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Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11390522 08/22/16
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,150 TX chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna
chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,150 TX	GW's place looks like a lot of the Tx Hill Country looks. "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

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Re: Pretty good boar! chlinstructor #11390981 08/22/16
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 766 Texas M Mohawk Campfire Regular
Mohawk Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2005 Posts: 766 Texas	Based on some of his past posts I'll bet he is a little northwest of Uvalde. Probably out Hwy. 55 towards Rock Springs. No matter, we are talking about the same varmits and what I have seen them do to feeders and the native wildlife. He is hunting some pretty country.

Re: Pretty good boar! Mohawk #11418243 09/05/16
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas G geedubya OP Campfire Outfitter
OP geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas	Originally Posted by Mohawk Based on some of his past posts I'll bet he is a little northwest of Uvalde. Probably out Hwy. 55 towards Rock Springs. No matter, we are talking about the same varmits and what I have seen them do to feeders and the native wildlife. He is hunting some pretty country. I'm hunting on Dolph Brisco's old homestead ranch at Reagan Wells. We are 6 miles in west of SH-83. It rough, wild and beautiful in a harsh way. I luv it! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11418244 09/05/16
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas G geedubya OP Campfire Outfitter
OP geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas	Went back to my lease last weekend for dove season opener. Three weeks ago we were covered up with mourning doves and white-wings. This weekend, not a bird one. Amazing. Did not get the big one I've been gunning for, that was pictured in the previous post. Did manage to tag this one. Not the biggest boar, but pretty good cutters. He had an unusually thick and bristly coat, so I caped him out. Think I'll have his hide tanned. My youngest son's fiance is from Germany. She's been wanting a boar shank to cook. Since he didn't stink I took the loins, tenders, shoulders, hinds and flank meat for carnitas. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11418255 09/05/16
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 57,474 Alaska R rost495 Campfire Kahuna
rost495 Campfire Kahuna R Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 57,474 Alaska	Originally Posted by geedubya Originally Posted by Mohawk Based on some of his past posts I'll bet he is a little northwest of Uvalde. Probably out Hwy. 55 towards Rock Springs. No matter, we are talking about the same varmits and what I have seen them do to feeders and the native wildlife. He is hunting some pretty country. I'm hunting on Dolph Brisco's old homestead ranch at Reagan Wells. We are 6 miles in west of SH-83. It rough, wild and beautiful in a harsh way. I luv it! GWB How much Briscoe land is there... I know it goes down all the way to the mines road and back up to both Laredo and Eagle pass at one time.... We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....

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Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11418267 09/05/16
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA	Great boar GW... Details on the rifle/cartridge used? Last edited by beretzs; 09/05/16. Semper Fi

Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11418370 09/05/16
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,790 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA 1minute Campfire Ranger
1minute Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,790 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA	So how does a brute like that work out as table fare? Or do even the buzzards keep going? Last edited by 1minute; 09/05/16. 1Minute

Re: Pretty good boar! rost495 #11418411 09/05/16
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas G geedubya OP Campfire Outfitter
OP geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas	Rost495, I'm not exactly sure, I think somewhere between 55,000 and 64,000 acres in this ranch. beretzs, That AR is chambered for the 6 x 45 (223 necked up to 6mm). This particular barrel favors the 70 gr. Sierra Blitz over most other fodder I've tried. I do like the Barnes TSX in the small calibers, but I've been amazed at the results I get on game with the Sierra Blitzes at 50 yds or less. The lower was one of 40 struck by Spike's Tactical back in 2009 for a group buy. The upper is a Kies Mfg. ceramic lined barrel for 6 x 45 with 1 in 9 twist. The optics are the Burris MTAC 1-4 x 24mm, illuminated scope topped with the FastFire III, 3MOA dot in Burris PEPR mount. I've zero'd both the scope and the FF3 dot for 50 yds. It works well for when I'm running the roads or running my snare line. 1minute, IMHO, great. If I walk up and can smell them 15 yds. I may take the head for the tushes. Otherwise they are for the buzzards. If they don't smell, be it a boar or sow I've had excellent luck. I usually have them skinned and on ice within 2 hours of the time they are whacked. Sometimes, I will take one hind and brine it for 48 hours, then smoke it for a ham. Other times I will bone out a hind and put in the crock-pot season, and slow cook for 8 hours or so to be used for pulled pork sandwiches. The flank meat I will do carnitas. The loins and tenders I marinate and grill or cut up into chunks and coat and chicken fry! Yum! JAPPFT, GWB Last edited by geedubya; 09/05/16. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11418729 09/05/16
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beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA	Awesome. Looks like it works darn well. Cool cartridge. All of the meat sounds delicious. That's some great eating buddy! Semper Fi

Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11437858 09/15/16
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 41,940 Huntn/Fishn Heaven-NW Ontario New_2_99s Campfire 'Bwana
New_2_99s Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 41,940 Huntn/Fishn Heaven-NW Ontario	Gee', Glad you cleared that up, feared it may have been infamous Ingwe 6.8Gay ! Nice work. Paul. "Kids who grow up hunting, fishing & trapping, do not mug little old Ladies"

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Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11437913 09/15/16
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,914 seattle, wa, usa O okie john Campfire Tracker
okie john Campfire Tracker O Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,914 seattle, wa, usa	Originally Posted by geedubya Originally Posted by Mohawk Based on some of his past posts I'll bet he is a little northwest of Uvalde. Probably out Hwy. 55 towards Rock Springs. No matter, we are talking about the same varmits and what I have seen them do to feeders and the native wildlife. He is hunting some pretty country. I'm hunting on Dolph Brisco's old homestead ranch at Reagan Wells. We are 6 miles in west of SH-83. It rough, wild and beautiful in a harsh way. I've spent a fair amount of time hunting near Sonora, Juno, and Rocksprings over the years. It's definitely beautiful, but it takes a special kind of eyes to really appreciate it. Okie John Originally Posted by Brad If Montana had a standing army, a 270 Win with Federal Blue Box 130's would be the standard issue.

Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11437972 09/15/16
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gopddt55 New Member G Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 17 iowa	great kill

Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11438746 09/15/16
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,150 TX chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna
chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,150 TX	Nice one GW! With all the nice knifes you have, I'd be willing to bet nobody can field dress a hog like you can! "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Pretty good boar! chlinstructor #11448733 09/20/16
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas G geedubya OP Campfire Outfitter
OP geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas	Originally Posted by chlinstructor Nice one GW! With all the nice knifes you have, I'd be willing to bet nobody can field dress a hog like you can! I'm sure there are guys here that could run rings around me. I actually enjoy the skinning and quartering process, and usually don't get in an especially big hurry! BTW, went back last Wednesday to do last minute prep for the Archery season opener on 10/1. Did not see another human being the whole time. Had two close calls, (one involving the puke factor) but made it back with only a few cuts, gouges, embedded cactus spines and a lightly sprained ankle. Perforated three porkers, recovered two. killed a few brewskis! A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11448734 09/20/16
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OP geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas	got to see some gorgeous sunsets and rising ofthe full moon rising on Friday Eve. Got back in time to celebrate my mom's 90th Birthday today with family and friends. I give thanks to my maker daily as I'm blessed beyond measure! JAPPFT, GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11449939 09/20/16
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,842 R RevMike Campfire Tracker
RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,842	Great pics as always, GW. "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11450629 09/21/16
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MadMooner Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,076 South Carolina	GeeDub is always Makin' Bacon! Last edited by MadMooner; 09/21/16. “Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”

Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11451410 09/21/16
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Biebs Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,662	Is that my Sako Bavarian in the photo, or the 308 you already had?

Re: Pretty good boar! Biebs #11451606 09/21/16
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas G geedubya OP Campfire Outfitter
OP geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas	Originally Posted by Biebs Is that my Sako Bavarian in the photo, or the 308 you already had? That one is your 30-06 SBC. A friend picked up 3 boxes of the 165 gr. TSX "Hog Hammer" factory loads. I've nailed two so far with this rifle and plan to carry it next week when I go back to my lease. It is a sweetie! Thanx for a great deal! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Pretty good boar! geedubya #11454466 09/22/16
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 5,481 Between the Treasure and Magic A Akbob5 Campfire Tracker
Akbob5 Campfire Tracker A Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 5,481 Between the Treasure and Magic	Always enjoy the hell out of your posts and pics partner! Thanks for sharing. Bob Enjoy life now -- it has an expiration date. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

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