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First Kill with a big bore
10 September 2011, 16:43
DeonFirst Kill with a big bore
Hunted my first animal with a big bore last night... 101 kg Bushpig, lets just say its a lot more fun than with the standard 270 or 30-06 and I'm definately addicted now

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10 September 2011, 16:47
NakihunterCan you please post some photos of the rifle the pig and give more details of the load etc.
Congratulations on the fun achievement!
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10 September 2011, 23:47
jeffeossonice... i love big bores
10 September 2011, 23:55
HizziePics or it never happened.
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11 September 2011, 01:52
ovnyI would like see pics. Congratulations.
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11 September 2011, 11:02
tenmikemikequote:
Originally posted by Hizzie:
Pics or it never happened.
Arfcom??

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12 September 2011, 16:28
Deon
Hope this works..
"A peculiar virtue in wildlife ethics is that the hunter ordinarily has no gallery to applaud or disapprove of his conduct. Whatever his acts, they are dictated by his own conscience, rather than by a mob of onlookers. It is difficult to exaggerate the importance of this fact."
12 September 2011, 16:31
DeonIt worked
Blaser R93 .416 Rem Mag
400gr Hornady Round Nose at 2250 fps
Leupold VX7 2.5-10x45
Shot on a bait 2 days before full moon
Like I said, definately more fun than using the standard 270/30-06
"A peculiar virtue in wildlife ethics is that the hunter ordinarily has no gallery to applaud or disapprove of his conduct. Whatever his acts, they are dictated by his own conscience, rather than by a mob of onlookers. It is difficult to exaggerate the importance of this fact."
12 September 2011, 20:50
HizzieBeautiful rifle and a lovely boar. Thanks for posting.
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12 September 2011, 22:21
boom stickCongrats!
12 September 2011, 22:38
capowardVery nice bore Deon!
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John Wayne 13 September 2011, 04:49
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Beaut of a piggy...nice rifle, nice shot!
Respects,
Phill
13 September 2011, 05:39
RustyVery Nice, all around! Congratulations!
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13 September 2011, 06:33
boom stickYou have the big bore grin of satisfaction.
13 September 2011, 06:34
RobgunbuilderNice piggy! I just love shooting pigs with big bores!-Rob
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13 September 2011, 08:50
Dave BushDeon:
Nice pig and great looking Blaser!
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