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What is your RF cartridge of choice and preferred platform for whackin' pigs?
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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OK, so you fellas want an illustration, hey?
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Buddy and I drove up on one last year and all we had was a 22mag in the truck. Got out and put about a 30 min stalk on it, it was about 300 yards away when we started. He dropped it in her tracks with his little savage bolt gun at about 75 yards. About 150lbs. We found out a turkey load to the ribs with put them on their butts too while you get closer for a head shot....if a shotgun and turkey loads is all you have on you.
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My truck gun is a 243 with 105 Hornady HPBT's and it has worked nicely on some smallish pigs I've caught out in the open . I seldom fool with rimfire if pigs are about, because momma might be 200lbs + and 200yds+.
Now with even more aplomb
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You ain't askeerd of big pigs are ya?
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Askeerd? Well.........yeah, kinda! I am a respecter of big pigs, when we are both on the ground and they are within spitting distance. From a vehicle or elevated stand is another matter.
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Last ones I killed back in the late 80's were grand dad's white hogs that ran about 700 lbs each. I used a Stevens .25 rimfire. Wish I had that rifle. I guess it would be considered high fence hunting.
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Had the pleasure of shooting one of the .25 RF some years ago, it's ashame none of the larger caliber RF rounds are in production these days. A .44 Henry would make me grin.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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357 max---70-80LBS porkers--any bigger and they aren't as sweet Used to shoot them on the islands along Bird creek with my 22mag---just for you Dan
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OK, we got CB Shorts, HP shorts, LR and .22 Mag. Any of you .17 jockeys poked Porky with your wee pills???
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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interesting what you can kill w a subsonic .22 lr placed well ...
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interesting what you can kill w a subsonic .22 lr placed well ... Subs don't deform much, placement is everything. When this learning exercise began I found that up to around 80-100 pounds or so that CB shorts would exit broadside shots in the neck, to include mangling the spinal cord. Pop'n flop every time. Standard HP shorts would shatter on the spine but still do the job. No exit. The large pig above, bullet recovered about 6" behind the skull in neck muscle: From the rear looking forward: I also found that the CBs were prone to straighter path wound channels than LR ammo....substantially. Typical range on the shots taken is around 20 yards, longest was measured at 38 yards as I recall. Have yet to use HV RF ammo on hogs.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Looks to me like you've discovered the secret and shouldn't need HV HP's.
There are 2 rules to success:
1. Never tell everything that you know.
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I have but one gun that like HV stuff, that being the 10/22 with a distinct preference for WW Power Point. All the rest like SV ammo from Yurp quite a bit. Of course I don't buy short ammo from Yurp, just use the CCI fodder for the most part to include their CB stuff. 25 yard line, checking zero after a thorough cleaning. CB shorts aren't the best for precision but they are good enough in a short chambered rifle. I have never been able to find this level of precision in the CB Longs in a LR chamber. The .22 GTC is showing promise, but I can't do this all the time. Being a CF round it is a bit off topic.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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I like Remington Yellow Jackets or Vipers out of a Winchester 52B.
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"Chances Will Be Taken"
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I am thinking my Brno will attend.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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Subs don't deform much, placement is everything. When this learning exercise began I found that up to around 80-100 pounds or so that CB shorts would exit broadside shots in the neck, to include mangling the spinal cord. Pop'n flop every time. Standard HP shorts would shatter on the spine but still do the job. No exit. The large pig above, bullet recovered about 6" behind the skull in neck muscle: From the rear looking forward: I also found that the CBs were prone to straighter path wound channels than LR ammo....substantially. Typical range on the shots taken is around 20 yards, longest was measured at 38 yards as I recall. Have yet to use HV RF ammo on hogs. DigitalDan, Your posts have got to be some of the most interesting and informative on the Campfire. Thank you, sir.
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+1 you post some good stuff. On a side note, I've always planed to get one of those BRNOs, I know it's a subjective thing but IMO they've got a quality old school look.
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