, plug them into the photoshop loose wimmens section, adjust your reality a bit, and threaten to send them to your wife along with a straight razor....... xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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"Town for Boys" reminds me of the old saying...... The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys. xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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Gato, That's for sure, just be careful of the ones that can make you "drip".  GWB | |||
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Reminds me of deer season a couple years ago. I sighted in my .243, as usual, before the first hunt. Made a minor adjustment to the windage. First hunt, a nice 12-point appears at about 100 yds. Careful aim with rest -- clean miss! The buck ran about 20 and stopped, trying to figure out what all the noise was about. The second shot hit him at least a foot from where I intended, but fortunately was enough to put him down. I could not believe I was shooting so poorly. Took the rifle to the range when I got home, and sure enough the windage was a good 12 inches off. When I removed the cap from the adjustment knob, the penny that I had used to adjust the windage before the season fell out. The penny was pressing in on the adjustment and moved the point of aim significantly. Removing the penny cured the problem. | |||
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