Ok Gents it's that time to get things rolling for the annual 24 hour Campfire Hog hunt Same location in Crystal City TX Prickly Pear Outfitters/Thompson Hunting Lodge http://www.thompsonhuntinglodge.com/
March 8-12th Wednesday afternoon arrival hunt Thursday -Saturday and leave Sunday morning.3 hogs per hunter one extra hog is allowed at an additional $100. Cost is $950 per hunter tips for guide and staff are extra and I will post a minimum amount that should be paid. Normal price for this package is $1100
Max of 26 hunters and we are at roughly 20 as I type this. Any previous attendees get 1st dibs, new guys PM me and I'll get you on the list to attend looks to be 6 slots available at this time Deposits will be due by end of Jan.
GWB is a good guy, so are you ingwe. I spent several hours yesterday going to liquor stores, trying to find the right bourbon. Firestone made in Tx (fort worth) bourbon. Sold out everywhere in just days. Wasn't looking for the blended whiskey, just the made in TX. stuff. Maybe next year.
So I'll bring one big bottle of Becky Creek and one big jar of jelly beans for a in between meals snack for you Ingwe the little guy.
So I'll bring one big bottle of Becky Creek and one big jar of jelly beans for a in between meals snack for you Ingwe the little guy.
I'm off the jelly beans, Doctors orders!
But There are no hard and fast rules about Becky Creek!
It's my understanding that doctor's die at an average age of 58 years.
When my dad was 84 I went with him to the GP that was his friend and fishing buddy of numerous years. Prolly for the last 20 years of his life my dad would have a half-pint of Evan Williams nearly every afternoon. I asked the doc, should he stop that. The doc look at me and said, Geedub, what am I gonna tell him at 84, stop drinking and he might live an extra bit. The doc sez hell, I know a lot more old drunks than old doctors.
I'd say a guy wants to slide into his coffin, 30 minutes late with a hi-ball clutched in his mitts, his parts used up singing woo-hoo, what a ride!
Friendly reminder: we had a ball last spring under very adverse conditions, and everyone killed pigs. I was back in November under great conditions and we were covered up with pigs. Worst stand I had 16 in easy rifle range. Samples of the Departed:
Excellent accommodations and food and staff went wayyyy out of their way for us. The meat has been excellent as well!
I killed four hogs in three days , could have killed them all on the first stand, or any other stand. And because Im not a morning person and hunting was so good, I only went out in the evenings, effectively cutting my hunting time in half...
Might do the same in March as there will be an extra day of hunting!
If I suck with the 45 Colt M94 I will have a backup Ruger 250 AI throwing 100 gr TSX's. The latter has not been shot since my youngest, now in college, throttled this boar.
I would really love to join you guys. I have some aoudad hunters coming in around that time, but if I can rearrange things I may be able to attend. I've been wanting to for a couple years anyway. Appears to be a great group and lots of fun.
I checked out the website and the Contact Us tab. It is screwed up because it shows somewhere in the state of Washington/Oregon border.
Funny cause my computer contact us tab shows south Texas. Come and go with up, need to meet a drag racer.
I would like to go and meet you fellas, but I will be busy that weekend. I looked it up by searching the town and it was a little far for me to make it if I could massage my plans.
I'll bring something weatherproof, in case it rains again. Maybe one of Dad's rifles, like the Win M94 he converted to .44-40
I might actually bring a crossbow contraption, too, since I didn't get to shoot a deer with it in archery season.
Always the dilemma. Looked like a M94 45 Colt and a rebarreled Ruger Ultralight 250 AI. You reminded me of the rain so I am thinking my tweaked Ruger 35 Whelen in lieu of the 250. I have not shot since a trip to BC in 2008. Another stunt shooter.
Perhaps it is time for little update, as I have been, it may have been noticed or more likely, not, absent from the 'fire for a while.
After enjoying the life of a roving scientist and guide-for-hire for the first 12 years of my professional life I have gone into harness fulltime a few month back.
With family - this feels like a good choice - even if it means giving up some freedoms - like attending a hog hunt in Texas.
Thank you, Dan, for organizing this in the past.
As an attendee from 2015 and 2016 I want to most harshly reccommend, to the point of being pushy, attendance of this event.
A more relaxed group of "gentle giants" will be hard to find.
Checking schedules at work, may need to switch a call for that Sunday, but will try to make it happen. Of course it also depends on the boss, but may be able to get a compassionate permit since my birthday is March 6th. 7mmRem Mag would be the tool... or a 243
Checking schedules at work, may need to switch a call for that Sunday, but will try to make it happen. Of course it also depends on the boss, but may be able to get a compassionate permit since my birthday is March 6th. 7mmRem Mag would be the tool... or a 243
Checking schedules at work, may need to switch a call for that Sunday, but will try to make it happen. Of course it also depends on the boss, but may be able to get a compassionate permit since my birthday is March 6th. 7mmRem Mag would be the tool... or a 243
Perhaps it is time for little update, as I have been, it may have been noticed or more likely, not, absent from the 'fire for a while.
After enjoying the life of a roving scientist and guide-for-hire for the first 12 years of my professional life I have gone into harness fulltime a few month back.
With family - this feels like a good choice - even if it means giving up some freedoms - like attending a hog hunt in Texas.
Thank you, Dan, for organizing this in the past.
As an attendee from 2015 and 2016 I want to most harshly reccommend, to the point of being pushy, attendance of this event.
A more relaxed group of "gentle giants" will be hard to find.
Carl you will be missed. Best all around shooter I have had the pleasure of shooting with.
I like Booby's shooting ability with big guns like Gunner's Turnbull rifle...I haven't heard a sound like that since a rabbit got caught in a barbed wire fence
Glad to see you up and about Jerry. If you do decide, change your mind that is,to come on down to Tx. in March, I have an idea. Why don't you drive down to Brownwood area of Tx. and you can stay in my 5th wheel trailer for the night on the way down to hog hunt. Break up that long drive down here. Only 4 or 5 hours for the rest of the trip from that point on. Back roads from then on. That's what I do and will do. I hate traveling in DFW, Austin and or San Antonio. So I go the back roads at 70 to 75. You are invited to do this.
Glad to see you up and about Jerry. If you do decide, change your mind that is,to come on down to Tx. in March, I have an idea. Why don't you drive down to Brownwood area of Tx. and you can stay in my 5th wheel trailer for the night on the way down to hog hunt. Break up that long drive down here. Only 4 or 5 hours for the rest of the trip from that point on. Back roads from then on. That's what I do and will do. I hate traveling in DFW, Austin and or San Antonio. So I go the back roads at 70 to 75. You are invited to do this.
Checking schedules at work, may need to switch a call for that Sunday, but will try to make it happen. Of course it also depends on the boss, but may be able to get a compassionate permit since my birthday is March 6th. 7mmRem Mag would be the tool... or a 243
If only this didn't fall smack dab in the middle of the busiest time of the year for me, I would be there in a heartbeat. The logistics of getting away from the hatchery are daunting though. Maybe next year.
If anyone, two to three folks tops, needs a pick-up at the San Antonio airport and/or a room to sleep pre/post hunt, a ride to/from the hunt, etc, I am happy to accommodate. Just let me know.
If anyone, two to three folks tops, needs a pick-up at the San Antonio airport and/or a room to sleep pre/post hunt, a ride to/from the hunt, etc, I am happy to accommodate. Just let me know.
I have utilized Eds service before! I can HIGHLY recommend it! Nice gesture on your part Ed!
I'll be cruising by you this time...driving down, gonna take home a load of meat and tack another hunt on before or after the pig hunt, so my plans are in the air right now.....other than to see you there on time!
If anyone, two to three folks tops, needs a pick-up at the San Antonio airport and/or a room to sleep pre/post hunt, a ride to/from the hunt, etc, I am happy to accommodate. Just let me know.
I have utilized Eds service before! I can HIGHLY recommend it! Nice gesture on your part Ed!
I'll be cruising by you this time...driving down, gonna take home a load of meat and tack another hunt on before or after the pig hunt, so my plans are in the air right now.....other than to see you there on time!
Look forward to seeing you Tom. My son made a pot of elk chili yesterday advising me that I was down to about 25# of last years elk. So, a pig or two will make it home with me as well.
Perhaps it is time for little update, as I have been, it may have been noticed or more likely, not, absent from the 'fire for a while.
After enjoying the life of a roving scientist and guide-for-hire for the first 12 years of my professional life I have gone into harness fulltime a few month back.
With family - this feels like a good choice - even if it means giving up some freedoms - like attending a hog hunt in Texas.
Thank you, Dan, for organizing this in the past.
As an attendee from 2015 and 2016 I want to most harshly reccommend, to the point of being pushy, attendance of this event.
A more relaxed group of "gentle giants" will be hard to find.
Carl, sorry to hear that you can't make it. I really enjoyed hearing your hunting stories and your knowledge of such. You're a fine gentleman and will be missed. Good luck to you in your new venture.
Will definitely make my best attempt at it, depends on people willing to trade and wife willing to allow said expense and staying home with the 4 kids Maybe bring the 7yo?
Originally Posted by tex_n_cal
Sponxx makes excellent exotic drinks
I am always willing to make some more, just need to attend more get-togethers
Originally Posted by geedubya
would enjoy seeing you there.
Geedub - will enjoy meeting you too, we have not managed to meet yet!
Anyone bringing some big bores? I'm planning on a 375 Ruger for a trail run before it goes to AK on my bear hunt.
Among other things, probably the .475 Turnbull. Probably not going to load it full tilt however
On the last day the pigs were real skittish, and twice on me they ran out, spun a u-turn and ran back in the brush. The second time I was ready and nailed a running sow with the AR10.
I'm really thinking a new big bore camera lens, given the variety of wildlife and birds that were out.
Anyone bringing some big bores? I'm planning on a 375 Ruger for a trail run before it goes to AK on my bear hunt.
You gonna hunt Brown Bear in AK?? Jealous here!
Im bringing a big bore to the pig hunt...My Ruger #1 in .222
I will also be bringing the Grand Prize for the Piggy Dinkathon....though I think you are trying to hedge your bets by blowing two pounds off a four pound pig with that .375...
Yes on the grizzly hunt. I plan on testing out my 270 grain hand loads out of that 375 Ruger. I'm planning on shooting a couple of eating size porkers. Then, I hope a big boar comes in so I can shoot it thru the shoulders--- I want to see what that Hornady bullet does.
Plus I got several boxes of 300 grain Hornady factory loads as a back up load.
Yes on the grizzly hunt. I plan on testing out my 270 grain hand loads out of that 375 Ruger. I'm planning on shooting a couple of eating size porkers. Then, I hope a big boar comes in so I can shoot it thru the shoulders--- I want to see what that Hornady bullet does.
Plus I got several boxes of 300 grain Hornady factory loads as a back up load.
Bob I used the 270 grain Hornady basic bullet on a lot of plains game in Africa, it performed flawlessly. Wouldn't think twice about sticking a grizzly with it.
Yes on the grizzly hunt. I plan on testing out my 270 grain hand loads out of that 375 Ruger. I'm planning on shooting a couple of eating size porkers. Then, I hope a big boar comes in so I can shoot it thru the shoulders--- I want to see what that Hornady bullet does.
Plus I got several boxes of 300 grain Hornady factory loads as a back up load.
Bob I used the 270 grain Hornady basic bullet on a lot of plains game in Africa, it performed flawlessly. Wouldn't think twice about sticking a grizzly with it.
I have been considering my muzzleloader as well. I have never slapped a critter with it. So I am down to my M94 45 Colt throwing 260 gr Partitions, my old M77 35 Whelen throwing 225 gr TSX's, my Browning M71 Carbine throwing 220 gr Barnes RNSP's or my 416 Rem M70 throwing some old .049" jacketed Barnes RNSP's. I will likely bring three along with a proper handgun. Why not???
Along with a yearly pig hunt there should be an ice fishing get together. That could be fun. Sometimes I hate raising fish that feeds the world, they determine my schedule. But its important so I keep on trucking on.
Along with a yearly pig hunt there should be an ice fishing get together. That could be fun. Sometimes I hate raising fish that feeds the world, they determine my schedule. But its important so I keep on trucking on.
I am in. Now retired I need to ice fish around my place in north Idaho. Arrange a trip and I am sure folks would go.
I appreciate the offer, when you want to come up and get some 'buts or rockfish you let me know. Oh yeah, salmon too.
I have fished Henry's lake in Idaho with a buddy of mine. Got a nice cutty there. Idaho was cool.
This is my current coozy I used on NYE.
My buddy had it and I used it when we used to hang out. He actually lost it out of the back of his skiff and it washed up on the beach in front of his house 6 months later. He gave it to me before he left.
It wouldn't be this year, just an idea for the future.
At one time some guys in Alaska talked about arranging a Campfire Caribou hunt, but I don't think it got anywhere. Think the logistics and potential liabilities limited the interest. A fishing trip might be more do-able, however.
At least initially I'll probably hunt with Dad's Model 94 in .44-40, which he converted from .30-30 many years ago. It has a receiver sight and I'm told shoots well. The front sight is plain black though, so I need to change that. Maybe borrow some neon day-glo nail polish from Ingwe, to make it show up better against a black pig...
Maybe borrow some neon day-glo nail polish from Ingwe, to make it show up better against a black pig...
Pat, you can also Shoot a neon-colored pig and let Ingwe save the polish... at his age he probably shakes a lot and spills it all over while doing his nails
I have been considering my muzzleloader as well. I have never slapped a critter with it. So I am down to my M94 45 Colt throwing 260 gr Partitions, my old M77 35 Whelen throwing 225 gr TSX's, my Browning M71 Carbine throwing 220 gr Barnes RNSP's or my 416 Rem M70 throwing some old .049" jacketed Barnes RNSP's. I will likely bring three along with a proper handgun. Why not???
Maybe borrow some neon day-glo nail polish from Ingwe, to make it show up better against a black pig...
Pat, you can also Shoot a neon-colored pig and let Ingwe save the polish... at his age he probably shakes a lot and spills it all over while doing his nails
That was mean
If you are going to be there, I'm going to push you down, sit on you, and force you to drink a lite beer!
Maybe borrow some neon day-glo nail polish from Ingwe, to make it show up better against a black pig...
Pat, you can also Shoot a neon-colored pig and let Ingwe save the polish... at his age he probably shakes a lot and spills it all over while doing his nails
That was mean
If you are going to be there, I'm going to push you down, sit on you, and force you to drink a lite beer!
OOOOOHHHHH. I'd pay good money to see you try that!
Is Tide Jr. coming, or does the USMC still have his ass?
Brian, Thanks for asking. It appears he will still be enjoying the hospitality and brotherhood of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children and unable to make this year's hunt.
Maybe borrow some neon day-glo nail polish from Ingwe, to make it show up better against a black pig...
Pat, you can also Shoot a neon-colored pig and let Ingwe save the polish... at his age he probably shakes a lot and spills it all over while doing his nails
That was mean
If you are going to be there, I'm going to push you down, sit on you, and force you to drink a lite beer!
OOOOOHHHHH. I'd pay good money to see you try that!
Ed
Online rasslin' threat!! Not sure if I should feel honored or afraid?
I see the conversation at home - Honey, knife-hunting the 400lbs pigs was fine, I got dirty and bruised wraslin a senior citizen over a lite beer and his walker.
I'll have to wash my mouth with pisco if the lite beer thing happens - which means at least texncal and Ed-too-many letters will defend me, so the pisco gets used more wisely.
BTW - Ed check your PM's re: visiting and possible dates.
Didn't the judge's bribe last year consist of Maker's Mark?
Perhaps...in all the confusion and excitement over the contest, plus which was [bleep], Bobs rabbit or his piggie, the judge may have over-imbibed in the bribe, and I've forgotten a lot....
Well then Roger, your company will have some wells then. That's the way life works. But you really do need to make it so you can get me up in the mornings.
Is Tide Jr. coming, or does the USMC still have his ass?
Brian, Thanks for asking. It appears he will still be enjoying the hospitality and brotherhood of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children and unable to make this year's hunt.
Joel
Sorry to hear that, I was looking forward to seeing him and Bobby skinny dip again.
Sorry to hear that Roger. I guess when you finally get a job doing what you want to do, beggars can't be choosers. I hope you can get there. Plus, if you don't come, who the hell's gonna bring the shrimp?
This will be my first pig hunt. Have several new to me rifles that need to become proven killers. . A Springer .30-06, a Savage 99 in .300 Sav. Saw someone bringing a muzzleloader that should be good to 200 yds. Also have an XP-100 in .250 Ackley which a) is hard to shoot in the field, and b) might be a bit light, although I've seen that a .270 can kill a pig. ;-)
I'm looking forward to meeting this Becky everyone is talking about. I really hope she is as easy as everyone says she is!
FYI I am the back to back winner of the dinkathon(the deer one) This basically equates to good tender eats and bragging rights for another year Party to celebrate on the River walk...and at camp too! Woooo!
At least you got one. I did get to spend a couple of days in the woods with my favorite rifle though. I heard an elk bugle from the Cache Creek but not even a doe was to be seen. I can't wait for this get together and a chance to get some pigs.
This will be my first pig hunt. Have several new to me rifles that need to become proven killers. . A Springer .30-06, a Savage 99 in .300 Sav. Saw someone bringing a muzzleloader that should be good to 200 yds. Also have an XP-100 in .250 Ackley which a) is hard to shoot in the field, and b) might be a bit light, although I've seen that a .270 can kill a pig. ;-)
I'm looking forward to meeting this Becky everyone is talking about. I really hope she is as easy as everyone says she is!
Fred
Fred most shots will be under 100 yds. We have killed a lot of hogs on these hunts with .223's so the .250 AI pistol will work good. The blinds are hard sided so it will be easy to get a solid rest for the XP. Ill bring my Savage 99 in .250-3000 open sights.
Been digging through my shelves and found three boxes of 35 Whelen handloads from years past. One using the 250 gr Partition (south Texas nilgai 1999), another with the 250 gr Speer (two Alberta black bear 2005) and the most recent with the 225 gr TSX (NE BC elk and moose 2008). I am thinking I may bring the Speer load. This, an EdM tweaked M77 RS, will be my chitty weather rifle.
Thanks 7. That means three rifles, the xp, shotgun, fishing rod. . Good thing I have a truck!
Question for the group.: wife wants to come down, but will has no desire to participate with this group. . How does she know this never having been on the fire? If she goes to what she calls the civilized world while the rest of us are makin bacon, will I be handicapped not having a vehicle? She swears she will pick me up after the hunt. .
Thanks 7. That means three rifles, the xp, shotgun, fishing rod. . Good thing I have a truck!
Question for the group.: wife wants to come down, but will has no desire to participate with this group. . How does she know this never having been on the fire? If she goes to what she calls the civilized world while the rest of us are makin bacon, will I be handicapped not having a vehicle? She swears she will pick me up after the hunt. .
Fred
No vehicles needed. They drive you to and from the stand. No need to leave we have everything we need. Food, drinks, hogs and Bobby "RockChucker for entertainment"
Thanks 7. That means three rifles, the xp, shotgun, fishing rod. . Good thing I have a truck!
Question for the group.: wife wants to come down, but will has no desire to participate with this group. . How does she know this never having been on the fire? If she goes to what she calls the civilized world while the rest of us are makin bacon, will I be handicapped not having a vehicle? She swears she will pick me up after the hunt. .
Fred
My wife and children came last year. They/we stayed in the Hampton Inn in Carrizo Springs about 12 miles south of the ranch. It took me less than twenty minutes to get out the door and show up at the ranch. Due to the oil bust the rooms were reasonable. I think only two other rooms were being rented. I would start checking for rooms now though.
Tikka CTR 6.5 Creedmoor S/S Leupold 3.5 10x40mm cds Ammo- 143 ELD X For now
I love Tikka's and am a fan of the Creedmoor too. You did good, Gordon, my friend.
I have never shot a Tikka. I think this one will be fun. May take it out in the morning to range and see what I can do with it at 100. Ammo is going to be factory Hornady 143 ELD's until I can get the dies and whatever powder and some more 143's together. I guess I owe the drink this time at the hunt. One becky creek coming up.
Garrison wrote this on his blog in a earlier time for his production.
Author’s Note: This blog is dedicated to all the “professional investors” who, in the early 2000s, told me I’d never be able to make my own bourbon in Texas and should just buy it from a large producer like everyone else does. You sons-of-bitches will never know the pride I feel right now.
I'll wait a few days before re sending. My wife says we live in the middle of the forest and our mail often seems like it. I sent a deposit for cabin rental to Winnipeg three weeks before our trip. It got there one week after. Not sure who to blame for that one, but I could have walked it there quicker!
Well it hasn't cleared the bank cause I haven't got it yet...give um a couple more days then proceed accordingly When mail arrives latter this morning I'll post weather I received any deposits or not.
Range trip today - The Marlin .35 Remington shot well, ditto the #1 .38-55. The Winchester .44-40 needs a bit more work, and a finer front sight, but should be fine.
I will throw in a case of wine and some stuff in jars. Not sure what will be in the jars because they are empty! Will try for some canned, smoked fish of some color!
Range trip today - The Marlin .35 Remington shot well, ditto the #1 .38-55. The Winchester .44-40 needs a bit more work, and a finer front sight, but should be fine.
I have a side deal going with Bob the "Bullshooter". Since he has a beautiful fusil that digests lead, and I have a plentiful supply of lead, we are going to do a trade. Today I began the melt and clean portion of lead preparation: [img:center]http://[/img]
It's a lead pipe cinch!
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This finished ingots will be tomorrow. Then to the range.
The .44-40 is a bit of an anomaly - it's a Model 94 Winchester. Dad had picked up a Model 94 in .30-30 around 1980 or so, and years later learned that some were sold in Canada in .44-40. He located the parts, and installed them. I later added a Lyman 66 receiver sight.
I slugged the bore today, and found it measured .4295", so .44 mag pistol bullets should work fine in it. Guess that will be my approach
I'm a Bob, but y'all can call me Otis Campbell! Hope there is enough beer for the rest of you! I'm bringing my Westernfield in 405 Jess, my Howa in 358 Win. and my Mark X in 7x57! Should be able to kill something!
Range trip today - The Marlin .35 Remington shot well, ditto the #1 .38-55. The Winchester .44-40 needs a bit more work, and a finer front sight, but should be fine.
I need to finish the workup of some hog loads for an M98 in 6/284 so I drove out to the local range, which I had not visited since 23 December.
We've had 60 inches of snow since then. Here's a photo of the drive entrance this AM: . . That snow pile is 6+ feet high, shoved there by the local road crews that use the drive as a winter snow dump for excess snow from the county road. I thought about walking in, but decided against it after I climbed to the top of the pile and looked down at the gate and drive: . . Breaking a trail for a quarter-mile of snow while towing a toboggan full of rifle stuff didn't seem attractive. I'll go to another range 25 miles away which is likely to be plowed.
At least the sun was shining - for the first time in more than a couple of weeks.
I feel your pain in Nortern Minnesota. We have at least two feet on the ground. And it has been too cold to think about venturing out. Should be above zero this week, so maybe I can try a few loads. Or go ice fishing!
This is the Creedmore 6.5 after working with the scope for a while. Needs just a little more work. Factory 143 ELD X all I have right now.
This is the 5.56 Noveske 77 gr, Sierra of different flavors. Reloads, Winchester match etc. Picture is of the LABT Secnar 77gr. for the hunting end of things. Other rounds were 77 in SMK.
Great on the dies. I will get some soon. Have the compression die for the 44 headed this way. Really hope to get it all together before hog hunt. Oh I did buy 2 boxes of BP 44-40 from them. So if it's going to malfunction, I'll try to get that to happen before you shoot it.
I dug out my Ruger Whelen today and decided to throw a patch down the bore. I have not shot it since thumping a moose and elk in northern BC in 2008. Oops. The bore was loaded with Barnes TSX stuff. I felt like a bit of an azz putting a rifle away dirty for so long. I also dug out the "box" of handloads used (225 gr TSX via RL-15) to find six rounds and forty four pieces of brass. So it is load time tomorrow for a range trip Wednesday. I am bringing along a a custom Ruger Bisley 44 Mag and was happy to find a box of fifty loaded with the Beartooth 290 gr LFN's via HS-6. A nice mild load that should run 1000 - 1100 fps. The 45 Colt brass is now clean and ready to load tomorrow with the 260 gr Partition via LilGun for the M94. It is nice to be playing with guns for a change as I have been wrapped working on my Mustang.
Great on the dies. I will get some soon. Have the compression die for the 44 headed this way. Really hope to get it all together before hog hunt. Oh I did buy 2 boxes of BP 44-40 from them. So if it's going to malfunction, I'll try to get that to happen before you shoot it.
I'm going to load jacketed bullets in my .44-40, and put a dab of Ingwe pink nail polish on the primers. Don't load any in your 1873
Great on the dies. I will get some soon. Have the compression die for the 44 headed this way. Really hope to get it all together before hog hunt. Oh I did buy 2 boxes of BP 44-40 from them. So if it's going to malfunction, I'll try to get that to happen before you shoot it.
I'm going to load jacketed bullets in my .44-40, and put a dab of Ingwe pink nail polish on the primers. Don't load any in your 1873
My .270 Super grade is home and looks even better in person! I'll try and get some pics later. Put a new VX3 Leupold 3.5x10 with Leupold DD bases and low rings....me likey! Gonna try and roll some hand-loads out tonight and get her to the range tomorrow
I could bring my Ruger #1 .270 - haven't shot it in a couple years. Last time I had it at the range I was shooting other stuff at 50 yards. I decided just to check zero on it, and after 3 shots there was one caliber-sized hole in the target. I was a little concerned and raised the POA an inch. A new hole appeared exactly an inch above the other. So with a 10x scope at 50 yards the first 3 shots looked like 1 hole
The 35 Whelen was dialed in today. I seated the loads (225 gr TSX) I had from a 2008 hunt .030" deeper and I went from 1 1/2" groups to 1", consistently. Same thing I saw with the 140 gr TSX in my 270 Montana. They do like a long run IME. The Ruger weighs a hair under 7 1/2 #, forgot what a thumper it was. The M94 45 Colt was doing weird things so I stopped. I am going to swap scope and rings, scrub the bore (I realized I never have since I have bought it) and give it another go tomorrow.
Trying my best to make things work, but life gets in the way. Youngest turns 1 on March 5th, I turn *** on the 6th. I still have not been able to wiggle out a 24h shift for Sun 12th, which would mean coming back on Sat.
Kids start springbreak that weekend and wife most likely wouldn't be the happiest with me gone hunting/working and her dealing with 4 kids on her own for that long. Go ahead and secure someone else if needed, if things align and I can join I will let you guys know, and no hard feelings if there are no slots left...
Lots of guys I would have liked to meet, including rasslin in the mud with Ingwe. Hopefully next year scheduling looks better.
As long as there is still pussy.... I'd rather not just be whipped The 24h ICU shift is a bi*ch too, and trust me I am trying my best, sometimes it's not enough. Maybe I'll march and cry in a safe space and complain that clearly you are not sensitive to my schedule needs. I know that will for suuuure make you change the dates, or I'll be told to GFM which is a valid answer too.
Sponxx, you being who you are with your future, just employ help for your wife for a few days. Get someone from the building you work at and you know. This is the "WAY". You really do need a break from life at times.
The first night we were out, Me, Roof, 7mmMato, and Sandcritter shot 5. Sandcritter and I had to double up and he shot this sow that had to weigh 200 lbs. Roof shot 2 and Mato and I each shot 1. It was so much pork that we broke the guides rack off of the back of the truck. After 4 wheeling it up to where Roof was, we found that the rack was dragging on the ground and a pig was missing. So we had to load the pigs in the back of the truck while walking in a foot of mud. After getting turned around, we found the pig a couple of hundred yards down the trail. I thought we were going to get hung up in the mud. We could have killed 10 pigs that night if we wanted to. They were everywhere as soon as the sun went down.
I'm not sure where Sandcritter was for this picture.
Working a 24 will get you down I'm sure. Bet you have done it before. Your very brave to have 4 young kids, I had to stop at two.
We are going to have a great time. As you schedule for next year, think about 2nd weekend in March. Maybe it will work out. The same birthdays and you will have the same kids, but you will fit in to this group for sure.
Or keep the name of the place and set your own trip up and take all of the family. One room has 3 queen size beds, that should fit your group.
Was the meat good or had strong game taste? I've heard wild hogs can get nasty
I found it to be really dry, almost like deer meat. It has no fat. It did have a little bit of a wild taste, but nothing out of the norm for wild game. Other than that, it was fine. All of the pigs I kept were small, about 100 lbs. The guides say the big ones aren't as good.
Kinda my rule, If I walk up on a hoglet I shoot and I can smell him 15' away as I approach, or when I start skinning if the critter has abscesses or tumors, then I don't keep the meat, other than that its all good.
I shot 4 on the campfire hunt and brought back six hoglets.
loins are great
ribs are good
bone out hams for pulled pork
I will brine the hinds for a couple days to do hams
and smoke or
season
we eat the heck out of wild pork. I wet age it for 5 or six days then put it up.
what I don't eat I give away or trade for spicy pork tamales from one of my tenants Abuelas. Usually don't take that long to go thru a bunch of pork!
shot some of the rifles today. After some fiddling, tested handloads, got the .44-40 & .38-55 shooting at about the speed I wanted, but need to do some more work on them. The Marlin .35 Rem seem pretty reliable and solid.
I have a side deal going with Bob the "Bullshooter". Since he has a beautiful fusil that digests lead, and I have a plentiful supply of lead, we are going to do a trade. Today I began the melt and clean portion of lead preparation
Originally Posted by Ranger_Green
Bob! (Bulshooter) Here's the finished product: If you want more, just holler.
Tracy- Many, many thanks for your time and effort in procuring and processing the lead.
It looks like you've prepped 72 ingots. That's more than sufficient. It will take me a fair while to convert those into lead round balls and shoot them downrange. If events work as planned, you may certainly shoot some yourself with the fusil in March.
My trade-goods are sitting in a box located next to the front door to help me remember to bring them to the shoot. More than the lead, I'm happily anticipating seeing you again. You and your family are special persons - my wife fell in love with your girls singing on the video you posted last year.
I too am looking forward to meeting this cast of characters! I keep hearing the need for tall boots for the mud, but I suspect they will come in handy for some of the bull sessions! A bit of concern though about pictures. . Photographic evidence can be a major source of embarrassment!
Go south of Uvalde on 83, through LaPryor to Ranch Road 1025. Go east on Ranch Road 1025 until you hit Road 395 on the right. Take 395 south about 6 miles and you will see Thompsons Hunting Camp gate on the left..thats your entrance.
Gonna add a bit of fun and competition to the extravaganza Biggest Pig contest with a prize Who ever kills the largest hog (boar or sow) will win this brand new Hess Knifeworks Whitetail Hunter knife. Outfitter will judge size(weight) If they have a scale we will use that if not outfitter will decide winner
Gonna add a bit of fun and competition to the extravaganza Biggest Pig contest with a prize Who ever kills the largest hog (boar or sow) will win this brand new Hess Knifeworks Whitetail Hunter knife. Outfitter will judge size(weight) If they have a scale we will use that if not outfitter will decide winner
I'm going to have to start running around with the people who formerly stayed in the big house. The reprobates from the disciplinary barracks are trouble makers.
Full House good deal. I must have the knife. Ranger Green bring me some of those lead ingots. Bout 300 lbs worth. Ill shoot my pig and fill it full of the lead. I have heard of fish tournaments being won this way.
Looking forward to meeting this group. The El Numero Uno was never meant to reflect on me; It's what I collect The Number One- Ruger that is. I am planning on bringing one of last years 275 Rigby in the 1A.
Looking forward to meeting this group. The El Numero Uno was never meant to reflect on me; It's what I collect The Number One- Ruger that is. I am planning on bringing one of last years 275 Rigby in the 1A.
Well, with El Numero Uno on-board I guess it's time to blood the Ruger 7x57 No 1. Bob
Bob, I think you got that Boddington Leopard from me. That was the best wood of any of the Leopards that I had! I ought to bring that 30/06 Centennial I got from you and folks could really drool over nice wood on the newer Ruger No.1's. It's Circassian too, which was not used on very many of the 30/06 Centennials.
Looking forward to meeting this group. The El Numero Uno was never meant to reflect on me; It's what I collect The Number One- Ruger that is. I am planning on bringing one of last years 275 Rigby in the 1A.
El Numero Uno: I'll be bringing a little #1-A in a .222 and use it if the weather is good, otherwise I'll break out a stainless steel rubber gun in the rain.
Looking forward to meeting this group. The El Numero Uno was never meant to reflect on me; It's what I collect The Number One- Ruger that is. I am planning on bringing one of last years 275 Rigby in the 1A.
Well, with El Numero Uno on-board I guess it's time to blood the Ruger 7x57 No 1. Bob
That's probably the best looking Boddington I've seen, besides Brittany
The .30-40 could come out & play... as well as the .475 Turnbull
Bob, I think you got that Boddington Leopard from me. That was the best wood of any of the Leopards that I had! I ought to bring that 30/06 Centennial I got from you and folks could really drool over nice wood on the newer Ruger No.1's. It's Circassian too, which was not used on very many of the 30/06 Centennials.
Yes, I did; that Boddington Leopard is the nicest No 1 of several I've had. It groups as well as it looks, too!
Here's a picture of those two No 1 buttstocks together...
The .475 has decent wood; more importantly is quite accurate with its heavy 500gr Woodleigh loads. A bit much for pigs, though. There's a lot of .475 bullets out there, so I may try to work up a good reduced load in the next month.
If weather looks fair I may just bring the No 1 and the M70 Supergrade both good lookers...if not I'll bring the .444 though it's still good looking it can get a little wet and dirty
Bob never met the man, seems to be a FFl just like you but he lives in Tex and likes Rugers. We have 26 different people attending from all over the US. Several LEO's (they are all really good people). Have retired people. Working people. Just good traditional people. Oh ya can't forget the engineers, retired and working.
Seems in the past all became friends by the end of the trip.
Shotgunners-can't forget that group, they are good. They spent hours on the range shooting 100's of clays between hunts.
This place is really neat, like a motel in one respect, maids to clean your room daily. WIFI (slow with 30 or so I-phones on line), good food 3 times a day. Cigars in the evening. Free beer in the evening. Fishing if you choose. Hogs seems to be several. Bring a lawn chair just in case if you are driving in. We have 6 Bobs coming. That's a lot.
OK all present and accounted for(except rockchucker as he is on hold till FEB 20 due to a work consideration) I'll be sending out the deposit this week.We are good to go! Tee shirts closed out and we should have them shipped to us with in a couple weeks final tally was 29 sold.
Damn! You guys are a bunch of enablers. . I have wanted a No 1 but have never pulled the trigger, so to speak! I'll be poking around to see what I can find up here on the frozen tundra. But it seems numero uno has already been taken!
And then to hear about reprobates and a bunch of bobs? This could get interesting!
Be more than happy to, and I'd like that, but that's up to the powers that be.
Being just a sophomore in the peck(er)ing order I'll defer to you and Dan!
ya!
GWB
it shall be done so be it
There you go GWB!! Dan says it is so!
Because Dan doesn't want to bunk with me.......and he doesn't sleep anyway,so he would keep me wake and make me lose my beauty sleep..which we all know I desperately need....
A person needs to be wary around this bunch. Bunch of deplorable enablers. Probably wont be a decent shot in the whole bunch excluding myself. Ill try and bring a couple extra chairs for the fellows that fly in. Any one having trouble killing there allotment of pigs I can help you out for a small fee. Really looking forward to this and meeting the New guys.
Non-resident 5-Day Special Hunting Type 157: $48 Legal for any period of 5 consecutive days (valid hunting dates will be printed on the license when issued). Valid to hunt:
exotic animals, all legal game birds (except turkeys), all nongame animals, squirrel, javelina and alligator (not valid for other game animals, NOT VALID FOR DEER).
Ok looks like we are full up ... El_Numero_Uno has hopped in!
Patrick better bring a fat wallet...
Ha tell me about it I'm thinking about bringing the No 1 swede instead of the .444 for this special guests appearance
I try to be pragmatic about #1's. I only have 15 of them. And I shoot all, none are safe queens.
The one I want at the moment, out of the current runs, is a #1S, in .44 mag. It has a 20" medium contour barrel, and should be a very handy companion to a .44 mag revo. Supposedly Ruger's only making about 60 of them. There's one of GB right now, but the wood is pretty plain, and I try to hold out for good wood
There is also a K1V .458 Lott on GB now. That's the heavy stainless barrel & action. Walnut stock. Supposedly 12 of them made. tempting, though a Lott isn't high on my wish list.
Seems like a lot of the legends of the Campfire will be attending. I'm happy to just be in the aura generated. Bob
Well I don't really consider myself a Legend. But I guess word of my shooting and general good looks and ability to pick up any and all good looking women has gotten out.
All joking aside this is a good group of easy going highly intelligent folks. Not sure why they keep letting me come back.
Tex&Cal, The 44 Mag on GB yesterday is not the real pic of a 44. They are shipping and this seller is try to get a leg up. Am hoping for better wood. All the 275 Rigby's I got were nice; nothing special, but "pretty". I should have at least a couple 44's by next week. They are spoken for. Hoping for quite a few more.
Spoke with Kevin our outfitter this morning Deposit goes out Monday He reiterated what Ingwe stated a new cook that is very good He will again get brisket for us per my request
Well if we are going to do the rooms that way. Houston Pat, care to share a room again this year? Not sure if Roger H. is coming or not. May be one short for a 3 person room.
Charles, you want to be roommates again this year? Ranger Green was our 3rd correct? Same room as last year?
Fine with me. Im easy to get along with. Hell Ill sleep in the pickup if need be. Yep Ranger Green was the other. Except the night Birdwatcher dropped in.
Well if we are going to do the rooms that way. Houston Pat, care to share a room again this year? Not sure if Roger H. is coming or not. May be one short for a 3 person room.
going to be nilgia hunting that week with doc, lieghton and allan kidson.
Seems like a lot of the legends of the Campfire will be attending. I'm happy to just be in the aura generated. Bob
Well I don't really consider myself a Legend. But I guess word of my shooting and general good looks and ability to pick up any and all good looking women has gotten out.
All joking aside this is a good group of easy going highly intelligent folks (and Ranger Green too!). Not sure why they keep letting me come back.
Well if we are going to do the rooms that way. Houston Pat, care to share a room again this year? Not sure if Roger H. is coming or not. May be one short for a 3 person room.
Third bed might be a good place for the #1 guy? That's if we get to choose. Up to Dan at the end. He may not want it as I don't have a #1 and just bringing a Creedmoor and a AR. Plus the 44/40, Rem #1 rolling block (for you to look at) and a A-5 look alike for the Shotguns guys that are flying in.
Well if we are going to do the rooms that way. Houston Pat, care to share a room again this year? Not sure if Roger H. is coming or not. May be one short for a 3 person room.
going to be nilgia hunting that week with doc, lieghton and allan kidson.
Third bed might be a good place for the #1 guy? That's if we get to choose. Up to Dan at the end. He may not want it as I don't have a #1 and just bringing a Creedmoor and a AR. Plus the 44/40, Rem #1 rolling block (for you to look at) and a A-5 look alike for the Shotguns guys that are flying in.
I am honored to share lodging with any of this group. The only thing that matters to me is distance to the head. . This thimble bladder is often in constant motion ;-)
I am honored to share lodging with any of this group. The only thing that matters to me is distance to the head. . This thimble bladder is often in constant motion ;-)
No worries..you'll be in good company...theres more than one of us like that....
I'm good with the rooming arrangements! As noted by others, I do get up to pee; don't snore to bad(per my wife) What time does the crowd start showing up at the Ranch?
Lee I'll get a time from the outfitter as to when he'd like us to arrive.If they have hunters before us they need to clean rooms and change bedding and get things organized and reset. As we get closer I'll touch base and post arrival time It will be some time in the afternoon as they like everyone to check zero on their guns before we hunt Thursday morning
OK we have a spot that has opened up if anyone was on the fence you got a last minute reprieve...Sakohunter264 has an unforeseen work conflict and won't be able to attend
OK we have a spot that has opened up if anyone was on the fence you got a last minute reprieve...Sakohunter264 has an unforeseen work conflict and won't be able to attend
OK we have a spot that has opened up if anyone was on the fence you got a last minute reprieve...Sakohunter264 has an unforeseen work conflict and won't be able to attend
Seems like a lot of the legends of the Campfire will be attending. I'm happy to just be in the aura generated. Bob
Well I don't really consider myself a Legend. But I guess word of my shooting and general good looks and ability to pick up any and all good looking women has gotten out.
All joking aside this is a good group of easy going highly intelligent folks. Not sure why they keep letting me come back.
Highly Intelligent? thats a stretch for some of us wouldnt you say sir?
Seems like a lot of the legends of the Campfire will be attending. I'm happy to just be in the aura generated. Bob
Well I don't really consider myself a Legend. But I guess word of my shooting and general good looks and ability to pick up any and all good looking women has gotten out.
All joking aside this is a good group of easy going highly intelligent folks. Not sure why they keep letting me come back.
Highly Intelligent? thats a stretch for some of us wouldnt you say sir?
They will mail it but you can print your transaction and that will work also
And they email you a receipt that can be used as confirmation of a license in case yours doesn't make it on time..but you usually get it within the week...
Hey RGK, we think alike, I'm doing the same thing, but my lever will be the 38-55 as the scope on the 405 JESS is going back to Leupold! Plus a 358 win bolt gun! Looking forward to meeting you RGK, and the rest of the guys too!
Hey RGK, we think alike, I'm doing the same thing, but my lever will be the 38-55 as the scope on the 405 JESS is going back to Leupold! Plus a 358 win bolt gun! Looking forward to meeting you RGK, and the rest of the guys too!
Roger that; it'll be a smile. This is shaping up to be the ultimate male-bonding trip. Bob
That was at the Tenn place Bobby and George witnessed the kill. I had my new Cooper and handloads and wanted to test them before Africa. 200yd shot off shooting sticks and crumpled it
My 38-55 is a modern Marlin will handle 45,000 cup so no worries!
The current load is probably in that ballpark, so I'd still recommend not shooting any of mine . They will be jacketed bullet loads, so they will look a lot different than your cast bullet loads
Last year I hit one a little high on the neck. It went down and wasn't moving except for his mouth. He kept making this growling noise. It really got on my nerves, so I had to shoot it again.
I shot one once took both front legs, hardly slow him down running on his elbows, the next shot right between the eyes as was coming for me! Got a little puckered too!
Just to be clear for the new out-of-staters, the birds, including turkeys are not in season. The Crested Caracara I think is classified as a raptor, and is not legal anytime.
I had spotted this at my LGS about 6 month. It took a bit of wrangling but I got it at a great price. Bailed it out today!
Its a Dakota 76 Alpine, chambered for the 280 Remington. I topped it with a Meopta Meopro 4.5-14 x 50 w/duplex reticle. Got some 150 gr. Sierra Spitzers and some 140 Gr. Accubond loaded to try.
It is a cool rifle, but at the moment it's getting a new front sight made. It has been honorably blooded anyway, so something else should make the trip.
Last year I only remember seeing one big boar with tusks taken. I'll probably smack a coupe of good eating size hogs first, then hold out for a tusker. Love to have a Euro mount of a big tusker
Last year I only remember seeing one big boar with tusks taken. I'll probably smack a coupe of good eating size hogs first, then hold out for a tusker.
I'm thinking the same Patrick...
I shot this gnarly boar down there in Nov...but I saw one even gnarlier that I wanted to shoot, but space in the cooler for eaters was calling!
And for good reason. I shot one every day last year. It's good stuff along with the rest of the wildlife you'll see.
Brian is that last pick one of those "Mature" wild animals that we are always advised to take? And if so what rifle do you use on a old and grizzled warrior like that?
Ask about a broken horn animal. They had a couple blackbucks with a broken horn at a discounted price. Only problem was that someone already had spoken for it.
And for good reason. I shot one every day last year. It's good stuff along with the rest of the wildlife you'll see.
Brian is that last pick one of those "Mature" wild animals that we are always advised to take? And if so what rifle do you use on a old and grizzled warrior like that?
Yea, I think I said you better not shoot it unless you have Dan's .444. If it gets a hold of you it might kill you.
Last year I only remember seeing one big boar with tusks taken. I'll probably smack a coupe of good eating size hogs first, then hold out for a tusker. Love to have a Euro mount of a big tusker
This is a great idea. However, people like GW probably have a wall full of every tusker known to man.
You dont believe in the adage that you can have too many guns do you?
There probably will be a couple I let go, to thin the herd some. There's a Ruger O&U and a Colt Delta that should find a home. Maybe a couple of other odd things
Which reminds me - any interest in doing a swap meet? Bullets, brass, supplies, etc.?
Same here I have all kinds of things I don't use could bring for swap or trade! 2 new Remington 100 ct brass, gallon zip with 125+ polished & primed! 45/70 Govt. 3 bags of hundred 300 gr HP (45/70) bullets 6 boxes 303 Savage factory, half Win silver tip, half Remington green box vintage but nice. Maybe y'all can make wish list and I'll see what I got! I got 40lbs of Varget Too! I also have a Ruger tang safety pre-warning in 358 Win very nice shape
So for the guys that haven't been here before, these are the accommodations.
I don't have a picture of the gate, but I'm sure someone else does. If you're heading South on 395, it's the first gate on the left past 582. You have to reach through the fence and push the secret button to open the gate. After you drive though, the gate will close on it's own, let's hope. Otherwise it might turn into a cattle roundup. Google Earth has the Thompson Hunting Lodge marked now.
The feed trough is at the left end of this building behind the gazebo fire pit.
The rooms are nice. We had 2 queen size beds and 1 twin. Plus a flat screen TV on the wall.
You dont believe in the adage that you can have too many guns do you?
There probably will be a couple I let go, to thin the herd some. There's a Ruger O&U and a Colt Delta that should find a home. Maybe a couple of other odd things
Which reminds me - any interest in doing a swap meet? Bullets, brass, supplies, etc.?
It is a 20 gauge, 26" Skeet & Skeet fixed chokes, 1979 production, nice wood quality. Excellent condition. Probably was fired some, but not hunted as far as I can tell. Have original boxes and paperwork.
of course, now that I pulled it out of the box & looked at it, I'm starting to realize why I've kept it
Bring it. I'm taking a trap thrower. I hoping we can shoot some doubles. I've got 3 cases of birds & plenty of shells. You can tell I'm hooked on making black smoke.
It is a 20 gauge, 26" Skeet & Skeet fixed chokes, 1979 production, nice wood quality. Excellent condition. Probably was fired some, but not hunted as far as I can tell. Have original boxes and paperwork.
of course, now that I pulled it out of the box & looked at it, I'm starting to realize why I've kept it
Bring it. I might be interested in it. The only things I have for skeet and trap is a couple of 870's (12 & 20). Last summer, Roof went to Argentina on a duck and bird hunt. So all last spring and summer, we were meeting on Sundays to shoot skeet and trap. After looking at what these guys are using compared to what I was using, I decided I was in need of a new gun.
Since I'm just up the road and driving, I'll bring some stuff. I have a bunch of factory 9mm, .300 magnum and .375 magnum, plus a lot of brass for 7mm, .35 and .270. Bob
The yellow centerline of Texas FM 395 directly in front of the gate to the lodge is at these coordinates plus or minus a couple of yards, according to google maps:
Decimal degrees: 28.684695, -99.753672
degrees/minues/seconds: 28°41'04.9"N 99°45'13.2"W
If you enter the decimal form into your GPS device, be sure to include the minus sign. (Last year Roger forgot to do this, and wondered why his device was showing a location in Tibet.)
Below is the google-maps image of the front gate to the lodge. It is dated Feb 2013 and hasn't been updated since I posted it last year. --Bob . .
Hey, didn't you have a red light also? We were just talking about it. Joey's too poor to buy one. If you do, could he barrow it for the hunt? I know green is better, but beggars can't be choosers. He was talking about rigging something up with a 1000 lumins flashlight he has, but it sounds like redneck engineering to me.
Go south of Uvalde on 83, through LaPryor to Ranch Road 1025. Go east on Ranch Road 1025 until you hit Road 395 on the right. Take 395 south about 6 miles and you will see Thompsons Hunting Camp gate on the left..thats your entrance.
Ok, brought this down so you could read it again and write it down Bob #4 think we have 7 Bobs now.
Well to be honest---me and two others stood in front of that gate for about 15 to 30 mins. waiting to get in. Then one engineering like person in that group, just pushed the gate apart about a 1 1/2 foot and just walked in to the left straight to the button. Glad we had one of the engineering type people around. They do try to figure out stuff.
So, if gate too tight to walk in, move over to the left, you will see a big black box that encloses the motor, on the left side is the black hole of Calcutta (the button). Gate opens in.
Bob #1(isaac) has had me so lost in many different states I got a tour of the baptist churches In Tenn. and got to see the world famous Perlitz ranch in TX
We did finally end up at some dollars store and got plate Perlitz ranch is where Micheal Waddel and Bill Jordan hunt and filmed the Monster Bucks videos
I'm still debating whether or not to stay on my current lease, near Junction. It's fairly cheap, but nothing remarkable about it. Think that area just doesn't grow big deer.
I'm still debating whether or not to stay on my current lease, near Junction. It's fairly cheap, but nothing remarkable about it. Think that area just doesn't grow big deer.
South of Ozona is not bad over towards the west, north of Dryden area is not bad.
Yup that was a low fence ranch I hunted 10 guys and everyone killed a buck,not many places I know of that can happen except TX hill country Mine was the largest taken and I killed it 1st morning 1st 15 minutes of the hunt scored 123
Well to be honest---me and two others stood in front of that gate for about 15 to 30 mins. waiting to get in. Then one engineering like person in that group, just pushed the gate apart about a 1 1/2 foot and just walked in to the left straight to the button. Glad we had one of the engineering type people around. They do try to figure out stuff.
So, if gate too tight to walk in, move over to the left, you will see a big black box that encloses the motor, on the left side is the black hole of Calcutta (the button). Gate opens in.
Thanks for the reminder. I just dug out my predator light. It works great. The danged headlamp worked once then quit. The weapon light is so good it will be able to handle the job.
Thanks, I didn't even think of it. I just bought my first mouth call. We started getting coyotes a couple of years ago and are becoming a problem where I hunt deer. So I got one. However, I used it a couple of times when I had them running past me and could never to get them to come back. Maybe the fact that Ive shot at them before had something to do with it. The bastrds don't slow down.
The mobile arsenal content is not yet firm. However, this rifle will probably make the trip at least for show and tell.
I posted a description of it for the [b][color:#0000FF]coolest old gun thread[/color][/b] on 10/08/16. . . It's a custom rifle out of Niedner's shop about 1930, in 30-06 on a 1912 Oberndorf action with various bells and whistles. It was part of the Petrov collection, and I bought it a year ago a couple of owners down the line. The photo above was supplied by the seller.
The journey from seller to me was an unhappy one. Here's a photo of the rifle made when it arrived at my dealer's shop; . . Since then, the broken stock has been repaired by a master stockmaker. Whether it goes hog hunting will depend on circumstances.
Dan- I certainly was unhappy, but it may have been for the better.
The break in my photo happened along the fracture lines of an earlier break, which had been poorly repaired. I think the shipping company paid off the seller, who then sold the pieces to me for big discount. The repair I commissioned worked out nicely, and the stock is now very much stronger than it was before it broke during shipment.
I had that happen once ,I knocked my 12ga Abolt off a limb I had it resting against in my treestand 20' fall I repaired it myself and had it camo dipped
The thought of bringing the .204 keeps reoccurring.....
There is a .218 Bee #1 here. It has a 1 in 14 twist, so could shoot 50gr bullets. The wood is spectacular. Oughta work for head shots, especially if it will shoot 53gr TSX.
I'm learning why the previous owner of the .38-55 #1 sold it. The Starline .38-55 brass will not tolerate much over blackpowder loads, before it expands the primer pockets. Those loads hit way low at 100 yards. So I'll have to add a lower front sight, or bite the bullet & put a scope on it. Or find some .375 Winchester brass, which would be much stronger. Accuracy seems decent with the 250gr Hawk bullets.
I also have a #1 in 7.62x39, and some of the prototype Nosler 123gr .310 Ballistic Tips. It shot very well, so that may be a choice as well.
The .44-40 Winchester is shooting decently, though I need to fine tune the loads a bit more, it's basically ready.
Took my .300 RUM to the range this morning. Finally got the chrono to cooperate. 180 Accubonds at 3400 fps It's possible I may back them down a little, despite the fact that load shoots bug holes.
TexNCal I have figured that out about Starline brass in the 38-55 too! That is why I shoot W-W brass I my lever gun! It will be coming with me on this hunt! As it has only kill one squirrel I'm hoping to kill a nice hog with it!
Dan's 444 was way too cool, as well as Stonecutters old 94. So I got me Marlin 1895 in 4570. I test shot some home cast bullets at 25 yards today (iron sights) and got two good groups. Next week I will be trying them at 50 and one hundred with a 4 power scope.
Oh are we doing show & tell! Might bring my wife's M70 she bought for a professional appraisal if one is a expert on them! Me. I'm just a BRNO, Mannlicher Shconaure collector! Really all Mausers, I have a BYF 42 custom, and a what appears to be a Small ring 98. In 9x57 action is color case hardened action, Guild gun, a M94 in 6.5x55, buba'ed, and 1891Argintine Calvary carbine arsenal refinish & last but not least a BRNO 22 F prototype in 8x57 1947 in near mint! Just for starters!
.30-30. I think I've settled on 3 rifles...7mm mag, 7x57mm and this Marlin .30-30. But I'll have several others in the car, too. Bob
PS-Anyone bringing a shotgun for some informal clays? I saw a clay thrower in one of the pics. Might have to toss the 20 ga Ithaca in the back of the hoopdee, too.
Bob, I will probably bring 3 rifles also; the No.1's in 275 Rigby, 44 Mag. and a 280 AI. Not bringing a shotgun as it would be a waste of clays and shotgun shells for me to shoot. Enjoy watching though!
Bring your shotgun for sure. Go to Walmart, get some shells & clay pigeons we'll throw them. Lots of fun. I've got manual thrower I'm bringing---hopefully we can shoot some doubles.
Bring your shotgun for sure. Go to Walmart, get some shells & clay pigeons we'll throw them. Lots of fun. I've got manual thrower I'm bringing---hopefully we can shoot some doubles.
Bob will shoot clays as long as your shoulder will hold up.
I will be driving down there so I will also bring a skeet thrower. I'll bring a case of 28 ga, 20 ga. and 12 ga shells and a couple boxes of clay pigeons and a couple shotguns.
ya!
GWB
PS: top to bottom 280 Rem 35 Whelen 375 H & H 9.3 x 74R
It is a manlicher stocked mauser ninety eight in 35 whelen, double set trigger. It was smithed by a local guy by the name of Wayne Barnett who billed himself as a "master gunsmith. He was popular in the Houston area in the late sixties to the eighties. I believe it was done in the seventies.
I love Mannlichers! Bringing a couple, one to hunt with 7x57, a BRNO 22f in 8x57 like new, hoping someone might be able to explain something about how it shoots for me!
It's gonna be fun. Just pray for no rain until after we leave. The way that ground is, if it rained now, it would take until March 8th for it to dry up.
[/img] My shooting irons for the hunt! From left to right, HOWA 1500 358 Win., Mark X Mauser 7x57 custom, then my beater Marlin 30AS 38-55 Win. Sorry for the crap in my gunshop workshop. The rest I bring will be show & tell with some trade goods too!
Being raised in a gunshop is a advantage I've been a gun looney since I was a kid! Odd ball cartridges have always been my passion! So don't loose hope, and owning a gunshop don't hurt either!
Woo Hoo the shirts came in today. I'm still trying to decide what to bring for armament.
I've been looking at golf bag cases to hide my guns in when checking into motels-may just punt and strap them to my pelican.
Question for the out of state folks who've driven in. Has anybody had dead pork processed locally and done quickly enough to pick up on the way out of Texas?
They called me two days after the hunt to get my preferences of cuts and processing. The meat arrived about a week later. It was expensive, about $500 total for processing and shipping, but delicious.
Question for the out of state folks who've driven in. Has anybody had dead pork processed locally and done quickly enough to pick up on the way out of Texas?
I haven't had mine processed locally, but after they quarter it at camp I bone it out, bag it, ice it and haul it home in the cooler..3 day trip....The meat is excellent by the way...
I'll donate my pork to anyone who want's it or to Hunters for the hungry. I buy a 4-H pig every year at my county fair.Usually from one of my nieces or nephews.
I used Uvalde meat processing as well. Since it's more or less in the way to my deer lease, I picked it up when it was ready. I swung by their shop, and they have a large window into the meat cutting area. It seemed to be very clean & professional, and I was very satisfied with my pork.
Question for the out of state folks who've driven in. Has anybody had dead pork processed locally and done quickly enough to pick up on the way out of Texas?
I haven't had mine processed locally, but after they quarter it at camp I bone it out, bag it, ice it and haul it home in the cooler..3 day trip....The meat is excellent by the way...
I will doing that this time. Do you think the meat will last four days if I keep the ice fresh?
Question for the out of state folks who've driven in. Has anybody had dead pork processed locally and done quickly enough to pick up on the way out of Texas?
I haven't had mine processed locally, but after they quarter it at camp I bone it out, bag it, ice it and haul it home in the cooler..3 day trip....The meat is excellent by the way...
I will doing that this time. Do you think the meat will last four days if I keep the ice fresh?
Just keep adding ice on the way home and draining the bloodied water. 8 hours home for me, but I leave the ice chest in the garage for several more days adding ice and draining as needed, then I take it to the processor for the deboning and final cuts. Just the way I do the job.
Boy I had a good day Wed. I know you want to hear this.
Dec 1st I decided to try some new hearing aids, that are hidden in your ear right next to the ear drum. Wore them until 8 days ago. Just not enough power for this old boys hearing loss, I'm their #1 patient in fact as far as bad hearing. Sounds good huh. Had an appointment wed. to get some different ones with a lot of power. Power is king, right.
So we go through many different models until we decide. $6,700 of choice. Hope they help. She would not let me pay until we decide that they work for me. Go home and fix a late lunch, sit in my chair and eat watching the news and my bite felt different when I closed my mouth.
Top tooth, right was a 50 year old root canel and crown. Sucker just fell off. Broken tooth. Chit, damn
So go to dentist yesterday and find out one crown and rod in the jaw is in my near future. Have no idea of the cost. Figure 6,000 up to 8,000 total I guess. Pick up a retainer with false front tooth next week to use for the next two months or so while healing from rod placed in my upper jaw.
So you guys what ever has happened are doing good.
I was thinking , set up surgery the week after hog hunt to get the rod implanted. Pick up hearing aids the week before the hog hunt.
They called me two days after the hunt to get my preferences of cuts and processing. The meat arrived about a week later. It was expensive, about $500 total for processing and shipping, but delicious.
I've had several Axis butchered by those folks. They're excellent.
The story really started when I was 14 playing hardball. Missed a catch and hit my tooth instead. Killed the tooth in fact. So that is where the root canal and crown came from.
Question for the out of state folks who've driven in. Has anybody had dead pork processed locally and done quickly enough to pick up on the way out of Texas?
I haven't had mine processed locally, but after they quarter it at camp I bone it out, bag it, ice it and haul it home in the cooler..3 day trip....The meat is excellent by the way...
I will doing that this time. Do you think the meat will last four days if I keep the ice fresh?
When I did my long haul elk trips I placed dry ice in the bottom of the chest, thick newspaper, meat, newspaper, dry ice. I sealed the lid with duct tape and found all well 3 - 4 days later.
I get home from Equador mid-day Sunday. I need to load up on Monday and get to the range. I am thinking I may try and blood a 280 of mine, weather permitting. That, my M71, Ruger 35 Whelen, Win M94 45 Colt and my 500 Linebaugh if a decent shot presents itself.
One more time. If anyone needs an airport pickup/drop off, ride to/from the ranch or a bed at either end let me know.
Thanks for the offer Ed. I'm driving down will leave some time mid morning to noon on Tuesday and overnight somewhere around Abilene Tx. Then head to ranch Wed morning.
The .35 Rem Marlin will do about 1½" inches at 100 with the first handload I tried. I wasn't sure how TAC would do in a moderate pressure round, but the velocity variation is extremely low. So that's done.
The .218 Bee is running 50gr Ballistic tips at 2950 fps. The rifle shoots well - 5 in 7/10". So I reckon it will be the head shot rifle.
Also shot the .300 RUM, and it did well, but it's a bit much for pigs
Found a big red hog today dead, was after one the owner of the property said was as big as a heifer, no luck lots of fresh sigh though! Was toting my 358 Win just in case I got lucky!
Confirmed zeros on all my rifles today. All good to go. Im gonna bring the .50 cal Omega, 7x57 Tang Ruger, 6.5-06 700, and of course the Faux Ti .223 just because I cant stand to leave it at home. A few pistols and shot guns.
Blackbuck for sure! Lemme see how much pork I can get in the cooler...usually three just about does it... But i'll stuff my pockets with Blackbuck if need be...
Would there be a TSA/Southwest Airline issue with including a couple pistols in my long gun case? I'm thinking 308 bolt gun, 12ga. SxS, G20 and 629 PC. I figure I'll buy ammo in TX.
If there is tannerite, do we need to bring hard hats? I'm off chasing walleye now on Lake Winnipeg, where it is barely above freezing. Looking forward to getting warm. And meeting all of you ahem characters!
I don't have all of the classy guns that some of you have, and am worried that I will be drooling over some of them, especially some of the blondes, so bring plenty of moisture displacing oils. Plan to bring a shotgun for sport, a rim fire and an air rifle for plinking, and then a few rifles that I get time to make ammo for and get the sighted in to minute of pig.
Also busy making some of Minnesota's finest "stuff in jars". Do they serve pancakes or French toast at the ranch? If so I might be able to find some maple syrup, the real stuff. Should be collecting sap right now, but there is a higher calling!
Loaded up 358 Win w/ 200 gr TTSX's, 348 Win w/ 200 gr Hornady's and 45 Colt w/ 250 gr Partition's today. I'll run some mild and stout 500 Linebaugh's tomorrow then to the range on Wednesday. The Whelen is good to go, the rest should be dead on though it has been a bit since I banged the Linebaugh. I am kicking around bringing the Browning M53 though.
Would there be a TSA/Southwest Airline issue with including a couple pistols in my long gun case? I'm thinking 308 bolt gun, 12ga. SxS, G20 and 629 PC. I figure I'll buy ammo in TX.
Bring as many as you can fit. There's a Bass Pro and a Dick's out I10 to buy ammo. Here are the regs for South West.
Guns and Ammunition
Guns
Customers are responsible for knowing and following the firearms laws of the state(s) that they will be traveling to, from, and through. Our Customers must declare the gun to the Customer Service Agent at the ticket counter (no firearms will be accepted curbside) and ensure that the firearm(s) chambers are free of ammunition and the magazine clip has been removed (when applicable). Paintball guns and BB guns are considered the same as all other firearms. Paintball guns are allowed in checked baggage and are not subject to the container requirements of firearms. Customers must declare the paintball gun to the Customer Service Agent at the ticket counter. Compressed gas cylinders are allowed in checked baggage or as a carryon only if the regulator valve is completely disconnected from the cylinder and the cylinder is no longer sealed (i.e., the cylinder has an open end). TSA Security Screeners must visibly ensure that the cylinder is completely empty and that there are no prohibited items inside. Firearms must be encased in a hard-sided, locked container that is of sufficient strength to withstand normal handling, as follows: A firearm in a hard-sided, locked container may be placed inside a soft-sided, unlocked suitcase. A firearm placed inside a hard-sided, locked suitcase does not have to be encased in a container manufactured for the transportation of firearms. The locked container or suitcase must completely secure the firearm from access. Cases or suitcases that can be pulled open with minimal effort do not meet the locked criterion. Only the Customer checking the luggage should retain the key or combination to the lock. No exceptions will be made. Firearms may be checked and will count toward the two-piece free baggage allowance for each fare-paying passenger. We allow multiple firearms to be transported inside one hard-sided case. Southwest Airlines assumes no liability for the misalignment of sights on firearms, including those equipped with telescopic sights. Firearms are never allowed in carryon luggage.
Ammunition
Small arms ammunition for personal use (provided it is properly packed) is permissible in checked baggage only. The ammunition may be placed in the same container as the firearm and must be securely packed in cardboard (fiber), wood, or metal boxes, or other packaging specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition. When checking ammunition, Customers are limited to 11 pounds gross weight (ammunition plus container) per person. Magazines or clips containing ammunition must be securely packaged (placed in another small box or in a secure cutout in the carrying case, in order to protect the primer of the ammunition). Make sure guns are unloaded and definitely never transport a gun in your carryon baggage! Gunpowder (black powder) and primers or percussion caps are not allowed in checked or carryon baggage. Loose ammunition or loose loaded magazines and/or clips are not allowed. Paintballs must be packaged in a leak-proof container and will be subject to limited release.
Ok spoke with Kevin arrival time is after 1:00 PM Kevin asked Please no early arrivals! He needs to get things in order before we get to the ranch so please plan accordingly 1 pm or after NO SOONER!!!
Yep, the weather forecast is looking pretty good. I've got to do some serious drive time figuring to get to the gate at 1PM. I may end up seeing the sites in Crystal City for an hour or 2.
Holy Fook that's warm. I shoveled 8" heavy wet snow off the walk and patio today. Got that snow after a couple inches of rain the day before. My driveway is back to looking like the conditions you guys had at the hunt last year.
Yep, the weather forecast is looking pretty good. I've got to do some serious drive time figuring to get to the gate at 1PM. I may end up seeing the sites in Crystal City for an hour or 2.
Let me know when you hit Fort Stockton. We may convoy up isf I'm in the area.
Normally, I would never partake in the devil's dishwater, but if it is going to reach 95 degrees, one has to guard against dehydration. Here's hoping that they have one or two Lone Stars to benefit therapeutic levels of hydration.
Non-resident 5-Day Special Hunting Type 157: $48 Legal for any period of 5 consecutive days (valid hunting dates will be printed on the license when issued). Valid to hunt:
exotic animals, all legal game birds (except turkeys), all nongame animals, squirrel, javelina and alligator (not valid for other game animals, NOT VALID FOR DEER).
I seem to be somewhat confused, we can buy a hunting license for all that's is listed but can not shoot all we are licensed too! Just what are we allowed to shoot with our hunt & license? Please clear it up for this old Jarhead!
Also, don't forget, Kevin doesn't want you to shoot javelina...hes tryng to re-establish them.
Good thing you said that. I wasn't aware they had any and probably would have poked one. I just told Joey that and he wasn't sure what they looked like. He knows now. As much as I'd like to shoot one, we're good on it.
I seem to be somewhat confused, we can buy a hunting license for all that's is listed but can not shoot all we are licensed too! Just what are we allowed to shoot with our hunt & license? Please clear it up for this old Jarhead!
Pigs, coyotes, and bobcats, I think. Unless you want to fork out for an exotic.
I seem to be somewhat confused, we can buy a hunting license for all that's is listed but can not shoot all we are licensed too! Just what are we allowed to shoot with our hunt & license? Please clear it up for this old Jarhead!
Pigs, coyotes, and bobcats, I think. Unless you want to fork out for an exotic.
correct... heck if you wanna pay the trophy fee you can shoot an elk or a zebra
I seem to be somewhat confused, we can buy a hunting license for all that's is listed but can not shoot all we are licensed too! Just what are we allowed to shoot with our hunt & license? Please clear it up for this old Jarhead!
Pigs, coyotes, and bobcats, I think. Unless you want to fork out for an exotic.
I seem to be somewhat confused, we can buy a hunting license for all that's is listed but can not shoot all we are licensed too! Just what are we allowed to shoot with our hunt & license? Please clear it up for this old Jarhead!
Pigs, coyotes, and bobcats, I think. Unless you want to fork out for an exotic.
correct... heck if you wanna pay the trophy fee you can shoot an elk or a zebra
Also, don't forget, Kevin doesn't want you to shoot javelina...hes tryng to re-establish them.
Good thing you said that. I wasn't aware they had any and probably would have poked one. I just told Joey that and he wasn't sure what they looked like. He knows now. As much as I'd like to shoot one, we're good on it.
They cost money Trophy fee is $500 for javelina 2 where shot last year and left in the brush I made restitution to Kevin so we still had a nice place to have this gathering It's done and over with no way of knowing who done it so as far as I'm concerned it's done and put to rest and won't be spoken of again
Also, don't forget, Kevin doesn't want you to shoot javelina...hes tryng to re-establish them.
Good thing you said that. I wasn't aware they had any and probably would have poked one. I just told Joey that and he wasn't sure what they looked like. He knows now. As much as I'd like to shoot one, we're good on it.
They cost money Trophy fee is $500 for javelina 2 where shot last year and left in the brush I made restitution to Kevin so we still had a nice place to have this gathering It's done and over with no way of knowing who done it so as far as I'm concerned it's done and put to rest and won't be spoken of again
Feral Hog
Javelina also know as collared peccary
Oh Great Poobah-----Which one of these littler dinkers would win? I need to know which one I should shoot.
The rifle pictured with the hoglet and javelina is a Sako Bavarian Carbine, chambered for the 308 Win. I purchased it right after the came to market. Don't know if it was true but I was told at that time only six US distributors would have the Mannlicher stocked carbines. Bought it new and paid retail price, (something I almost never do).
Here it is with its cousin, one chambered for the 30-06 Springfield (top rifle in pix). I had not planned to buy a second SBC, but being the slut I am I find it hard to pass on a deal that is too good to pass on. Plus one does not often see a Sako with that kind of fiddleback in the stock.
The barrel length is +/- 20" and they will hold 4 in the mag. One of the things I like about them is the set trigger that breaks at 9 oz. when set. My only gripe and it's a minor one is that they seem to be a little thick at the mag well area for comfortable one handed carry at the balance point. However, as I usually employ a sling that is easily negated.
Opened a door to a blind one morning in turkey season, and found a ringtail happily curled up in the chair. He looked at me quite astonished, and tilted his head from side to side trying to figure out who I was. I poked him with the muzzle of the rifle and he just sniffed it, and went back to looking at me. Laughing, I finally had to make a noise on the outside of the blind, to shoo him out. They are also called miner's cats, because miners in the old west would often make pets of them. They are easily tamed, even as adults.
Opened a door to a blind one morning in turkey season, and found a ringtail happily curled up in the chair. He looked at me quite astonished, and tilted his head from side to side trying to figure out who I was. I poked him with the muzzle of the rifle and he just sniffed it, and went back to looking at me. Laughing, I finally had to make a noise on the outside of the blind, to shoo him out. They are also called miner's cats, because miners in the old west would often make pets of them. They are easily tamed, even as adults.
If they'll leave us out 30 mins. after dark, we might see some of this stuff. Hard to do with 26 hunters running around with rifles in the same 17,000 acres.
Flashlight--yes I have a flashlight--think I'll bring it.
If they'll leave us out 30 mins. after dark, we might see some of this stuff. Hard to do with 26 hunters running around with rifles in the same 17,000 acres.
Flashlight--yes I have a flashlight--think I'll bring it.
just stay in an old abandoned line shack and about midnite when you're tryin to sleep, they will be in the walls scratching and scooting around.
Leastwise that was the way it was in our shack north of Brackettville.
In my experienceMature Blackbuck bucks are usually between 80 and 110 lbs. Their hams, tenders and backstap are prime. Their meat is very dark, like axis or sika. It makes excellent jerky, chicken fried steaks,or butterfly steaks. It can be more gamey tasting than whitetail. It also works well in mixing with pork to make link/pan/summer sausage. The does, though smaller are also excellent table fare.
If they'll leave us out 30 mins. after dark, we might see some of this stuff. Hard to do with 26 hunters running around with rifles in the same 17,000 acres.
Flashlight--yes I have a flashlight--think I'll bring it.
Ya-- well some of us are poor-- I'll just stick with the red and green 100 yard flashlights.
I hard part is they are real good about picking us up on time so we get to go eat a real good meal.
Remember to bring something to balance your rifle on, bean bag or whatever. Blinds have a small shelf but to keep your fine rifle fine, bring something to put under it for a cushion. Coat will work.
I just got a new toy to try.A Leupold LTO-Tracker thermal monocular.I'll see what ever is running around in the dark before lighting them up with the green kill light.
I just got a new toy to try.A Leupold LTO-Tracker thermal monocular.I'll see what ever is running around in the dark before lighting them up with the green kill light.
FWIW guys they are setting off the feeders earlier to get the pigs out, and its working. Which might mean they'll pick us up closer to dark....but with 26 of us theres still gonna be some lagging logistics, so you'll probably see some stuff in the dark!
I did see one the first night. Running into the feeder. 26 mad very big turkeys jumped him/her., Him/her just kept running out the other side of the clearing, by the time I had him/her in sight, him/her was in line with Joel's blind. Wasn't going to take any chances. Now Joel and son were a 1/4 mile away but I don't play games with rifles. I said hell I'll see more as I had 2 days to go. No luck in that dept. Bobby did give me his pigs, cause they wouldn't walk anymore and he would have trouble in the airport getting them a seat.
Saw lots of exotics turkeys etc.
We need to blood a 5.56 and a 6.5 Creedmoor this year, this year is the year.
I did see one the first night. Running into the feeder. 26 mad very big turkeys jumped him/her., Him/her just kept running out the other side of the clearing, by the time I had him/her in sight, him/her was in line with Joel's blind. Wasn't going to take any chances. Now Joel and son were a 1/4 mile away but I don't play games with rifles. I said hell I'll see more as I had 2 days to go. No luck in that dept. Bobby did give me his pigs, cause they wouldn't walk anymore and he would have trouble in the airport getting them a seat.
Saw lots of exotics turkeys etc.
We need to blood a 5.56 and a 6.5 Creedmoor this year, this year is the year.
I had a big red stag walk out of the brush very slowly one day. For a few seconds I thought it was a cow of some sort. He was just starting to sprout his antlers, and seemed to be an old guy. He fed beside a whitetail buck, and was easily twice as tall at the shoulder, as the whitetail.
Then a few pigs ran out of the brush, and the whitetail put his head down (he still had antlers) and bluff charged the pigs, who spun a 180° and ran back in the bush before I could shoot. Guess the stag and buck had an agreement that the buck would handle pig control
This is my new teaser Camera. Nikon D7200 with stuff. Thanks to GW, Brian, and Pat in Houston. These guys have all the good stuff and use it. Watch out this year guys, I can get you picking your nose and put that on the net.
Long gun artillery is good to go. L-R, 45 Colt w/ 260 gr Partition, 348 Win w/ 200 gr Hornady, 358 Win w/ 200 gr TTSX and the 35 Whelen w/ 225 gr TSX. I will leave the Whelen home if there is no rain/mud in the forecast.
Handgun is close but another range trip is needed. A mildly loaded 500 Linebaugh w/ 450 gr WLN.
Long gun artillery is good to go. L-R, 45 Colt w/ 260 gr Partition, 348 Win w/ 200 gr Hornady, 358 Win w/ 200 gr TTSX and the 35 Whelen w/ 225 gr TSX. I will leave the Whelen home if there is no rain/mud in the forecast.
Handgun is close but another range trip is needed. A mildly loaded 500 Linebaugh w/ 450 gr WLN.
Counting the days... The non-stunt dude.
Well Ed you never would of guessed you won. Won Ed.Just from the pics and that pic you have in the drinking thread.. I'm bringing you the bottle I have, unopened.
I spent half the day loading the truck with the wife's yard prunings, bless her, for the burn pile. Tomorrow more of the same. I want one more trip to the range with handguns to confirm what I will bring... So, yes, I am ready.
I was gonna bring the Jeep, but now I think I'll need the F150 for all the stuff I'm bringing.
Actual hunting will be a couple of sentimental favorites, one of Dad's rifles, and one my brother sold me, which has a Zeiss scope on it that was once owned by Ken Howell. Otherwise I'll bring 2-3 Rugers. Would like to pop a pig with the 7.62x39 #1, with the prototype Nosler bullets, as they shoot well.
Have an old Dodge project, and got it running, but needs a bunch of stuff to get it street legal. And more stuff to get it ready for a trip. So it will either be a 4dr Jeep or the F150
I was gonna bring the Jeep, but now I think I'll need the F150 for all the stuff I'm bringing.
Actual hunting will be a couple of sentimental favorites, one of Dad's rifles, and one my brother sold me, which has a Zeiss scope on it that was once owned by Ken Howell. Otherwise I'll bring 2-3 Rugers. Would like to pop a pig with the 7.62x39 #1, with the prototype Nosler bullets, as they shoot well.
Sounds like a good group of rifles to bring Pat. Was wondering, have you ever Put the back seat down in that Jeep? I can carry a lot of stuff in the back. In fact I don't ever raise it up except when the grand kids are around and need a ride. I bought a thin horse stall mat at tractor supply, cut it to fit for the floor. Keeps the carpet clean.
You fellas seem excited about your hog hunt safari.
I'm excited to see my old friends. I'm sure it will also be fun to meet new ones, and shoot pistols, rifles and shotguns. Eat good food and tell stories. Then, if all goes well, we may perforate some pork. That will be the icing on the cake for me.
You fellas seem excited about your hog hunt safari.
I'm excited to see my old friends. I'm sure it will also be fun to meet new ones, and shoot pistols, rifles and shotguns. Eat good food and tell stories. Then, if all goes well, we may perforate some pork. That will be the icing on the cake for me.
Weather forecast is lookin good-----I see 87 for a couple of days. After a long winter here in Colorado, I may sit in the sun and soak it in just like a lizard!!
You fellas seem excited about your hog hunt safari.
I'm excited to see my old friends. I'm sure it will also be fun to meet new ones, and shoot pistols, rifles and shotguns. Eat good food and tell stories. Then, if all goes well, we may perforate some pork. That will be the icing on the cake for me.
I hope you boys have too much fun (again). I wish I could have joined you this year.
Boston, I'll have my 308 if that one of your doesn't work. Extra type rifle. So you are safe if you can get around Mr. Ingwe and Dan and Kevin the outfitter.
I'm now thinking maybe the AR204 and 34gr. V-Max, Sig Sauer Tango 6, 3-18x44mm. It's a tack driver. What say ye?
Negative
Yeah..negative.
Ive got the .204 Stunt Shooting quadrant covered....
Fine, I'll bring a .218 Bee
It's quite accurate with 50gr Ballistic Tips, and can push them at decent speeds. Not my preferred hog cartridge, but would be fine for calling in a songdog. And the wood is pretty epic
Boston, I'll have my 308 if that one of your doesn't work. Extra type rifle. So you are safe if you can get around Mr. Ingwe and Dan and Kevin the outfitter.
Rummaging through one of the safes I stumbled upon my Ruger 357 Maximum. I have not shot it in many years. If I have some 180 gr XTP's I will bring it along.
I'm tired of playing the "what guns to bring" game...so I'm bringing 10 or so (it might climb higher). The ones I don't use I'll shoot at the range. I envision this as a male-bonding shoot-a-thon, with some pig killing thrown in. I've settled on this for my required handgun.
That will work Bob. Only problem we had was getting past the shotgun guys. They like to shoot a lot. A whole lot. Last year kind of went like this: Up early, snack if you want one, cup of coffee then off to hunting area. Picked up and back at camp by 9 or so. Breakfast about 10:00. Then free time. Shotgun guys head over to the range and shoot clays. 2:00pm or so lunch then out to hunt until dark. Back to camp, check out all hogs that have been shot then go eat a good meal and drink if you drink, smoke a cigar if you want and talk. Free beer by the way. Several of us are bringing whiskey and such, that's free of course. This to me is visiting with many friends I have met over the years. Some of these guys are on maybe trip 10 or so to this type hunt somewhere in the US.
That will work Bob. Only problem we had was getting past the shotgun guys. They like to shoot a lot. A whole lot. Last year kind of went like this: Up early, snack if you want one, cup of coffee then off to hunting area. Picked up and back at camp by 9 or so. Breakfast about 10:00. Then free time. Shotgun guys head over to the range and shoot clays. 2:00pm or so lunch then out to hunt until dark. Back to camp, check out all hogs that have been shot then go eat a good meal and drink if you drink, smoke a cigar if you want and talk. Free beer by the way. Several of us are bringing whiskey and such, that's free of course. This to me is visiting with many friends I have met over the years. Some of these guys are on maybe trip 10 or so to this type hunt somewhere in the US.
It will be an excellent time again this year; good times with a fine bunch of gentlemen.
You fellas seem excited about your hog hunt safari.
I'm excited to see my old friends. I'm sure it will also be fun to meet new ones, and shoot pistols, rifles and shotguns. Eat good food and tell stories. Then, if all goes well, we may perforate some pork. That will be the icing on the cake for me.
I hope you boys have too much fun (again). I wish I could have joined you this year.
I just looked up Heli-Hunter. 6 to 8 shooters for 6 hours, $15000.00 They supply the heat. Tac-12 A1 Tactical 12ga with 00B. They even feed you lunch. I'm totally on board with this. I just have to figure out how to get a hold of a spare $15000.00. I'm sure my wife would be fine with this idea.
I just looked up Heli-Hunter. 6 to 8 shooters for 6 hours, $15000.00 They supply the heat. Tac-12 A1 Tactical 12ga with 00B. They even feed you lunch. I'm totally on board with this. I just have to figure out how to get a hold of a spare $15000.00. I'm sure my wife would be fine with this idea.
Ok I'll make sure and bring some moose meat! We love it! I need to eat it all, can't go moose hunting again until it's gone! We had to buy a whole new freezer for the 350 lbs of boneless meat!
Ok I'll make sure and bring some moose meat! We love it! I need to eat it all, can't go moose hunting again until it's gone! We had to buy a whole new freezer for the 350 lbs of boneless meat!
What are you bringing. Burger or Steaks. I could bring some of mine as well I have lots of burger.
Not this time. The wife is squawking. She enjoyed the trip, the lodge, and you guys last year.
Thanks for the class you all showed last year. Her sisters had her convinced that "hunting trips" were secret excursions to Vegas and for a different kind of game.
Now that she knows about you guys, she wants to come along and cook for all 26 of us. That and shop for boots in El Paso on the way back.
I was in FLA a few years back and he was sitting across the pool from us and I couldn't believe it. I had to get a picture. So I went back up to the room and shot that pic from the 4th floor balcony just for Poobs.
Accu-weather says a t-storm possible Friday, otherwise should be good. Mild during the days, in the 40's & 50's at night. Which will hopefully discourage skinny dipping
After a range trip today I sorted which handgun to bring. One of my 45 Colt Bisley's, this a five shot piece. I will use the same load as I am using in the M94 I am bringing, 20 gr Lil'Gun under a 260 gr Partition. I am strictly a cast guy but I have a pile of these bullets bought on close-out many years ago.
After a range trip today I sorted which handgun to bring. One of my 45 Colt Bisley's, this a five shot piece. I will use the same load as I am using in the M94 I am bringing, 20 gr Lil'Gun under a 260 gr Partition. I am strictly a cast guy but I have a pile of these bullets bought on close-out many years ago.
You could set it out on the rifle range at 200yrds and who ever hits it gets it
Thanks for the thought----keep working on an idea. We have a lot of souls on this trip that can't or will not talk----------
Alright Dan, got to thinking about your idea. I like it. 100 yards, Whatever rifle. One shot, cold barrel, rifle can only be shot one time in the contest. Shooting at a 1" orange dot. Only one shot per person that chooses to shoot. I'll try to remember to bring the butcher paper to staple up. For a new background. You or Bobby are my runner out to put up paper. One time run, one time walk to get the paper and bring it back.
No Dan, this is a 40 oz. cup, not the piddly little 30 oz cup.
Would be better if each shooter put $10 in the cup, winner takes whatever is in it. Just an idea, don't want to scare any off of this shoot. Then we have to beg permission from the shot gun guys to use the range. They like to shoot a lot.
Minimum caliber is .416? Worked for me in Arizona...
Well that means I'm out. Don't even own anything in smokeless bigger than 308. Of course I do have a 45/70 iron sighted 1873 BP that I'm lucky to hit 18"x18". Still learning on that one.
I was thinking your hunting rifle, so whatever you bring to hunt hogs with. one shot No warm up that day, one shot cold barrel @ 100 yards. Whatever ammo Use the bench or whatever you want (ground etc). Only one person per rifle.
I think the 1 shot at a 1" dot from the bench is a great idea. Throw $10 bucks in the cup is fine as well either way. Im sure we will have several inside the dot so it will have to be closest to the center wins. Any caliber. Have the shoot on Friday so everyone has plenty of time Wed and Thursday to check and tweak there zero. But 1 cold barrel shot on Friday.
I think the 1 shot at a 1" dot from the bench is a great idea. Throw $10 bucks in the cup is fine as well either way. Im sure we will have several inside the dot so it will have to be closest to the center wins. Any caliber. Have the shoot on Friday so everyone has plenty of time Wed and Thursday to check and tweak there zero. But 1 cold barrel shot on Friday.
We could get really complicated and do 1 shot from bench 1 shot off hand and 1 shot from kneeling or from shooting sticks. best average for all three shots from center of bull to center of bullet hole.
We could get really complicated and do 1 shot from bench 1 shot off hand and 1 shot from kneeling or from shooting sticks. best average for all three shots from center of bull to center of bullet hole.
That's a good one also, of course you are going to have to get me back up from the kneeling. Got old Glad you and Bob from Ar. are going to help judge.
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I was thinking your hunting rifle, so whatever you bring to hunt hogs with. one shot No warm up that day, one shot cold barrel @ 100 yards. Whatever ammo Use the bench or whatever you want (ground etc). Only one person per rifle.
I like it. I'm in. $10.00, one shot. I can't do the $100.00. That would be a bad business decision on my part, because I'll lose. But then again, I might get lucky. Even a blind pig can find the slop sometimes.
Put on your chest waders on because the schit's getting deep here in the office. Joey says he's winning the cup and he's gonna smoke all of us old farts.
I don't think he knows who he's up against. He just says that because he can out shoot me. But that ain't saying much.
Quite a swing in weather you are having. A light rain here so far though a bit heavier is expected later today. More tomorrow and Tuesday then dry and partly cloudy for the week.
Dan...windy as all get out here the last two days.
Yea, what's with the wind this year? Woke up to snow cover yesterday, but it was all gone by lunch time. Thursday it was 75*, now it's 34*. I'm ready for TX.
As Ed said raining in Crystal City right now. When it stops, it will stop for the rest of the week. We will be OK, maybe.
55 degrees right now, but don't get used to it. Mid 70's to 80's high each day after rain quits.
Yea, I just looked at the radar. Once again, a months worth of rain right before we go. Unfortunately, the ground down there doesn't absorb the water. Hopefully it'll dry up before we get there.
But then again, a muddy day hunting is better than a sunny day at work.
For the newer hunters in the group. Rain doesn't stop anything except some roads are not driveable, so that stops using those blinds. We want to use them if we can. We all can handle the rain for sure. We just got tired of walking in mud, with a lb. stuck to your boots. We tracked mud into each room and building, so that and not having use of all the blinds was what the rain did to us. This year looks, at this time, like the rain is now, going to stop soon and then it's just clouds and sun shine. Roads should dry out except in spots. Long term heavy rains is what we had last year, this year is just what is happening right now. We are going to have a good time.
Stonecutters son Joey is a young one, he wants to win the cup full of money. Put you good eyes on guys.
As Ed said raining in Crystal City right now. When it stops, it will stop for the rest of the week. We will be OK, maybe.
55 degrees right now, but don't get used to it. Mid 70's to 80's high each day after rain quits.
Yea, I just looked at the radar. Once again, a months worth of rain right before we go. Unfortunately, the ground down there doesn't absorb the water. Hopefully it'll dry up before we get there.
But then again, a muddy day hunting is better than a sunny day at work.
Very true You are going to have to teach me use of my camera. Have most of it down. Can turn it on, have it set on auto, know how to focus and zoom. Know how to get the little pic screen turned on. That's about it, 1,000 more buttons to learn.
As Ed said raining in Crystal City right now. When it stops, it will stop for the rest of the week. We will be OK, maybe.
55 degrees right now, but don't get used to it. Mid 70's to 80's high each day after rain quits.
Yea, I just looked at the radar. Once again, a months worth of rain right before we go. Unfortunately, the ground down there doesn't absorb the water. Hopefully it'll dry up before we get there.
But then again, a muddy day hunting is better than a sunny day at work.
Very true You are going to have to teach me use of my camera. Have most of it down. Can turn it on, have it set on auto, know how to focus and zoom. Know how to get the little pic screen turned on. That's about it, 1,000 more buttons to learn.
I'm still trying to figure out how to use all of the gadgets on my camera. And my camera isn't half of what you have. You'll have fun with it. There's a ton of wildlife. I have trouble with low light situations. The shutter speed slows way down and end up with blurry pics. There's a setting for that but haven't been able to figure it out yet.
As Ed said raining in Crystal City right now. When it stops, it will stop for the rest of the week. We will be OK, maybe.
55 degrees right now, but don't get used to it. Mid 70's to 80's high each day after rain quits.
Yea, I just looked at the radar. Once again, a months worth of rain right before we go. Unfortunately, the ground down there doesn't absorb the water. Hopefully it'll dry up before we get there.
But then again, a muddy day hunting is better than a sunny day at work.
Very true You are going to have to teach me use of my camera. Have most of it down. Can turn it on, have it set on auto, know how to focus and zoom. Know how to get the little pic screen turned on. That's about it, 1,000 more buttons to learn.
I'm still trying to figure out how to use all of the gadgets on my camera. And my camera isn't half of what you have. You'll have fun with it. There's a ton of wildlife. I have trouble with low light situations. The shutter speed slows way down and end up with blurry pics. There's a setting for that but haven't been able to figure it out yet.
Ok, so I grabbed the book (instructions) that I don't want to read. You are correct, that part will be fun also. I just always enjoyed you and GW pics.
Very true You are going to have to teach me use of my camera. Have most of it down. Can turn it on, have it set on auto, know how to focus and zoom. Know how to get the little pic screen turned on. That's about it, 1,000 more buttons to learn.
Nikon cameras I should be able to figure out most of the controls on them. Think you have a D7200? I've nearly pulled the trigger on one of them, myself.
Nikon has a new zoom lens, 200-500mm, that is moderate in cost, at $1300, and is getting rave reviews on its optical quality. You used to have to spend $3k to $8k to get the same quality of telephoto. I'll probably get one, at some point. Probably a new camera body, too.
And yeah the green jays are colorful birds. I'll probably bring my current long lens, in case any of them, or other interesting critters show up.
Very true You are going to have to teach me use of my camera. Have most of it down. Can turn it on, have it set on auto, know how to focus and zoom. Know how to get the little pic screen turned on. That's about it, 1,000 more buttons to learn.
Nikon cameras I should be able to figure out most of the controls on them. Think you have a D7200? I've nearly pulled the trigger on one of them, myself.
Nikon has a new zoom lens, 200-500mm, that is moderate in cost, at $1300, and is getting rave reviews on its optical quality. You used to have to spend $3k to $8k to get the same quality of telephoto. I'll probably get one, at some point. Probably a new camera body, too.
And yeah the green jays are colorful birds. I'll probably bring my current long lens, in case any of them, or other interesting critters show up.
Well have not worked my way up that far on the zoom. Current lens is a 18-146 is what it came with. Added a Tamron 16-300. All I could talk myself into that day. Hope they will be usable for what I want. Just remember that I-phone camera from last year. Saw the same bird you shot (pic), but no close up. Saw the big big turkeys. No close up. So that's kind of what I was looking to over come. Guess I'll save up for the super lens you talked about. Yes it's a D-7200, teacher.
are the snakes out in force trying to decide if I want to pack my snake boots?
They may be denned up if in the 40's & 50's at night, but by afternoon they may be sunning. I'll bring some snake shot loads and a couple different revolvers, if someone wants to borrow one of them.
Dan when I shot that old Rattler, he had scared me to death. Sitting on the farm porch, almost dark. Fall storm moving in. I was in the other rocker. Wind blowing like hell. I saw a movement. Cat jumped straight up. Had no flashlight, no gun handy. Got up and turned the porch light on and saw that sucker. Had to go to my 5th wheel and find my Sig 938, go back over to the porch and said to myself can I even hit it with this gun. Didn't want to tear up the rocker, house or anything in background. Lucked out and hit it right under the head, chopped his head off. Rattler is on fire place mantle. Young one, just 4 rattlers.
Other one I shot out there was a chicken snake. Aunt got a little up set with me, not dangerous but he scared the caca out of me as I was walking a trail.
At the range yesterday it was sunny but with a raw 35 mph wind about 18°F. I made this photo after I'd finished zeroing a couple of rifles including a newbie: a RAR in 450 Bushmaster. . . It will be the third 450B bolt rifle I've brought to these gatherings. The photo is a bit blurred from my shivering but that is indeed a Zeiss scope: . . Travel starts tomorrow. --Bob
Safe travels to those that are on the road or leaving soon. I am heading out Tuesday morning after stopping at the Doctors office for a quick physical. Started gathering stuff up today got the long guns all packed.
Pat what time you figure on rolling into San Antonio? Bob's got us reservations at a different fancy restaurant with axis,quail and duck breast on the menu
You all have fun..... just one question.... or so.... if ya get bit by a rattler don't you have to suck the venom out..... n will the snake get intoxicated as well?
Is there a designated person for venom extraction.... or are they just going to have to die?
You all have fun..... just one question.... or so.... if ya get bit by a rattler don't you have to suck the venom out..... n will the snake get intoxicated as well?
Is there a designated person for venom extraction.... or are they just going to have to die?
Just wondering.... PAMac.... ☺
Too keep this on the funny side, I think the winner of the shootout, will be appointed as that person. If the snake bite occurs before Friday mid day then he will be out of luck as far as being saved, after friday the eastern hunter will be safe.
yeah im packing a rain coat again a hoodie and a heavy flannel. forecast is all over the place. if i pack them ill never need them. if i don't i will need them.
We all know that Dan. I have walked into them as they were traveling right to where I was going to step. Scared the caca out of me cause it was a surprise.
Seen more copperheads then anything in my life for some reason.
Rattle snakes in my yard as I mow is not fun cause I'm just pushing that old lawn mower. Not really looking. I think mom snake comes into my yard each year to lay eggs just for me.
Looking forward to the 150 or so mile ride to the ranch...I'll probably stop for a bite in Crystal City before going in. Anyone bringing a varmint rig for coyotes? Bob
Glad Bobby mentioned rain coat I need to throw mine in. I always pack way to much. I have half a mind to bring one rifle and put the others back in the safe. But I am driving so what does it hurt to bring it.
Looking forward to the 150 or so mile ride to the ranch...I'll probably stop for a bite in Crystal City before going in. Anyone bringing a varmint rig for coyotes? Bob
Glad Bobby mentioned rain coat I need to throw mine in. I always pack way to much. I have half a mind to bring one rifle and put the others back in the safe. But I am driving so what does it hurt to bring it.
I am close to thinking the same. With rain my plastic tang Ruger 35 Whelen is the gem. Pretty walnut might stay home...
yeah i'm going to be camped on a spoil island down in the land cut with doc and badger on those days. no cabin to use this year, going to be roughing it.
yeah i'm going to be camped on a spoil island down in the land cut with doc and badger on those days. no cabin to use this year, going to be roughing it.
You guys have a good hunt for the Nigel. We will be roughing it too. Not the home mattress. No sandwiches. to eat.
I don't know if Nigel is spelled correctly or not, first time I got the red line under the word I spelled it nigal and that's not right so I right clicked and couldn't believe the word that showed up.
They are native to India & Pakistan. They were transplanted to South Texas many years ago, and have done well. Excellent eating, but very elusive & wary animals. Don't think they tolerate cold weather, so have stayed along the coast. They are free ranging in a few areas, like some of the barrier islands along the coast.
They are a blast to hunt. I Whelen'd this guy nearly twenty year ago near the Kenedy Ranch. A lucky shot as he was full tilt galloping at 150 yards or so. He just tumbled thanks to the 250 gr Partition. I would like to go again, even for a cow as the meat is sodarn good. I was in communication recently with STXHO here and he offered a bull hunt for 2 (max he wanted to ensure success) at $2850 each including a hog or $1500 for a cow and a hog, for this he would take 4 hunters.
"My nilgai hunts are all- inclusive 3 day 2 night hunts. Meals/ lodging/fully guided. I hunt several ranches in the Raymondville, Rio Hondo, and Harlingen area. All of the ranches I hunt are low fence. Lodging is very comfortable on these hunts. We have direct tv, ac/heat and many things to do outside of hunting."
They are a blast to hunt. I Whelen'd this guy nearly twenty year ago near the Kenedy Ranch. A lucky shot as he was full tilt galloping at 150 yards or so. He just tumbled thanks to the 250 gr Partition. I would like to go again, even for a cow as the meat is sodarn good. I was in communication recently with STXHO here and he offered a bull hunt for 2 (max he wanted to ensure success) at $2850 each including a hog or $1500 for a cow and a hog, for this he would take 4 hunters.
"My nilgai hunts are all- inclusive 3 day 2 night hunts. Meals/ lodging/fully guided. I hunt several ranches in the Raymondville, Rio Hondo, and Harlingen area. All of the ranches I hunt are low fence. Lodging is very comfortable on these hunts. We have direct tv, ac/heat and many things to do outside of hunting."
Either a nilgai or axis is next on the list... Bob
No, I'll be working. Me, Roof & Joey are flying in on Wednesday and driving down then. The flight doesn't land until 11:10. Then we need to hit Bass Pro for some ammo. Then we're down the road. We probably won't get there until about 3:00 or 4:00.
Things were pretty busy this year, and I considered not being able to make the trip. I went to bed one night thinking that I might just get up the next morning and send a message saying I wouldn't be able to make the trip this year.
The very next morning, I had a text message waiting that was an encouragement to make the trip. Whether Tennessee or Texas, it has always been a blessing and honor to make the trip to see friends I have made here at the campfire. Never a disappointment.
Long story short, I'll be getting on a plane early in the morning. I look forward to seeing my friends this week. Here's to all of you, who understand a friendship based upon the internet. Crazy stuff, I know, but real.
Well I'm leaving early Wed morning should be about 10 hours for me from AR! Baring any problems, can't wait to meet all of you as said internet friend can become real ones!
Go south of Uvalde on 83, through LaPryor to Ranch Road 1025. Go east on Ranch Road 1025 until you hit Road 395 on the right. Take 395 south about 6 miles and you will see Thompsons Hunting Camp gate on the left..thats your entrance.
Ok, brought this down so you could read it again and write it down Bob #4 think we have 7 Bobs now.
All right Colorado Bob, these are your direction to get to front gate. You have to get to Uvalde by yourself then south on 83.
Yep. Just dumped $3+K into mine installing a front coil-over system, new MOOG tie rod ends, idler and pitman arms. Bilstein's all the way around, new rear leafs and a rebuilt PS pump and 80's Trans Am/Firebird quick ratio (12.7:1) steering box conversion. I plumbed the PS pump to steering box yesterday. I just need to do an alignment, which I will do, and I am good to go. For now...
Yep. Just dumped $3+K into mine installing a front coil-over system, new MOOG tie rod ends, idler and pitman arms. Bilstein's all the way around, new rear leafs and a rebuilt PS pump and 80's Trans Am/Firebird quick ratio (12.7:1) steering box conversion. I plumbed the PS pump to steering box yesterday. I just need to do an alignment, which I will do, and I am good to go. For now...
Short of my backpack the truck is packed. I pick up Brian (Kingston) tomorrow afternoon, we'll grill some burgers, sip a libation, chew the fat and head out in the AM. Hopefully he is up for a Tex-Mex lunch on the way and we should land at the ranch near 1:00. My wife and I are both looking forward to the trip...
'68. The numbers say the block was out of '67 Impala SS. It was originally a 396, not not sure what it is now. It's nothing high performance, so who ever did it, maybe just kept it that way. No smoke and runs like it's stock.
Yep. Just dumped $3+K into mine installing a front coil-over system, new MOOG tie rod ends, idler and pitman arms. Bilstein's all the way around, new rear leafs and a rebuilt PS pump and 80's Trans Am/Firebird quick ratio (12.7:1) steering box conversion. I plumbed the PS pump to steering box yesterday. I just need to do an alignment, which I will do, and I am good to go. For now...
Looking good. '71? A few years ago I had those guys put new MOOG ball joints in mine and they weren't compatible with the old control arms and one of them broke. Luckily I was only going about 30 and got it stopped before too much damage. So we had to replace the control arms with tubular ones. Something about the geometry.
After we get back, I'm getting him to replace the PS pump also. It's the only thing that's still original and it's shot.
I've got one of those. Every time she comes near me, money starts flying out of my wallet. But then again, when either one of is near me, money flies out of my wallet.
Colorado Bob and just linked up in Fort Stockton. My emergency credit card arrived today as well. Looks like we will make it.
I was touch-and-go from the start of this journey. Visa called me the day before I left to tell me that my card had been compromised. They would send a replacement- in four to five days. I told them I needed it tomorrow and they said they would send an emergency card- to my destination.
Gentlemen, I have baptized in the fire of Filipina Call Centers. Have you ever tried to explain to a lovely sounding young lady in a foreign land what a Texas hunting lodge is?
Eleven calls and four States later I got a reservation for the cheapest motel I could find and begged them to send it here. They agreed and called the Indian hotel keeper and arranged everything. The card works and the stress levels are receding as I type this. I am a wreck. Poor Colorado had to listen to the long version through dinner.
Made it to Abilene Texas. Got a nice room in a decent part of town I hope. I made the mistake of going to the Local Wal Mart O my god lots of strange cookies around here. Heading out in the AM see ya'll Tomorrow.
Brian (Kingston) is here and fed. We will head out tomorrow around 9:30 or so. Got a bit of shopping to do on the way. We should arrive around 1:00 or so.
I'm half packed and will leave in about an hour. Plan on stopping at Cabela's in Buda and maybe Los Cazadores in Pearsall. Looking forward to meeting this motley crew. Thinking RGK is only one I have actually met. CLN
The yellow centerline of Texas FM 395 directly in front of the gate to the lodge is at these coordinates plus or minus a couple of yards, according to google maps:
Decimal degrees: 28.684695, -99.753672
degrees/minues/seconds: 28°41'04.9"N 99°45'13.2"W
If you enter the decimal form into your GPS device, be sure to include the minus sign. (Last year Roger forgot to do this, and wondered why his device was showing a location in Tibet.)
Below is the google-maps image of the front gate to the lodge. It is dated Feb 2013 and hasn't been updated since I posted it last year. . .
Another previous post, for the poor little lambs who have lost their way. --Baa, baa, baa. --Bob
Short of my backpack the truck is packed. I pick up Brian (Kingston) tomorrow afternoon, we'll grill some burgers, sip a libation, chew the fat and head out in the AM. Hopefully he is up for a Tex-Mex lunch on the way and we should land at the ranch near 1:00. My wife and I are both looking forward to the trip...
You're taking your wife Ed!?? All the way to the frontlines of the Fire war zone!? You're a much braver man than me.
I had to come back early today...a fabulous time, lots of great food, lots of pigs to shoot and ultimate male bonding. Weather was OK, too. I had a blast. Thanks again to "dvdegeorge" for setting this one up. I'll be going again next year, if I'm allowed. Bob
So has the Sausage Slaughter started yet? Inquiring minds want to know.
JB-
Although you couldn't be here, some of your bullets did come along. The photo below is of one you sold me a couple of years ago, which performed very well in bang-flopping a piggy. The hog was facing toward the blind about 100 yardsaway, with his head lowered as he snarfled up the corn bait. The bullet entered just above his head, and a skinner recovered it in a ham. . . The bullet is the discontinued 45 cal Nosler HG 260-gr Partition, loaded to about 2500 fps mv in the 450B cartridge for use in the new RAR bolt rifle. I was concerned whether the bullet, designed for magnum handgun velocities, might not stand up to the extra 500-700 fps above its presumed design max. It's performance indicates that Nosler might consider bringing it back for 45-cal rifles. . . --Bob
The only big game I ever shot with that Nosler was a medium-sized Iowa whitetail buck, the bullet starting at about 1900 fps from a Winchester 20-gauge sabot factory load, from the rifled barrel on a T/C Contender carbine. At 40-some yards the bullet went through the bones of both shoulders and exited. Your field test certainly indicates it can take even more velocity.
Unofficial Tally was 58 hogs I believe. Plus some coyotes,foxes and Dans Blackbuck. I made it home at 1:30 AM after a 980 miles in 14 Hours trip. Had a blast
I know anyone can be at the wrong place. Did everyone get at least one? How many were killed by the one who killed the most? What was the largest? smallest? What was the average size? Captdavid
Unofficial Tally was 58 hogs I believe. Plus some coyotes,foxes and Dans Blackbuck. I made it home at 1:30 AM after a 980 miles in 14 Hours trip. Had a blast
Make than 60! The two I shot last night were donated in the hide and never left the truck.
Just got home, left my suitcase in my room. Can you believe that. Guess I get to make the trip again. Damn.Had my meds. all I had in the bag. Stupid on my part.
Discovered at unloading of Jeep. I shot my three in 3 sits. 3 sits I slept while others were out.
This person got in a fight with a concrete pad and some gravel at the shooting range. He was tough and sucked it up. No complaints from him. Cowboy all the way. He is healing. We did have a Doc in the group, so we were good. They can tell the story if they choose.
This is the prize for the smallest pig shot. That's makers mark I believe. Kindly donated by ingwe from all the way up in Montana. Winner searched and searched for that pig. Used only one shot to down him.
Rest of my pics. are on another camera which I guess I must upload to this lap top, then to Photobucket and on to here. We'll see if that can or will ever happen.
Unofficial Tally was 58 hogs I believe. Plus some coyotes,foxes and Dans Blackbuck. I made it home at 1:30 AM after a 980 miles in 14 Hours trip. Had a blast
I know anyone can be at the wrong place. Did everyone get at least one? How many were killed by the one who killed the most? What was the largest? smallest? What was the average size? Captdavid
We were limited to a max of 4. Largest 190 on a scale. Had lots of big ones shot by the crew. Smallest you are going to have to guess from the pic. Average I say 10 lbs to 150 lbs cause there were lots. Sounder would come in with 15 to 20 hogs, big to many little ones.
Unofficial Tally was 58 hogs I believe. Plus some coyotes,foxes and Dans Blackbuck. I made it home at 1:30 AM after a 980 miles in 14 Hours trip. Had a blast
Ya and you missed one fine meal Sat. night
I'm not sure, but the 58 is good plus one more the guide ran over in his truck. 58 shot, one hit by truck and pitched in back of truck.
Unofficial Tally was 58 hogs I believe. Plus some coyotes,foxes and Dans Blackbuck. I made it home at 1:30 AM after a 980 miles in 14 Hours trip. Had a blast
Ya and you missed one fine meal Sat. night
I'm not sure, but the 58 is good plus one more the guide ran over in his truck. 58 shot, one hit by truck and pitched in back of truck.
Plus 2 that never came out of the truck. That's 60.
You're hunting the General area I hunt a lot. Although you had rain, it's pretty dry and pigs don't grow as large as some of the wetter or more cultivated climes. Any hog that approaches 200lbs if not huge, is pretty darn big. You should have never weighed it. It would have been close to 300lbs! Unless one chooses to shoot the smaller ones 100-150 pounders are a good average. I hope everyone got one or at least a shot. I'm sure most of your shots were over feeders around 100yds or so?
Just got home, left my suitcase in my room. Can you believe that. Guess I get to make the trip again. Damn.Had my meds. all I had in the bag. Stupid on my part.
Discovered at unloading of Jeep. I shot my three in 3 sits. 3 sits I slept while others were out.
Pics. downloading to the bucket as we speak.
So I just talked to owner of ranch, Kevin has the bag. Will drive out in the morning and afternoon, get my bag then drive until I can't drive anymore and make it home or get a motel.
You can see the "little pig" winner in Wtxj's Pic. He is laying on one of the bigger ones. Think he was about a week old. That is hard to do to take one this size out of a big group of the little rascals without killing or maiming a half dozen. First timer and I had a great time.
You can see the "little pig" winner in Wtxj's Pic. He is laying on one of the bigger ones. Think he was about a week old. That is hard to do to take one this size out of a big group of the little rascals without killing or maiming a half dozen. First timer and I had a great time.
Lee (El Numero Uno) and I are going back in May for the first annual Ruger No 1 singleshot Axis deer hunt. Probably a pig or two will be slain also. Bob
Just got home, left my suitcase in my room. Can you believe that. Guess I get to make the trip again. Damn.Had my meds. all I had in the bag. Stupid on my part.
Discovered at unloading of Jeep. I shot my three in 3 sits. 3 sits I slept while others were out.
Pics. downloading to the bucket as we speak.
So I just talked to owner of ranch, Kevin has the bag. Will drive out in the morning and afternoon, get my bag then drive until I can't drive anymore and make it home or get a motel.
Gordon, that sucks. I'm sorry you have to go back. This morning I found hats belonging to two of the Bob's in the dining hall. I left RGK's with Ed and I've got ColoradoBob's. I'll mail it to him if he agrees to shoot clays one handed next year.
You can see the "little pig" winner in Wtxj's Pic. He is laying on one of the bigger ones. Think he was about a week old. That is hard to do to take one this size out of a big group of the little rascals without killing or maiming a half dozen. First timer and I had a great time.
Lee (El Numero Uno) and I are going back in May for the first annual Ruger No 1 singleshot Axis deer hunt. Probably a pig or two will be slain also. Bob
Just got home, left my suitcase in my room. Can you believe that. Guess I get to make the trip again. Damn.Had my meds. all I had in the bag. Stupid on my part.
Discovered at unloading of Jeep. I shot my three in 3 sits. 3 sits I slept while others were out.
Pics. downloading to the bucket as we speak.
So I just talked to owner of ranch, Kevin has the bag. Will drive out in the morning and afternoon, get my bag then drive until I can't drive anymore and make it home or get a motel.
Gordon, that sucks. I'm sorry you have to go back. This morning I found hats belonging to two of the Bob's in the dining hall. I left RGK's with Ed and I've got ColoradoBob's. I'll mail it to him if he agrees to shoot clays one handed next year.
If I remember Coloradobobs hats was a Cleveland Indians hat. Go ahead and burn it or throw it away.
Just got home, left my suitcase in my room. Can you believe that. Guess I get to make the trip again. Damn.Had my meds. all I had in the bag. Stupid on my part.
Discovered at unloading of Jeep. I shot my three in 3 sits. 3 sits I slept while others were out.
Pics. downloading to the bucket as we speak.
So I just talked to owner of ranch, Kevin has the bag. Will drive out in the morning and afternoon, get my bag then drive until I can't drive anymore and make it home or get a motel.
Gordon, that sucks. I'm sorry you have to go back. This morning I found hats belonging to two of the Bob's in the dining hall. I left RGK's with Ed and I've got ColoradoBob's. I'll mail it to him if he agrees to shoot clays one handed next year.
Bob does love shot gunning. Just think he's still on the road. Ya it sucks to drive back this soon, I was just careless. What it cost to forget.
Just got home, left my suitcase in my room. Can you believe that. Guess I get to make the trip again. Damn.Had my meds. all I had in the bag. Stupid on my part.
Discovered at unloading of Jeep. I shot my three in 3 sits. 3 sits I slept while others were out.
Pics. downloading to the bucket as we speak.
So I just talked to owner of ranch, Kevin has the bag. Will drive out in the morning and afternoon, get my bag then drive until I can't drive anymore and make it home or get a motel.
Gordon, that sucks. I'm sorry you have to go back. This morning I found hats belonging to two of the Bob's in the dining hall. I left RGK's with Ed and I've got ColoradoBob's. I'll mail it to him if he agrees to shoot clays one handed next year.
If I remember Coloradobobs hats was a Cleveland Indians hat. Go ahead and burn it or throw it away.
If he refuses my terms, I'll send it to you Charles!
Just got home, left my suitcase in my room. Can you believe that. Guess I get to make the trip again. Damn.Had my meds. all I had in the bag. Stupid on my part.
Discovered at unloading of Jeep. I shot my three in 3 sits. 3 sits I slept while others were out.
Pics. downloading to the bucket as we speak.
So I just talked to owner of ranch, Kevin has the bag. Will drive out in the morning and afternoon, get my bag then drive until I can't drive anymore and make it home or get a motel.
Gordon, that sucks. I'm sorry you have to go back. This morning I found hats belonging to two of the Bob's in the dining hall. I left RGK's with Ed and I've got ColoradoBob's. I'll mail it to him if he agrees to shoot clays one handed next year.
If I remember Coloradobobs hats was a Cleveland Indians hat. Go ahead and burn it or throw it away.
If he refuses my terms, I'll send it to you Patrick!
It's Charles but yea that will work. Good shooting by the way.
Hopefully I can post some pics later this week. Hit the ground running this morning. Got to work tomorrow. Opened the mail this morning from being gone and found I have been called to jury duty Tuesday morning. I had a blast killed my hogs ate some good food and heard a lot of good stories. Everyone was first class as usual except "RockChucker" Actually he behaved.
Our team that included RockChucker, CrimsonTide aka big pimpin, Ranger Green, Sandcritter and myself all killed our allotment of pigs. Thursday night we brought in 7 so many hogs the entire bumper and cage fell off the truck. We had to load all the hogs over the side of a lifted F250 because the tailgate wouldnt open.
I used a .50 cal muzzleloader on one pig, a 7x57 Ruger Tang77 with a 154 Hornady Interlock on the second and a 6.5-06 Rem 700 with a 127 LRX on the last. They all fell were they stood.
To tell the story on the big pig, it was Friday evening, and we crossed the road to a new ranch. I drew a blind on the edge of an open field, the irrigation pivot, with the feeder near a fence and brush. Nothing showed up except about 5000 blackbirds & grackles. I was guessing with all the shooting, the pigs were starting to get spooky and would not show up until late.
It was almost past shooting light when the boar led a small group out of the brush. I could tell he was a boar in the binos, but he stayed on the other side of the fence. I was torn wondering if it was okay to take one on the other side of the fence. I also realized, he was as tall as the 2nd strand of barbed wire, a big animal. A moment later he crawled under the fence and started feeding. The rifle was my KimNor 7mm-08, which I was carrying due to the rain. Other than rezeroing for 100 yards, it was still set up from my aoudad hunt last year, a Leupold 4.5-14 and 120gr Ballistic Tips, with a warm charge of Ramshot Big Game powder. The boar gave me a broadside shot, and the Nosler broke the onside shoulder and dropped him in his tracks. He kicked for a minute and lay still. I approached him with the rifle in hand, and finally saw the big tusks, and realized I had a real beast of a boar.
Dan DeGeorge very kindly donated a Hess knife as the prize for first place, and I am most please with it:
For what it's worth, when I first started posting regularly on 24hourCampfire, I made the mistake of sending Steelhead a PM. Don't remember what it was in reference to. The reply he PM'd back was so vile. There was no cause for what he said and I took personal offense.
Steelhead is the only person on 24hour who I detest and loathe with a white-hot animus. I'll say no more.
As far as I'm concerned the two men in the post above may happen to wake up black every day, but you have proven yourself to be beyond a shadow of a doubt to be........
For what it's worth, when I first started posting regularly on 24hourCampfire, I made the mistake of sending Steelhead a PM. Don't remember what it was in reference to. The reply he PM'd back was so vile. There was no cause for what he said and I took personal offense.
Steelhead is the only person on 24hour who I detest and loathe with a white-hot animus. I'll say no more.
As far as I'm concerned the two men in the post above may happen to wake up black every day, but you have proven yourself to be beyond a shadow of a doubt to be........
GFY,
GWB
I hope your wife bought some EXTRA LARGE tampons for you whilst you were gone.
Sweet Jesus, it was nothing about them, but apparently you are too ate up with the white guilt to understand a joke.
You sure seemed to be happy to gobble my cock when I offered you assistance about a powder measure. Maybe that was someone else typing under you name.
And here you go douchebag. Why didn't you do your job in an protecting Bob's honor in 2011? The picture is gone now, but it was a black tracker in Africa, and a running joke with Bob.
Originally Posted by Steelhead
Originally Posted by isaac
I ended up missing two baboons and two jackals total while Karen took my 338 Fed and wasted hers on her first shot.
At least you got to work on your tan.
You'll notice in 2011 I said to Bob 'At least you got to work on your tan'
This creation from a basement shop in the U.P. is called the 50 Hush Puppy. I've got some video I'll post later. We were told it was loaded at 1200fps. The target is 1/2" plate.
Kingston--Your terms will need to be amended. You will need to shoot left handed in the rifle shoot. I was shooter #8. That shot was made with my everything rifle. A plain jane straight out of the box Tikka with a 6X Nikon scope. Ammo was from Walmart @ $14.99--180 grain Winchester Power-Points. I been using it for years. The Grand Pooh-bah said a one gun shooter is over rated and made be turn in my rifle loonie card.
Sounds and looks like you boys had a great time. DVD, good on you for doing the heavy lifting on arranging the fun.
GW, earlier tonight as I was leaving the office I texted old Kingston to ask how the trip was and to congratulate him on winning the cup, figuring he was already home. Turns out he was actually at Logan at the baggage claim area waiting on his guns to be unloaded from the plane. Called him right away to see if maybe he needed a lift, as I was but five minutes away. He thanked me but explained that his lady was outside somewhere dodging parking Nazis, and that he was all set. I asked and got some of his quick thoughts on the trip and of TX in general in the couple minutes we chatted.
I wasn't at all surprised to hear him say that he had a grand time with some damned good people. He commented right away that he loved the TX folks, what with their respectful and kind use of 'sir' and 'ma'am' even in casual conversation, as well as the classy and charming easy way that Texans seem to display as a matter of routine. I smiled wide, as I'd felt the exact same way when I first traveled there to be a guest of STX for the first PINS event, and haven't changed my opinion since, after a half dozen trips or so. Anyway I wasn't surprised in the least and laughed and agreed with him wholeheartedly and remarked that I was proud of him as an Easterner of his winning the shoot-off. In his usual modest manner, he said that he thought that a good percentage of the 'contestants' were a little handicapped in the event due to the previous evening's celebratory imbibing, but that in particular he was impressed as hell with your shooting ability running with what I think he said was something like 'a big fuggin' pistol' in what was essentially meant to be a rifle contest.
I've hunted ducks with Brian a few times and have seen him go to work with a scattergun and figured he'd at least place well with a rifle. The man sure can shoot, that's certain. Good on him and you all and glad to hear that y'all had yourselves a good time.
Kingston--Your terms will need to be amended. You will need to shoot left handed in the rifle shoot. I was shooter #8. That shot was made with my everything rifle. A plain jane straight out of the box Tikka with a 6X Nikon scope. Ammo was from Walmart @ $14.99--180 grain Winchester Power-Points. I been using it for years. The Grand Pooh-bah said a one gun shooter is over rated and made be turn in my rifle loonie card.
Thanks for sending the hat back. Go Tribe !!
Charles PM me your address.
You're right, you were #8. GW was #9. Thank goodness I saved that sheet. Beer brewed in Texas beer seems to have cognitive side effects.
I am not a pistolero. IIRC that was Roof that did that amazing stuff with his weapon. I'm not always the best at the bench, but when it comes to killin' stuff, I'm lucky!
I am not a pistolero. IIRC that was Roof that did that amazing stuff with his weapon. I'm not always the best at the bench, but when it comes to killin' stuff, I'm lucky!
ya!
GWB
Ah, apparently I misunderstood. Thanks for the clarification. Wait, you're the dude who has been slaying hogs by the truckload I've been enjoying seeing pics of here and on AR for the past decade or more! Ha! Well then I offer you no congrats on this particular shoot, but thank you for the metric tons of porcine goodness you've shared all these years.
I am not a pistolero. IIRC that was Roof that did that amazing stuff with his weapon. I'm not always the best at the bench, but when it comes to killin' stuff, I'm lucky!
ya!
GWB
Ah, apparently I misunderstood. Thanks for the clarification. Wait, you're the dude who has been slaying hogs by the truckload I've been enjoying seeing pics of here and on AR for the past decade or more! Ha! Well then I offer you no congrats on this particular shoot, but thank you for the metric tons of porcine goodness you've shared all these years.
Cheers!
Back at ya!
Not to be maudlin, but I've been a fan of yours for pretty much the same amount of time!
BTW,
Brian is good people. I very much enjoyed his company and getting to know him a bit. If you and he are friends.......
When Leighton called I think I said something like, "I'm in love with Texas. I love Texas. I love the way Texans treat each other, the way they acknowledge one another. The yes ma'am, no ma'am, yes sir, no sir. The warmth in their casual greetings and smiles. They've got lots of cows and weather's pretty good too!"
Ed, I can't thank you and your wife enough for hosting me at your beautiful home, for carting me around, and anchoring me on this trip. I hope that you'll allow me to return the favor one day. Thank you for the friendship and camaraderie.
Dan thanks for putting this together. Your enthusiasm is contagious!
To my hunting partners, I can't imagine another five grown men who I'd rather squeeze into a filthy pickup with, over and over!
Gordon, Joel, Bobby, Pat, and Lee thank you for patience while I initially struggled with your native tongues. A few more days and I'd have become pretty fluent. You probably can't image how much I enjoyed the poetry of your vernaculars. You're much less colorful on the internet.
Mike, I hope that I was half as courteous and thoughtful as you were roommate! It was great to meet you, have a safe trip home!
Bob that rife you built is a fućking hoot. Thanks for bringing it!
GW, with the exception of you being a lightweight in the whisky department , you fùcking rock!!! Thanks for bring all the guns, ammo, and targets for us to play with. Your generous and straightforward spirit is inspiring.
Dan, Carpe Montana!
Thank you all for a great trip! I had a wonderful time. I could go on and on, but I've got to go to bed—more pics and videos later!
We did have a great trip. So much fun was had, that I think I'll head back right now for a short visit with Kevin today. Love the 14 hour driving days. 7 one way, 7 back to the house. You guys have a good day at the campfire.
Great time,great hunting,great food and a great group of Campfire guys! This one will be hard to top but we will try. as ltppowel Pat says things evolve Total hog tally was 60 with a couple coyotes,a fox and a Blackbuck which BTW was a damn challenging hunt and I was beginning to think I wasn't going to get one this trip They stay out in the opened and if you tried to get close enough for a shot they were out of there at warp speed...3 blown stalks and a miss at 350 yds before I finally got it done. I had my heart set on this specific Blackbuck as he was dark and wide.He didn't disappoint and measures a tick under 21"
I am not a pistolero. IIRC that was Roof that did that amazing stuff with his weapon. I'm not always the best at the bench, but when it comes to killin' stuff, I'm lucky!
ya!
GWB
You also don't seem to be able to understand a frigging joke that wasn't directed at you either.
When Leighton called I think I said something like, "I'm in love with Texas. I love Texas. I love the way Texans treat each other, the way they acknowledge one another. The yes ma'am, no ma'am, yes sir, no sir. The warmth in their casual greetings and smiles. They've got lots of cows and weather's pretty good too!"
You'll never hear a Texan say you have to be born here to be a Texan. You don't even have to live here, hence the State motto...
"Texas...a State of mind."
Edited to add that there are plenty people living here that will NEVER be Texans, as much as they would like to be. Some are here on the 'fire.
When Leighton called I think I said something like, "I'm in love with Texas. I love Texas. I love the way Texans treat each other, the way they acknowledge one another. The yes ma'am, no ma'am, yes sir, no sir. The warmth in their casual greetings and smiles. They've got lots of cows and weather's pretty good too!"
You'll never hear a Texan say you have to be born here to be a Texan. You don't even have to live here, hence the State motto...
"Texas...a State of mind."
Edited to add that there are plenty people living here that will NEVER be Texans, as much as they would like to be. Some are here on the 'fire.
Ha on the way home(Tampa to Roc leg) I met a pretty blond flight attendant told her I must be in 1st class since I had the 1st row seat. She joked about how would I like my steak cooked and did I want champagne. When I heard her say Y'all I asked where she was from she said "I'm Deborah from Dallas TX" I new it! She was so sweet she had to be...I'm on a roll with TX girls
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Yea, been catching up with work all day. Gotta go home now and make sure my tractor starts. they're calling for about a foot here. I got my pictures loaded onto my computer today, so I'll try to post some on Wednesday. I told the guys not to bother to come to work tomorrow as I'll be home pushing snow.
I had a great time as usual with a great bunch of guys. Joey had a blast and I really appreciate you letting him come this time. He was very impressed with you guys and the knowledge he was able to soak up.
I just ordered the complete TX, MO, and KY Rosetta Stone courses. My only concern is that I fear half the expressions you use are made up on the spot! Joel's got to write a book or screen play, titled "Junebug". ROFLMFAO
BTW: at your suggestion, I had my first WHATABURGER. The pictures on the menu made them look small so I ordered a double! LOL!
Did they end up letting the folks on my plane off to stretch their legs before continuing on to SL?
Yea, those Texans are REALLY nice people. I had the pleasure of meeting a very nice Texas State Trooper on my way back to San Antonio. He was kind enough to tell me that it was my lucky day and he was gonna let me off with a warning. Plus, he only held us up for about 5 or 10 minutes. 87 in a 70 on Route 57.
I never saw it, but the president of my university, Stephen F Austin State U, had a letter written by David Crockett, stating how he wondered how he got into that mess. He stayed to protect hi is honor. As I recall, from those lectures and readings close to 50yrs ago that Crockett, trying to recover from his defeat in congress, and was on an extended hunting trip. He was more a man experiencing a man life crisis, than one going to a call for independence. He just ended up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Captdavid
That's pretty much why they all came from far away. Hopefully this won't cause a hijack, but that's much of why Texas joined the Confederacy. Returning favors.
I had a great time on this year's hog hunt. Hope to do it again next year. I was just counting the boxes clay pigeons, it's 720. We did do a lot of shooting.
I hope they keep the chef. I asked him about grits. Guess what was for breakfast the next morning?
A grand time had again. Great bunch of fellows, good bit of killin', whole lot of laughs, and upgrade in food this year to boot. And whiskey, well, that's a given. What more can you ask for? Thanks for a great time, everybody!
When Leighton called I think I said something like, "I'm in love with Texas. I love Texas. I love the way Texans treat each other, the way they acknowledge one another. The yes ma'am, no ma'am, yes sir, no sir. The warmth in their casual greetings and smiles. They've got lots of cows and weather's pretty good too!"
You'll never hear a Texan say you have to be born here to be a Texan. You don't even have to live here, hence the State motto...
"Texas...a State of mind."
Edited to add that there are plenty people living here that will NEVER be Texans, as much as they would like to be. Some are here on the 'fire.
Amen powell. Looks like loads of fun. Thanks for all the pics and testimonies. I'll make one some day hopefully. Congrats to all.
I just ordered the complete TX, MO, and KY Rosetta Stone courses. My only concern is that I fear half the expressions you use are made up on the spot! Joel's got to write a book or screen play, titled "Junebug". ROFLMFAO
BTW: at your suggestion, I had my first WHATABURGER. The pictures on the menu made them look small so I ordered a double! LOL!
Did they end up letting the folks on my plane off to stretch their legs before continuing on to SL?
While I was chasing pork it was a schit show here in Rochester with 80 mph winds some still without power...fence in my yard destroyed and roofing shingle blown off my roof at my warehouse Was a good time to be in Texas! This video is right in front of the best spring time brown trout spot on Lake Ontario I'll have the double D right there in a couple weeks (I hope)
On the last eve I learned that I need to lead a running hog a skosh more with my 45 Colt M94 than I do with my 270. It was a great trip with a fatazz sow being thumped via Montana. No pictures though.
Ran into a Wildlife Biologist at the gas station in Junction early this morning. Told him I was after my bag of stuff sitting at the lodge after hunting hogs. Gave him a few of my cigars as he chews on them. I said this is your lucky day. He looked at me and said maybe this is your lucky day. He gave me his card and said he let's his guides run hog hunts during the off deer season. I said great. His ranch is in Cotulla, which is east of where we were. I said you ever hear of Perry Thompson, he said no but did know some thompsons. I said they have 20,000 acres. He said the only Thompson I know is a real big old boy, I said that's him, He said it's Harry T---. I said OH. He said forget hunting my place we are friends and his place is a great place. Thought that was interesting.
Yea, been catching up with work all day. Gotta go home now and make sure my tractor starts. they're calling for about a foot here. I got my pictures loaded onto my computer today, so I'll try to post some on Wednesday. I told the guys not to bother to come to work tomorrow as I'll be home pushing snow.
I had a great time as usual with a great bunch of guys. Joey had a blast and I really appreciate you letting him come this time. He was very impressed with you guys and the knowledge he was able to soak up.
Yea, those Texans are REALLY nice people. I had the pleasure of meeting a very nice Texas State Trooper on my way back to San Antonio. He was kind enough to tell me that it was my lucky day and he was gonna let me off with a warning. Plus, he only held us up for about 5 or 10 minutes. 87 in a 70 on Route 57.
I met a Concho County Deputy he wrote me a $160.00 ticket for doing 84 in a 75. Luckily my speedometer is off cause I thought I was doing 90. The funny part was I was just telling EdM right before I left that I am lucky that I never get tickets as I am bad to speed. 4 hours later WHAM ticket. Its been 9 years since my last one so I guess I was overdue.
You said it! After getting one on the last day last year, I tagged out the first day! Two in the morning and one at night. The first two out of the Marlin with my own hand cast 360 grain hollow points. One ran 40 yards but he left a blood trail even I could follow.
I just got home this afternoon after a three day, 1,746 mile adventure. I am still unpacking and I also will post photos and tell stories soon.
I believe it was just after we learned about all the trials and tribulations in the life of Junebug in Eastern Kentucky. Was quite a bit of whiskey drank that night at that table.
Sure am glad you guys had fun and wish I weren't too tied up to do this....maybe next year!
Dana- It would be fun to see you at a hog hunt again. Some of us haven't seen you since the hunt in 2010 at 700 Springs ranch near Junction. The nighttime hog hunt there with dogs was unforgettable. I was lucky to ride with both you and your wife on the pickup carrying the catch dogs, and I'm still astonished by the ease with which rockchucker stuck the knife through the boar's ribs and heart.
I believe it was just after we learned about all the trials and tribulations in the life of Junebug in Eastern Kentucky. Was quite a bit of whiskey drank that night at that table.
I believe it was just after we learned about all the trials and tribulations in the life of Junebug in Eastern Kentucky. Was quite a bit of whiskey drank that night at that table.
Yup! GW, Pat and the Junebug slayer started in on how nobody from the North came to help defend the Alamo. It's a fücking travesty. Reparations are due.
I believe it was just after we learned about all the trials and tribulations in the life of Junebug in Eastern Kentucky. Was quite a bit of whiskey drank that night at that table.
Yup! GW, Pat and the Junebug slayer started in on how nobody from the North came to help defend the Alamo. It's a fücking travesty. Reparations are due.
That's your ass. I know exactly who was at the Alamo. You were confusing wars, but I still like you.
That's pretty much why they all came from far away. Hopefully this won't cause a hijack, but that's much of why Texas joined the Confederacy. Returning favors.
PA says thanks for returning the favor................
I was not a part of sayin' who was and who was not!
I wuz an innocent bystander!
Kingston,
FYI,
since 1999, when my crew is in deer camp, the sound track to John Waynes' The Alamo, by Dimitri Tompkin is played each night when we crash. I usually make it to "must be Parson and the boy!
noun 1. a nonhistorical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical. 2. the body of stories of this kind, especially as they relate to a particular people, group, or clan: the winning of the West in American legend. 3. an inscription, especially on a coat of arms, on a monument, under a picture, or the like. 4. a table on a map, chart, or the like, listing and explaining the symbols used. Compare key1(def 8). 5. Numismatics. inscription (def 8). 6. a collection of stories about an admirable person. 7. a person who is the center of such stories: he became a legend in his own lifetime.
That's pretty much why they all came from far away. Hopefully this won't cause a hijack, but that's much of why Texas joined the Confederacy. Returning favors.
The concept of a man's honor is pretty much non-existant except in certain circles.
In times gone by, a man's honor was more precious than his life!
Joel, and his son Lawson, went with me last year. It's hard for me to go there now. It's just so sad to feel the bravery and honor that is so rare in this country now. Then again...Lawson is now a Marine. There is always hope.
Ran into a Wildlife Biologist at the gas station in Junction early this morning. Told him I was after my bag of stuff sitting at the lodge after hunting hogs. Gave him a few of my cigars as he chews on them. I said this is your lucky day. He looked at me and said maybe this is your lucky day. He gave me his card and said he let's his guides run hog hunts during the off deer season. I said great. His ranch is in Cotulla, which is east of where we were. I said you ever hear of Perry Thompson, he said no but did know some thompsons. I said they have 20,000 acres. He said the only Thompson I know is a real big old boy, I said that's him, He said it's Harry T---. I said OH. He said forget hunting my place we are friends and his place is a great place. Thought that was interesting.
Looking like next year will be March 7th-11th if you want to start planning ahead for time off
I thank all who attended everything went off without a hitch,we had a great bunch of guys and represented the Campfire well
We will continue the Big Hog contest with another fine prize as well as the Rifle Cup shoot(thank you Gordon for that) I reckon Ingwe will still preside over the dink pig contest
Looking like next year will be March 7th-11th if you want to start planning ahead for time off
I thank all who attended everything went off without a hitch,we had a great bunch of guys and represented the Campfire well
We will continue the Big Hog contest with another fine prize as well as the Rifle Cup shoot(thank you Gordon for that) I reckon Ingwe will still preside over the dink pig contestrecycle his dink deer judge bribes
I don't even remember what morning it was. 6:00 am sharp and Tracy and me have nothing to do, so we wonder over to the dinning hall to grab some coffee. Walked in and certain tables were a mess. Beer cans stacked 3 high, 1/2 gal of becky creek gone and a empty cake pan. I said what, Bobbys birthday is not today. He didn't even offer any cake. So next year, Bobby make sure you save me some cake. Remains of the cake had blue/green/white frosting.
Tracy used his old army days and a broom in the clean up.
That was Friday, Bobby's birthday. We emptied some containers! The stories were rolling. I haven't laughed so hard in ages. I wish I would have recorded some of those stories.
Blame Brian for reporting the wrong day for Bobby's Birthday I found out and shifted gears to Friday for the cake I yelled for everyone to come have cake and sing to the skinny guy
It was all good you drunk guys got to eat cake for a late night snack.I punched out around midnight after hearing about the many exploits of o'l JuneBug
Joel, and his son Lawson, went with me last year. It's hard for me to go there now. It's just so sad to feel the bravery and honor that is so rare in this country now. Then again...Lawson is now a Marine. There is always hope.
I'll never forget that trip. Hope to make it again, someday.
That was Friday, Bobby's birthday. We emptied some containers! The stories were rolling. I haven't laughed so hard in ages. I wish I would have recorded some of those stories.
Thanks for seeing to the mess!
Oh Lord. I'm sorta glad you didn't. My screenplay will be compromised.
My camera did a poor job of capturing muzzle blast from the rifle and the flash as the 50 cal. incendiary hit the 1/2" plate. Both were far more dramatic in person. This rifle was an absolute hoot!
"The story of Bobby's third pig" or "The track job from hell"
Jody put us in a stand with senderos in three directions. Bobby sat to my left in the blind, and he had a long sendero out his left hand window. Both of us had the blind to the front, and the road we came in on, running out behind us.
We were covered in Whitetails from the start, and had jumped a sounder of pigs as we were driven in to the blind. It looked like Bobby would have a chance to punch his third tag, and I brought a rifle to back him up, or shoot as jackrabbit, depending.
The blind was one of the more elevated types, I'm guessing maybe 10 or 12 feet high. It gave good visibility, and was plenty large enough for two.
We watched deer until we bled from the eyes, and then finally, the feeder went off. I had been furiously busy trying to keep Bobby from fidgeting, but as the magic hour approached, it was getting worse. Suddenly, owing to his sharp eyes and ears, I suppose, Bobby gives the signal that we had pigs in the wire. (You know, put down the beer, pick up the rifle....)
Three pigs show up just to the left of the feeder, about 75 yards distant. We quickly whisper discussion about which pig Bobby will shot at, so I can help him cover it. Decision made and crosshairs settle. Bobby shoots, and the pig rears on it's hind legs and wheels. I break a shot, and I am sure the crosshairs are plastered on the pigs spine. In retrospect, I am still sure they were, because the rifle was zeroed about 1.5" high and so when we went to look for blood there was absolutely none. Not a speck, not a fleck. Bobby gave him a dose of sweet chin music, and I burnt one just over his back.
Sheet! Said we, and we hurried back to the blind.
"I thought you..." "I was sure..." Oh well, nevermind, that one is behind us.
Sure enough, the sounder that we originally jumped when we drove in to the blind, finally came in. Again the discussion started about which pig would be targeted, and when Bobby broke the shot, I was still trying to figure out, just which of the two bigger black pigs in the sounder he was talking about, so I did not fire. Pigs went in every direction. Unfortunately, all of the pigs in the sounder ran.I can understand why, since Bobby has the loudest rifle ever to be chambered in 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser. I wanted to run myself.
We gathered gloves, flashlights and cellphones and sallied forth, with hopes of better results since I was tiring of climbing the steps to the penthouse stand.
The first spot of blood we found was about the size of a clipped thumbnail, but it was pink and frothy, which was heartening, but still, I'd have been happier to see a bigger sample.
Shortly thereafter we found more blood which indicated he was headed into the soft, grassy meadows of Texas. Scratch that. He was headed into the Mesquite, cactus, prickly and moreover Snake infested thickets of Texas.
Now kids, I am scared of very little, but I am a complete chicken where serpents are concerned. I do my best not to leave a live one behind me. Funny thing, kindred spirits and all, my partner Bobby is a snake chicken too.
With daylight diminishing, we had little choice but to plunge in, snakes or no snakes. The sign was good, but it was a bear to follow, owing to the mesquite thicket. Under cactus, over fallen logs, around the thorn bushes....Darkness was soon upon us, and it became so thick that Bwana Rockchucker handed his rifle off to me and he drew his faithful sidearm, and put his fixed blade knife in his teeth as he crawled ever forward.
The brush pulled our hats off our heads, stretched my elastic band back on my headlamp and then suddenly let it go, snapping me on the handsome grape with utter ruthlessness. I peed a little.
If cactus needles and mesquite thorns were comanche arrows, Bobby would have looked like Custer at the Little Bighorn. His dogged determination to find his quarry, truly inspirational.
We tracked on, for what seemed like 3 football fields before Bobby finally said "There he is."
(Editorial note: The reader may note that the truth has been handled carelessly at certain points in this story, but be assured, the 300 yards is closer to the truth than not.)
After high fives and congratulations, we tied off tourniquets to the wounds we had which were bleeding the most. Then we contemplated the drag. By the grace of the Almighty, that rotten little porker had dropped dead within 10 yards of the sendero which had been right out the left hand window of our blind. we drug him out to the middle of the road and within minutes, just like the cavalry in a black and white western, Jody came driving up to get us. We gathered the rest of our gear from the blind, to include the remnants of our emergency hydration supply in the little cooler we carried with us, and headed in for the night.
Heck of a hunt. Hell of a track, and time well spent with a true Amigo.
Right now, I am in negotiations with Donnie Baker. He has quite a few facebook videos and is just the kind of fella that would be the culprit/victim in a Junebug story.
I plan to narrate the series of short stories like Morgan Freeman does Shawshank Redemption.
Crimson tide Just my hard earned experience. Is this your first trip to Texas? I hunt all around that area. You are lucky to find it, or a darn good tracker. I'm sure it's the latter:) Captdavid
I'm sorry if I sounded like I was being a smart a$$. It wasn't my intention. This was my third trip to Texas, always feel at home there. Bobby and I put our heads together on the track job, and were blessed with a tad of luck, I am sure.
If you know how to read sign and pay attention tracking isn't a problem... 1st hog I killed I was hunting with Pat and told him I'd shoot high shoulder and drop the hog in it's tracks which I did Hog 2 and 3 I hit lower and got heart they ran like they were hit with a crop by a jockey on the home stretch,located hit site (120 yds away and 100 yds respectivley) tracked them into the brush and found them in short order. I'd have preferred the high shoulder but hog No 2 was leaving quick and hog No 3 was in just about full darkness
I believe it was just after we learned about all the trials and tribulations in the life of Junebug in Eastern Kentucky. Was quite a bit of whiskey drank that night at that table.
Lotsa' "Vitamin A" being consumed that evening.
ya!
GWB
I bet you drank a bunch of protein every night too, mostly black.
tom, almost got my pliers and duct tape out to work on you
well, hopefully I'll get a scar out of this that the chicks will dig...
I told you to not tell Joel he's fat.......
I can't say anything bad about Joel, him and Bobby ( and a couple others I can't recall because my bell was ringing)...snatched me from the very edge of the abyss that is DEATH...and patched me up.
Then almost immediately began making sport of me. Especially Bobby...but he hooked me up with a sweet new Yeti Tumbler for coffee on the way home....
The story of the first evening's hunt, or: "Breaking the Hex"
The first morning's hunt was nothing to talk about for me, although several pigs were brought in that morning, I saw snout nor bristle.
It was bad enough that I started bitching to Rockchucker about the hex I was sure a waitress had cast on Bob and me as we stood outside an artsy fartsy eating establishment in San Antonio. I was sure at the time, and remain so convicted, that I did nothing to the hag, but happened to look her in the eye as she walked up behind Bob and dumped an ashtray in an outdoor garbage can, with complete indifference to fire safety.
You see, Bob has his back to her and I was facing the direction we had come from. Bobby saw her too, but apparently since he saw pigs on the first morning's hunt, I could only surmise that I got some over spray on that hex because I looked her in the eye as she approached.
The evening started innocently enough, we were having a lovely visit to the Mission City, and hoped to take in the evening meal at a dining establishment located at the old Pearl Brewery complex. The Hippies in San Antonio have renovated that buildings there, turning them into various and sundry shops, coffee houses and eateries. We actually had a reservation at the joint, and when we showed up, they acted like it might be a minute before we could be seated, even though the place was hardly what I would call busy.
Some of the crew were outside smoking a cigarette, one or two were making a head call and that left Bobby and me to wait for the table. The hostess finally came to seat us before any of the rest of the party came in, so we took up a seat at the end of the table. The hag came over immediately and laid out menus, while asking what Bobby and I would like to drink. We sent for a water apiece, and waited for the crew. By the time they showed up and were seated, the look on the hag's face had changed from simply sour, to the look a teacher gets when a student hits her in the a$$ with a sour green apple.
We placed orders for drinks, and appetizers, and while we were at it, we ordered the entree and more drinks. You have to understand that this was not Whataburger. Had it been, the service would have been much more friendly. That said, if the tab at Whataburger came back the same as a brand new 4th Generation Glock 17, we could have fed everyone on the first two floors of the Pearl Brewery.
Anyway, the night progressed and the more we joked and laughed, the meaner Hagatha looked. Now, before I go further, I will say the next sentence is absolutely the truth. I had 2 Lone Star beers and one drink of bourbon. This, along with a brontosaurus ribeye, and samples of about 5 different appetizers had me on the level. I was as sober as a judge, so to speak.
At any rate, I saw no one at that table who appeared to be remotely inebriated, but the wicked witch of the west had had enough. She sent the manager over to tell us that our server did not feel comfortable serving us any more.
To be honest, I was flabbergasted, I'd never been invited to leave a dining establishment before.
Well apparently, we were all flabbergasted, because our host begrudgingly left a 20 dollar tip for the poor necromancer, and we made our exit.
Now, to be fair, it was tough love that made him do that. He doesn't have a spiteful or mean bone in his body. But he had to do it, to teach her a lesson about friendly service making better gratuity.
Well, when I saw her stalking out of the restaurant headed in our direction, I checked her hands, then her eyes to see if she was coming to stab us with a broken wine bottle. She cast the stink eye, but simply turned and dumped the ash tray into a garbage can and returned from whence she came.
So, after the way the first morning's hunt went, I was concerned I might have to go back up to San Antonio and borrow a dish towel from that restaurant to break her spell. That, or sacrifice some chicken from the chow hall...
I tell you all of that to let you know the frame of mind I was in, for the evening's hunt. I felt a little bit underwhelmed when we pulled up to the stand in the low fence area of the ranch. Standard deal, the feeder was about 75 yards or so from the blind, but a dandy 5 strand barbed wire fence was right beside the feeder and we could see into the next field from there.
It was hot that evening, but luckily, Bobby had dispatched Sandcritter to pack a cooler full of barley pops for the evening's sit. Imagine our surprise when we learned that Sandcritters from NC and even those who transplant to Montana, don't bother to put ice on beverages they put into "Coolers". I can only guess that it is due to them having a cursed snowbank to stick a beer in, to keep it from getting hot?
Thankfully, in addition to the hot beer, we had a couple hot waters and a nasty pear. Rockchucker made sweet love to that pear (Or so it sounded) until he threw the core out the window and we continued our wait.
Wait we did. Sweat we did. Owing to dehydration, I began to get punchy. I popped off with: "Mr and Mrs Pig Piggerson, please come to the dining area, your table is ready." I didn't know if pigs speak English or not, but I thought I would take the chance.
Graciously, Bobby invited me to take the first shot that evening, since he had shot a sickly pig during the morning's hunt. He was given a pass on that pig, since it was no good, and still had all three pigs to go.
The first black boar showed himself not all that long after the feeder went off. He came from the other field, but hung up without crossing. I decided to go ahead and shoot him, but the shot broke before I was good and nailed down on where I wanted to hole to show up. He spun and ran, but a large spot of blood was already visible high and tight behind his right foreleg.
I was surprised when he ran, but we gathered ourselves and followed up. Again, credit where it is due, Rockchucker is also part bloodhound. We found the fat bastid in 50 yards or so. He ended up just under 150 pounds but it felt like I was dragging a 450 John Deere.
I forgot to take my phone with me, so I couldn't take a picture of my boar. We returned to the blind and I got it, while Bobby stayed to hunt. I got back, snapped a couple of pictures and then drug Mr. Piggerson back out through the field, under the fence and into the road behind the blind. After that, I began slipping back up to the blind to take my place with Rockchucker.
Nice fella that he is, he waited until I was about 6 steps from the back of that shed before he barked off "the blue vein throbber" which is the new name for his rifle. It comes from the heinous blue McSwirly stock that he has it bolted into. I swear to Robert Ruark, that is the loudest 6.5 Swede I have ever been around. Obnoxiously loud, but it is a killer. No doubt about that. Ol' Bobby had dropped another lone black boar about 15 pounds heavier than the one I just killed. We whooped, we hollered and we took pictures. We started to drag it through the fence when Bobby said, "Do you hear that?" He keeps asking me that, even though he knows I am going to say "No."
"Back to the blind, more pigs are coming" so we scurry back to the hideout and make ready. This time three adults come in, along with about 9 or 10 piglets. We devise a plan for a countdown. I call out my target. Bobby calls his target and the countdown begins.... "3,2,1,BAM!" My 270 spoke and sent 150 grains of round nosed core lokt into the face of the old spotted sow I was targeting. Smoked her like a pack of Kools, I did. Pigs start to run and I turn to ask Bobby if he had shot. Just as I am facing in his direction, he finally gets the safety off, on the throbber and looses a salvo at the fleeing pork. We discovered that shot was a miss, after much searching, but still, what an evening!
Turns out, our entire group had smashed pork that night. Sandcritter took a couple, in spite of packing a beer cooler with no ice. 7mmMato took a nice one, and RangerGreen took his third and final pig of the trip.
We piled so much pork on the bumper of the guide's truck, it snapped through the welds and fell off the frame. We had to load all seven of those pigs up in the back of the truck before we could come in.
And so it was, that the San Antonio hex was broken. For me, anyway. Bob still hasn't shot this year's first pig. Go ask to borrow a dish towel from the Boiler Room, Bob. If they won't give you one, grab something and run out the door. It will break the hex she put on you.
Yeah, that's sort of the rule. As soon as we know you aren't permanently hurt, the needling has to begin.
You left me with the only vision I will ever have of a refrigerator or the use of a Win 37A...
Another funny that happened in that story, although I am sure I failed to get that far the other night.
When the shoot team got there to start the investigation, they were prowling all around, taking photographs and measurements. Well it had warmed up sufficiently that the canned bisuits began to start popping in the kitchen and a couple of the guys said they were ducking and reaching for pistols till they figured out what was really going on.
You can probably still buy them. In the days before breakfast biscuits were frozen and sold by the bag in your local grocery store, folks used to have to buy them in canned form. You had to pop them open to put them in a pan and bake them. They had to stay refrigerated, or they would begin to rise when they warmed up and would pop through the cardboard tube they were sold in.
"The story of Bobby's third pig" or "The track job from hell"
Jody put us in a stand with senderos in three directions. Bobby sat to my left in the blind, and he had a long sendero out his left hand window. Both of us had the blind to the front, and the road we came in on, running out behind us.
We were covered in Whitetails from the start, and had jumped a sounder of pigs as we were driven in to the blind. It looked like Bobby would have a chance to punch his third tag, and I brought a rifle to back him up, or shoot as jackrabbit, depending.
The blind was one of the more elevated types, I'm guessing maybe 10 or 12 feet high. It gave good visibility, and was plenty large enough for two.
We watched deer until we bled from the eyes, and then finally, the feeder went off. I had been furiously busy trying to keep Bobby from fidgeting, but as the magic hour approached, it was getting worse. Suddenly, owing to his sharp eyes and ears, I suppose, Bobby gives the signal that we had pigs in the wire. (You know, put down the beer, pick up the rifle....)
Three pigs show up just to the left of the feeder, about 75 yards distant. We quickly whisper discussion about which pig Bobby will shot at, so I can help him cover it. Decision made and crosshairs settle. Bobby shoots, and the pig rears on it's hind legs and wheels. I break a shot, and I am sure the crosshairs are plastered on the pigs spine. In retrospect, I am still sure they were, because the rifle was zeroed about 1.5" high and so when we went to look for blood there was absolutely none. Not a speck, not a fleck. Bobby gave him a dose of sweet chin music, and I burnt one just over his back.
Sheet! Said we, and we hurried back to the blind.
"I thought you..." "I was sure..." Oh well, nevermind, that one is behind us.
Sure enough, the sounder that we originally jumped when we drove in to the blind, finally came in. Again the discussion started about which pig would be targeted, and when Bobby broke the shot, I was still trying to figure out, just which of the two bigger black pigs in the sounder he was talking about, so I did not fire. Pigs went in every direction. Unfortunately, all of the pigs in the sounder ran.I can understand why, since Bobby has the loudest rifle ever to be chambered in 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser. I wanted to run myself.
We gathered gloves, flashlights and cellphones and sallied forth, with hopes of better results since I was tiring of climbing the steps to the penthouse stand.
The first spot of blood we found was about the size of a clipped thumbnail, but it was pink and frothy, which was heartening, but still, I'd have been happier to see a bigger sample.
Shortly thereafter we found more blood which indicated he was headed into the soft, grassy meadows of Texas. Scratch that. He was headed into the Mesquite, cactus, prickly and moreover Snake infested thickets of Texas.
Now kids, I am scared of very little, but I am a complete chicken where serpents are concerned. I do my best not to leave a live one behind me. Funny thing, kindred spirits and all, my partner Bobby is a snake chicken too.
With daylight diminishing, we had little choice but to plunge in, snakes or no snakes. The sign was good, but it was a bear to follow, owing to the mesquite thicket. Under cactus, over fallen logs, around the thorn bushes....Darkness was soon upon us, and it became so thick that Bwana Rockchucker handed his rifle off to me and he drew his faithful sidearm, and put his fixed blade knife in his teeth as he crawled ever forward.
The brush pulled our hats off our heads, stretched my elastic band back on my headlamp and then suddenly let it go, snapping me on the handsome grape with utter ruthlessness. I peed a little.
If cactus needles and mesquite thorns were comanche arrows, Bobby would have looked like Custer at the Little Bighorn. His dogged determination to find his quarry, truly inspirational.
We tracked on, for what seemed like 3 football fields before Bobby finally said "There he is."
(Editorial note: The reader may note that the truth has been handled carelessly at certain points in this story, but be assured, the 300 yards is closer to the truth than not.)
After high fives and congratulations, we tied off tourniquets to the wounds we had which were bleeding the most. Then we contemplated the drag. By the grace of the Almighty, that rotten little porker had dropped dead within 10 yards of the sendero which had been right out the left hand window of our blind. we drug him out to the middle of the road and within minutes, just like the cavalry in a black and white western, Jody came driving up to get us. We gathered the rest of our gear from the blind, to include the remnants of our emergency hydration supply in the little cooler we carried with us, and headed in for the night.
Heck of a hunt. Hell of a track, and time well spent with a true Amigo.
You really should. I know you have boys who are active in lots of different sports, and that makes it difficult. I'm empty nesting these days, so it is a bunch easier to manage.
OK..here we go! Had a great time with you guys..best hunt yet. Got off to a slow start by auguring into the caliche with my face and being rescued by you guys! thanks for that! I will happily use a swollen face and black eye as an excuse why my first day hunting didn't go well! Second day saw nothing in the morning,and by evening thought I'd better get busy, given the chance... And I was given the chance. Scored on a trifecta of good sized sows ( including a 169 pounder..)
.223AI and Nosler 60 grain BTs...brain shots all.
This allowed me to sleep in the next morning
Got in some Brim fishing in the pond with Pat...a real pleasure
Got to meet some new faces, and spend time with some old ones in witty conversation!
Dan, as always , put together a bang-up gathering, and scored on a Blackbuck that was worthy after numerous tries! I hadn't the heart to tell him I managed to get closer earlier.....
( actually, this is a 'stunt double' on another ranch )
Got off to a slow start by auguring into the caliche with my face and being rescued by you guys! thanks for that! I will happily use a swollen face and black eye as an excuse why my first day hunting didn't go well!
I heard that you got the black eye and bruises because you yelled, "THONG WEDGIE is KILLING MEEEEEEE!" causing Bob to rush to your aid, knocking you over.
This person got in a fight with a concrete pad and some gravel at the shooting range. He was tough and sucked it up. No complaints from him. Cowboy all the way. He is healing. We did have a Doc in the group, so we were good. They can tell the story if they choose.
This is what Tom looked like one or two days "after" his fight. After the Doc had done the relook and re patch several times.
I was walking out to the range, approached and saw someone on the ground surrounded by people. I had my camera. I thought to myself, nooo I don't work for the newspaper not going to take a pic of this. Joel (ran past me), to get a truck to haul Tom back to the lodge. As I walked up on the crowd Tom wanted up and off the ground. They helped and let him stand. Truck came and Tom was gone to the lodge area.
I spend much of my time hunting around the area you guys hunted. We call the brush, 'chaparral.' Most of where I hunt has little or no cultivation or hope fields. We hunt senderos. It always strikes me a little funny when people criticize me for not spot and stalk, or still-hunting. I guess if I still-hunted, I'd use a knife or spear for my three foot 'shots!' As I've said we hunt the conditions we are given. captdavid
This person got in a fight with a concrete pad and some gravel at the shooting range. He was tough and sucked it up. No complaints from him. Cowboy all the way. He is healing. We did have a Doc in the group, so we were good. They can tell the story if they choose.
This is what Tom looked like one or two days "after" his fight. After the Doc had done the relook and re patch several times.
Very glad he made it Ok with a war scar only.
You know, all the "cool" kids are going to copy him next year. It is a "badge of honor" type thing.
It'll go like, "Yeah, I got Ingwe'd all right. You should seen the size of that beast!"
I spend much of my time hunting around the area you guys hunted. We call the brush, 'chaparral.' Most of where I hunt has little or no cultivation or hope fields. We hunt senderos. It always strikes me a little funny when people criticize me for not spot and stalk, or still-hunting. I guess if I still-hunted, I'd use a knife or spear for my three foot 'shots!' As I've said we hunt the conditions we are given. captdavid
I fully understand. A tree saw and machete are going into my pack next year. I too had to track a pig into the bush but I was lucky as mine ran in a straight line across the field and expired ten yards into the Mesquite.
10/4 everything sticks or bites....I wore shorts and below the ankle muck shoes...asked my guide about snakes and thorns he replied well you won't be walking around the brush....lmao wrong I tracked a hog that went on a death run over 100 yds right through the thick of it,then dragged it out back to my blind
On my one and only African hunt, I asked my PH, why he wore shorts. He said that with shorts you are more cognizant of where you put your legs!! captdavid
On my one and only African hunt, I asked my PH, why he wore shorts. He said that with shorts you are more cognizant of where you put your legs!! captdavid
also when you're barefooted like i was on our nilgia hunt last week, you pay attention when you got cactus everywhere.
This person got in a fight with a concrete pad and some gravel at the shooting range. He was tough and sucked it up. No complaints from him. Cowboy all the way. He is healing. We did have a Doc in the group, so we were good. They can tell the story if they choose.
This is what Tom looked like one or two days "after" his fight. After the Doc had done the relook and re patch several times.
Very glad he made it Ok with a war scar only.
You know, all the "cool" kids are going to copy him next year. It is a "badge of honor" type thing.
It'll go like, "Yeah, I got Ingwe'd all right. You should seen the size of that beast!"
So did the Grand Poobah trip on the leg of the shooting bench? I tripped on it myself last year and again this year, but both times I was saved by my cat-like reflexes. I guess I learned that from my cats
I'm tempted next year to bring some reflective tape to put on the table legs
We also had a member thoroughly scoped by a lovely lightweight big bore rifle. Probably good after all that I didn't bring one of my big bores, otherwise we'd might have had 3 or more injured old guys
GW got bit by the scope on his 4lb. 9.3x74R whilst trying to shoot off a bench designed for folks with 14" torsos. Thankfully, despite the best efforts of his supraorbital foramen, the German optic went away unscathed.
I need a favor from one of you TX boys. I bought a lottery ticket on the way out of TX. I hit the powerball twice for a whopping $8. I would like to sent it to you so you can cash it. Instead of sending me the $8, buy a case of clay pigeons for next year's hunt.
Only person I can think of that may of had it is Mike from Nevada. Mike from Nevada I don't think is home yet. Met his wife in San Antonio to make a slow trip back home through AZ. to visit relatives.
Bob, hope I'm not breaking protocol very bad going to post your PM here to see if we can come up with the notes.
Howdy- I donated a notebook with a page used for signing up to shoot in the one-shot test that kingston won.
I forgot to retrieve it. Did you by any chance pick it up?
I don't need the who notebook returned, but there are a couple of pages at the front and at the rear of the book that have some notes. It would be nice if these could be mailed to me, or scanned and attached to an email.
Let me know.
I really enjoyed seeing you again, and hope for a repeat in the future.
Could be, I think that's the pen IIRC. There was one left in my chair outside room #4. I flipped through it and didn't see anything telling me who it belonged to. I left it & the pen outside the room. Possible they might have it at the office.
Could be, I think that's the pen IIRC. There was one left in my chair outside room #4. I flipped through it and didn't see anything telling me who it belonged to. I left it & the pen outside the room. Possible they might have it at the office.
Alright. So you think it's in the office? Next year we bring all stuff home in one trip. I'll take and mail to whoever it belongs too. Going to be a hard talk for Kevin to try to locate a pad.
Bullshooter may not loan a pad for score next year.
That's a guess. If the maids (or whoever cleans up the outside of the rooms turned it in, they should have it at the office. If they just tossed it then it's probably gone.
Lost a note book the bullshooter so kindly loaned to keep records for the cup shoot.
The notebook had some notes that Bob wants back. Any of you guys have the notebook?
I picked it up from the bench and brought it back. I left it on a chair sitting out side your room. I didn't know who it belonged to, so I just left it there thinking it was yours.
I don't seem to even be able to keep up with my own stuff. I never saw it but the one time it came off the range. Didn't know who it belonged too. I may need to be fired for the cup shoot out set up person.
Bullshooter PM your address and I'll send some money to replace the notebook. I know you didn't/don't really care about about the book, just wanted your notes back.
I have already bothered Kevin and land owner several times on the bag deal.
Houston Pat's chairs are on the left, mine are on the right. Didn't even look at Pat's chairs so didn't see the pad.
I was more worried about this tooth deal coming up then anything else.
Next year all-- if it's laying around and we are checking out to go home grab anything that belongs to us. I welcome all rifles/pistols left in my area
Somebody ended up with it. With all of the people that were sitting around there after we shot, I'm sure someone picked it up because they would have had to move it in order to sit their fat ass down.
Guys- Thanks for trying to track it down. The notebook cost me less than a dollar at a big-box store. My interest in retrieving it is for a couple of pages of hand-written notes I made at a meeting of a local sportsmen's club, for which I maintain a website.
I'll call Kevin to find whether it has been turned in. If not, I'll lose little sleep.
Signing on here a bit late, but arrived safely home. It is not fun to drive 26 hrs with Montezuma's revenge. . But I made it, the pork is in freezer, sausage made, and hams are curing. Dan thanks for setting this up, and to the Bobs and the others for making the new guy feel at home. Great group of guys, looking forward to next year!
Signing on here a bit late, but arrived safely home. It is not fun to drive 26 hrs with Montezuma's revenge. . But I made it, the pork is in freezer, sausage made, and hams are curing. Dan thanks for setting this up, and to the Bobs and the others for making the new guy feel at home. Great group of guys, looking forward to next year!
I'd love to, but I'm going to have to look at things like work and other vacations. We might be going on an Alaska cruise next year and I might have to reorganize my time off. I'm sure Joey would be on board, but he's broke, so we'll have to look at it as we get a little closer.
Thanks again Dan for everything, we had a great time.
Plus, I STILL haven't hunted them with my little Ruger #1 ( which bit the dust along with my face) Just got back from the range and re-tweaked it..so it'll be ready for another try at pigs, if I can manage not to fall on it again....
I'd say barring the infamous concrete and stone face plant everything went flawlessly all killed hogs except isaac Bob but he passed some and missed a head shot.
Nope.....on my way to convincing myself to get one I realized Ive been wanting a Superlight in .223 with the 8 twist since they came out..I can get a bunch more use out of a .223...
And courtesy of another member here..I found one at a good price.... Mounted a Minox scope I got from Doug at Cameraland and it looks like the perfect combo.
Thennnnnnnnnn...Darrick send me the price on the 8 twist .22-250.....screaming deal he put together for us on that...
Im pondering it HARD. My only .22-250 is a 14 twist, which limits bullet selection, but it loves the basic 55 grain Horn, and has killed everything I pointed it at. ( Plus, Ingwewife bought it for me, so its got to go hunting at least once in awhile )
The 8 twist with a 55 TTSX would be like a "Laser"
I was BIG TIME tempted to shoot the biggest Axis Ive ever seen! But, he carried a big price tag! and I seriously don't need the horns that bad! But he was PERFECT! Big, Symmetrical, and gorgeous as only an Axis can be!
yeah, and those Gemsbok were flipping gorgeous, too...
I'm thinking hard about a Blackbuck myself. You can't hunt them in their native country, so you might as well shoot one in Texas. They do make really pretty mounts, and supposedly taste good.
My big boar head is at the taxidermist. His tenderloins went into the crock pot this morning. Hopefully he'll be edible.
I saw one whitetail who was just a 8 point, but a beast. He was probably 3-4 inches wider, taller, heavier, dark horned. A true Muy Grande. He came out of the brush 200+ yards away, spotted me right away in the blind, and went back into the brush. That's how he got big, by learning to spot people in blinds, and not sticking around. The gemsbok were the same, spotted me in the blind, and went back in the brush. Neither went to the feeders.
Nope.....on my way to convincing myself to get one I realized Ive been wanting a Superlight in .223 with the 8 twist since they came out..I can get a bunch more use out of a .223...
And courtesy of another member here..I found one at a good price.... Mounted a Minox scope I got from Doug at Cameraland and it looks like the perfect combo.
Thennnnnnnnnn...Darrick send me the price on the 8 twist .22-250.....screaming deal he put together for us on that...
Lee indicates it was an uncataloged model in 1976. Only about 300 made. That one is like new, and the wood is drop dead gorgeous, exceptional even for a 1976 model.
I sure was impressed with the .35 Remington on the last shot Saturday. Did not break a shoulder, a little behind the leg, but the pig dropped right there and bled profusely out the exit. Now if Ruger would kindly make a #1 in that caliber
When Leighton called I think I said something like, "I'm in love with Texas. I love Texas. I love the way Texans treat each other, the way they acknowledge one another. The yes ma'am, no ma'am, yes sir, no sir. The warmth in their casual greetings and smiles. They've got lots of cows and weather's pretty good too!"
You'll never hear a Texan say you have to be born here to be a Texan. You don't even have to live here, hence the State motto...
"Texas...a State of mind."
Edited to add that there are plenty people living here that will NEVER be Texans, as much as they would like to be. Some are here on the 'fire.
Yet to experience anything to the contrary, and not holding my breath waiting for that to ever come to pass. Good people, good American people. Some a bit more than others, maybe, but that applies across the board and state lines I reckon...
Hell, a fella doesn't even have to be over six feet tall, sport a big buckle and hat and have round eyes to earn the respect and gratitude of a proper Texan. As it should be.
November 11, 2009 12:00:00 AM PST By David Ono LOS ANGELES --
On this Veterans Day, we take you back 65 years to a World War II battle so fierce that the U.S. Army places it among its top ten in history. Soldiers involved in that battle recently held a reunion. It's a remarkable story of tremendous sacrifice from a group of heroes who could have turned their backs on this country but instead used their mistreatment as resolve to prove their loyalty.
We know them today as the Japanese Americans of the 442nd Infantry who bravely rescued the lost battalion.
Their story begins exactly 65 years ago. In the dense forest of the Vosges Mountains in France, the 200 soldiers of the 141st Texas regiment found themselves surrounded by the Nazis, outnumbered and outgunned.
They were trapped by 6,000 fresh German troops under direct orders from Hitler to hold their ground.
The press dubbed them as "The Lost Battalion."
They dug into the mud and fought off one German attack after another.
Bruce Estes was 19 years old at the time and says the fighting was only part of the problem.
"We went five days without food. I could stick my finger through my navel and rub my backbone," recalls Estes.
In a desperate effort to get the Texans food, Army officials ordered artillery shells to be stuffed with chocolate. They then fired them over the thick trees, landing right on top of the Americans.
"The first thing they did, they tried to shoot some chocolate bars into us and right away they got on the radio and said stop that, because we took some casualties from that hard chocolate. It sounds crazy but it happened," said Jack Wilson as he described what it was like being part of the "Lost Battalion."
Two separate fighting units were deployed to try to reach the "Lost Battalion," but were viciously fought back.
The U.S. Army had one hope left in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a unit made up entirely of Japanese Americans, many of whom spent the early part of the war imprisoned in internment camps.
The U.S. labeled them "enemy aliens" even though they were born and raised in the United States.
The prejudice they endured is one of the darkest chapters in American history, yet these young men were desperate to fight for their country and prove their loyalty. They got their chance with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT).
In a matter of months, they became the most decorated unit in American military history.
Now it was their job to rescue the "Lost Battalion."
"Honor, duty, and as our parents would say, don't bring shame to the family," said Lawson Sakai, a graduate of Montebello High School.
There's a famous quote that reads, "The tragedy of war is that it uses man's best to do man's worst."
Sakai lived that quote. He vividly recalls fighting his way towards the "Lost Battalion."
It was his 21st birthday and almost his last.
"Machine guns are firing at us, and all of the sudden this German popped up in front of me and shot me point blank," recalled Sakai. He described how the German soldier had missed, and they struggled in a violent fist fight. Sakai recalls that when the soldier's helmet fell off, he realized that he was just a 14- or 15-year-old boy. He died in Sakai's arms.
Days of brutal fighting followed. Each tree in the forest had to be earned, and the violence was beyond description.
"Artillery shells screaming at you coming in, exploding. It's the noisiest thing you can imagine, and it's hard to describe, and then bodies flying apart. People being killed in front of you. You can't describe it," said Sakai.
"It's hard to tell young people what it was like when the whole world was at war," explained Sakai.
It took five days, but they made it.
Jack Wilson remembers when the first member of the 442nd unit appeared. They almost shot him thinking it was a German trick.
"I raised that rifle up again and was just about ready to shoot, and all at once this guy raised up his hand and said, 'Hey you guys need any cigarettes?'" Wilson recalled.
Newsreel cameras captured the "Lost Battalion" coming out of the forest, owing their lives to the Japanese American unit who sacrificed dearly to reach them.
The 442nd suffered more than 800 casualties. The K Company, which started with 186 men, had 17 left. The I company, which started with 185 men, had eight men left.
The Texans promised to never forget the 442nd team, and they certainly kept that promise. They held a reunion in Houston, Texas, 65 years later, still saying thank you.
"I think they are the finest bunch of boys there ever was. They had something to prove and as far as I'm concerned, they more than proved it," said Wilson.
Former President Bill Clinton once said, "Rarely has a nation been so well served by a people so ill-treated."
The 442nd earned 21 medals of honor during World War II.
After two failed attempts to rescue the 141st by other units of the 36th Division, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a unit comprised mostly of Japanese Americans, and attached to the 36th, was ordered to liberate the Texas regiment trapped nearly 9 miles away.
In 5 days of battle, from October 26th to October 30th, the 442nd fought enemy infantry, artillery and tanks through forests and mountain ridges until it reached the Lost Battalion, breaking through Nazi defenses, and rescuing about 230 men. The 442nd then pushed on for 10 more days to take the ridge that was the 141st’s original objective. From Bruyeres through the Vosges, the 442nd combat team suffered tremendous losses of more than 400 men, more than half its original strength. I Company went to battle with 185 men, only 8 left the battlefield uninjured. K Company began with 186 men, only 17 were uninjured.
The 442nd is the most decorated unit in U.S. military history for its size and length of service, with its component 100th Infantry Battalion earning the nickname “The Purple Heart Battalion.”
I saw one whitetail who was just a 8 point, but a beast. He was probably 3-4 inches wider, taller, heavier, dark horned. A true Muy Grande. He came out of the brush 200+ yards away, spotted me right away in the blind, and went back into the brush. That's how he got big, by learning to spot people in blinds, and not sticking around. The gemsbok were the same, spotted me in the blind, and went back in the brush. Neither went to the feeders.
He was probably the biggest deer I saw. However, he was only 9 points. Perfectly shaped, but was 4x5. I know if I was paying that kind of money for a white tail, he would've needed to be a perfect "10". Actually, the half rack deer was nicer. He wasn't as wide, but he was heavier. Nice buck.
That last pic I didn't recognize the hunter. Need to send you my cell phone # Brian so I can keep that one. Let me know when and if you will. Was a nice truck to ride in. My hog on the left.
Hey guys I'm finally back home. It was a great trip back-no mother in-law.
Many thanks to Dan for putting this hunt together,it was an absolute blast. It was a pleasure to meet all of you fine gentlemen.
Brian, I couldn't have had a better cellmate. Thanks to all for such a warm welcome to a newbie. I'll certainly be back if you'll have me.
After getting home I started catching up on the thread and would find myself with the biggest sh-t eating grin with every mention of ole Junebug. OMG. Can't wait for the big screen production.
I can't tell you how happy it made me when they dropped me off in a pasture full of cows and calves last week. It was like being back at the farm in May hunting woodchucks. I got to watch a storm roll in, cows bellerin' for calves as they lined up, almost single file, behind the matriarch leading them toward a small bit of cover.
Yessir! I wrapped it in freezer paper and it is in cold storage as we speak.
Thank you very much for the advice earned through experience. I watched several videos on youtube about butchering pigs and almost pm'ed Salmonella for advice. I bit the bullet and dove right in and I am very happy with the results.
I am looking forward to doing this again next year. Although after seeing some photos, I am have to seriously lose some weight. Talking with you and Gordon has given me some good insight. While I'll never be as svelte and Gary Cooperish as Bobby, I really want to do this hunting thing vigorously for many more years.
The two Bobs from the UP arrived home safely Tues pm. The little old Taco pickup with Michigan skin cancer hummed along fine, altho it had some issues. Bob the Younger spent a half-hour squirming around under the truck patching the exhaust system. We used copper wire and hose clamps purchased at a gas-station convenience store to hold in place a wrap-around cut from an aluminum soda can that was rolling around the parking area.
Our pork made the trip nicely, helped along with a motel stay in Iowa at 5°F. I donated about 150 lbs to a couple of local families who can really use the protein. I'm not sure whether it was Brian's or Joe's surplus pig I came home with, but the extra was appreciated.
Bob the Younger had a fun first-time Tx hunt. He is trying to decide for next year which of his rifle projects might possibly out-weird the 50 HushPuppy. Thanks for posting photos of the gong with the half-embedded bullet cores.
So, current plans call for two Bobs from the UP to show up for next year's hunt.
That last pic I didn't recognize the hunter. Need to send you my cell phone # Brian so I can keep that one. Let me know when and if you will. Was a nice truck to ride in. My hog on the left.
Gordon, PM me your email address and I'll send it to you. That one's on my computer from my camera, not on my phone. If you want anymore pictures I posted, let me know. I didn't take quite as many this year as I had in the past for some reason.
The two Bobs from the UP arrived home safely Tues pm. The little old Taco pickup with Michigan skin cancer hummed along fine, altho it had some issues. Bob the Younger spent a half-hour squirming around under the truck patching the exhaust system. We used copper wire and hose clamps purchased at a gas-station convenience store to hold in place a wrap-around cut from an aluminum soda can that was rolling around the parking area.
Better keep this quiet! It could cost you your Youpper cards. No jack pine savage would use a soda can for such a repair. To avoid future corrosion, a beer can is required. One from under the seat will do fine in an emergency. . Best to use a fresh one drained for the occasion. and have a spare ready if needed!
It was great to meet both of you. Tell young Bob that the hushpuppy has a place of honor on the wildcat shelf!
Forpest, I'm glad the 50 HP round found a good home. Currently looking at maximizing energy at subsonic speeds. I found a mold for this 975 Gr. bullet from CBE.... Was hoping to go bigger,maybe 1200 gr. ( I have room in mag and throat and the twist rate should handle it)but this is the biggest I can find so far. May have to make my own mold... It probably wont make any difference to the hog that gets hit with it, but it will be an interesting process developing it. I've tried to attach a pic of bullet, hope that works... FYI , The API we shot is 650 gr.
Want to say I had a great time at the hunt and look forward to next year!
That last pic I didn't recognize the hunter. Need to send you my cell phone # Brian so I can keep that one. Let me know when and if you will. Was a nice truck to ride in. My hog on the left.
Gordon, PM me your email address and I'll send it to you. That one's on my computer from my camera, not on my phone. If you want anymore pictures I posted, let me know. I didn't take quite as many this year as I had in the past for some reason.
Got them, thanks for your time on this. I'm self educated on computers, means I can do the software, could care less bout construction of the software.
They are printed now. Can show the wife I was not at a open bar for 5 days, I was at a private bar for 5 days. Thanks
The two Bobs from the UP arrived home safely Tues pm. The little old Taco pickup with Michigan skin cancer hummed along fine, altho it had some issues. Bob the Younger spent a half-hour squirming around under the truck patching the exhaust system. We used copper wire and hose clamps purchased at a gas-station convenience store to hold in place a wrap-around cut from an aluminum soda can that was rolling around the parking area.
Better keep this quiet! It could cost you your Youpper cards. No jack pine savage would use a soda can for such a repair. To avoid future corrosion, a beer can is required. One from under the seat will do fine in an emergency. . Best to use a fresh one drained for the occasion. and have a spare ready if needed!
It was great to meet both of you. Tell young Bob that the hushpuppy has a place of honor on the wildcat shelf!
When I was a kid, I had a '73 Pontiac LeMans. The exhaust pipe rusted off right behind the Y pipe. I drove that car for 3 years with the pipe held together this way. Except, I would use 3 layers for durability. I'd still have to change my beer cans every 6 months or so.
Well Hank I'm sure the group wishes you could make the trip. But timing is important to you looks like. Let me suggest going back to the first page, get the web address and look at it and call Kevin. Set up a trip sometime during the year.
Why, yes. Yes, you are. Some Roman oracle foresaw your existence. This frieze was the result of his intense vision: . . You might be the double reincarnation of the two guys at front center. The one on the left is getting ready to skewer the boar with his knife. (He appears to have lost his left arm, maybe to an attack of the boar, or perhaps to an enraged member of some bronze-age version of PETA - note the discarded ax.) The guy on the right is preparing to stick the boar with a spear.
Careful observation will show that both are dressed for a nice relaxing skinny-dip after the kill.
And I seem to have busted something in my knee during the epic face plant . Hurts like a beotch!!
Head is OK, too hard to break anything up there!
I never did hear, did you trip on the legs of the shooting bench? It nearly got me too...someone ought put some yellow tape on it next year.
Think my closest call came when Billy the guide was dragging my big boar off the truck carrier. I was helping him and as the pig fell I'm thinking "tusks!" as the head falls off and flops around. I have enough leg scars already and didn't need any from a dead boar.
Darn fleas got the backs of my knees right at boot-top, still itchin. Pigs had quite a few on 'em... Other suspects include rockchucker, that hairy rascal
And I seem to have busted something in my knee during the epic face plant . Hurts like a beotch!! Head is OK, too hard to break anything up there!
The Poohbah is also a campfire hog-hunting legend, so of course his tumble was precognitively mythological. The actualization of the myth in sculpture had to wait until the 19th century, however. . . That marble dude heading for a face plant is inaccurately shown with fewer clothes than ingwe was in fact wearing. However, if you look closely at the image you can discern leopard spots on that Grecian proto-thong. Also notice the statue's right hand is clinched and upright, which would have served to keep a Ruger No.1 out of harm's way, just as in the actual event. --Bob
In the actual event the dude ( me...) was turned over, did the EPIC face plant and knee plant, and was not able to protect the little Ruger...
EPIC FAIL all around....
But again, First Responder bystanders snatched me from the very jaws of the abyss that is DEATH and assured themselves that I would be there to haunt them next year!
Patched me up cop style.and later when the real Doctor showed up he gave it a little professional panache!
I told Sandcritter that Obama said I could keep my current physician...which was him.
Obama said I could keep my current plan too...which was Pro Bono.
So I kept it too!
But all kidding aside, thank you guys for the good care and the genuine concern ( at least at first until you figured I actually was going to pull through)
I told Sandcritter that Obama said I could keep my current physician...which was him.
Obama said I could keep my current plan too...which was Pro Bono.
So I kept it too!
I laughed out loud!
Bobby did the work, i got the che... wait, no, there was no check.
It only got weird when Ingwe tried measuring my fingers afterward, mumbling something about a past rough experience with "great big butcher sausages." Dunno.
It only got weird when Ingwe tried measuring my fingers afterward, mumbling something about a past rough experience with "great big butcher sausages." Dunno.
It only got weird when you wanted to do a proctology exam....thought that was odd since I landed on my head....good thing I was scrambled in the brain or I'd have never let you do it......
And my last Doctor had hands like a fullback.....I want more of a finely boned young Doogie Houser type doing the back door stuff.....
by June Bug, from GA, United States Written on June 2, 2016
I saw this new scope advertised in a hunting magazine1I know enough about SIG SAUER that their products are as good as you can get!So I ordered the Whiskey 3 scope.I am well pleased with the scope and the price1
Would recommend: Yes
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by June Bug, from GA, United States Written on June 2, 2016
I saw this new scope advertised in a hunting magazine1I know enough about SIG SAUER that their products are as good as you can get!So I ordered the Whiskey 3 scope.I am well pleased with the scope and the price1
Would recommend: Yes
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Actually, try it first before doing anything to it. Ruger #1's become a lot less fussy when they have good barrels. And Ruger has been making their own barrels since the early '90's.
We do need to discuss "The Cup" shootoff for next year. While this thread is still near the top.
What do we want to change if anything?
We did discuss the idea of a pistol shootoff the same day. We have some mighty fine pistol shots in our group. We have to figure out what a pistol is, that type thing.
We can have a peter shoot off too...what wins 1st to shoot or last?
Gordon I think you did a great job with the rifle shoot don't know that I'd change anything it seems great as is...except may not let Kingston enter next year
I think the Quemado Gathering had a rule that the one shot shootoff rifles had to be normal big game or varmint rifles.
Of course "normal" is subject to bribery, and the whims of judges
Could make it any rifle 10 lbs or under, including scope, to keep it objective.
There was also a "Safari Rifle Shoot" 3 fastest shots to a 6" circle at 50 yards, offhand, iron sights only. Must be a African caliber, I think .375 H&H was considered the minimum.
OK the FNG did hunt with the rifle he won the contest with. I think, You hunt with that little 308 Brian? I think he did. I liked the rules, we had 17 signed up for the contest I believe out of 25. Some didn't want to play. Second place went to an used 30/06 using old ammo at $14.95 (used to be) walmart. So any of us could of done the deed. I personally don't want to get too involved with a hard shoot. No time for that and it rains. Still have the ranch in the floor board of my new Jeep.
The litter was born March 17th. 2 Males, 5 Females. I think I'm third in line, so it might be a female or wait for another litter. I'm not sure I won't take a female. :-)
Gordon---I wouldn't change a thing on the rifle shoot.
Pistols------25 yards closest to the bull's eye. Iron/open sites, revolvers or pistols, single action or double action. Must be center fire cartridge. One shot.
Cool beans rifle Mister. Maybe a Mauser get together for next year.
I've been hanging on to an FN Imperial Grade 30-06 My father in-law purchased in 1961, my birth year. He must of had a cash infusion that year-I've got a Ruger Single Six 22Mag and a S&W mod 19 from the same year from him.
At some point someone talked him into a rechamber into a .300 Win Mag. He was a little guy in stature only and the .300 was to much of a good thing so he had it re-barreled by Chet Brown in 1979 back to 30-06. Chet added a Sako trigger and changed the scope mount from Buellers to Conetrols.
I met with Mark Brown last week to finish off what his father had started. It's going in a Brown Pounder with graphite and everything getting their teflon treatment.
Hopefully in about for months-with any luck before Antelope season I'll have her back.
Her she is as present a week and a half ago.
If anybody's interested in the stock or the scope-it's a Lyman All-American Permacenter and I have the original box and instructions please let me know.
It came with 1800 rounds of ammo. Things should sort themselves though my "crimpabille" hard cast 38 WCF slugs should work assuming the throats are right. If you are feeling rich, my Bowen Nimrod 500 Linebaugh is available. Perfection. No other word though I have an azzload of brass, unique and simple sluges...
Gordon---I wouldn't change a thing on the rifle shoot.
Pistols------25 yards closest to the bull's eye. Iron/open sites, revolvers or pistols, single action or double action. Must be center fire cartridge. One shot.
Sounds great Bob.
Like it.
So we have several votes to leave rifle cup shoot as is. Ok. Pistols--like it--that's two votes Would add off hand on the pistols, no bags or any support.
Gordon---I wouldn't change a thing on the rifle shoot.
Pistols------25 yards closest to the bull's eye. Iron/open sites, revolvers or pistols, single action or double action. Must be center fire cartridge. One shot.
Gordon---I wouldn't change a thing on the rifle shoot.
Pistols------25 yards closest to the bull's eye. Iron/open sites, revolvers or pistols, single action or double action. Must be center fire cartridge. One shot.
They ARE tasty! A fave, for sure....headed back down in a couple weeks on a meat run..." The skinhead slam"..which will include a couple blackbuck does
Even though I'm on Dan's staff as competition chairman for rifles and pistols ( with Roof in charge of pistols ) I guess I had better say I'll be there.
Could but this time it will have to be with Lt. Pat. wait, Captain Pat. Need to check out that area. Then I'll make him take me too lake Charles to see the sites.
I should have looked at this thread months ago, would love to go on a hog hunt....none anywhere around here for 1000's of miles, never hunted them before.
Thanks for the compliments. Been wanting an axis for quite some time. This was the place to get one; I'm very happy. Looking forward to seeing everyone next year for the hog-killing spree. Bob
I've got an 1885 hi-wall I got cheap on lay-away. Thinking of having it re-barreled to 257 Bee. 100 gr. Nosler partitions out of a 28" barrel ought to be screamin'
I've got an 1885 hi-wall I got cheap on lay-away. Thinking of having it re-barreled to 257 Bee. 100 gr. Nosler partitions out of a 28" barrel ought to be screamin'
ya!
GWB
If you change your mind about re-barrelling and want to sell it........
Actually, his dad "bruised" That porker with a .270. Cooling off and the swine are moving at his place. He says lots of little ones so I think I need to break out the "kinder Jäger" flinter!
I'm working in Somerset on Friday and Saturday, but yell if you need help. Oh, and Bobby is bad to shoot pigs with the 156 grain Norma Oryx. That is, if that is the random cartridge he pulls out of his pocket.
I'm working in Somerset on Friday and Saturday, but yell if you need help. Oh, and Bobby is bad to shoot pigs with the 156 grain Norma Oryx. That is, if that is the random cartridge he pulls out of his pocket.
Quick trip for me. Down Friday and back Sunday. We'll have to hook up next time. The 156 are going in an inch right now over MRP but I need to chronologically them.
According to the Associated Press " A U.S. Border Patrol agent and two other people have died after a sport-utility vehicle collided with a wild hog i9n Southwest Texas, authorities said. The accident happened on a rural west near Uvalde about 110 miles southwest of San Antonio."
2018 Campfire Hog Hunters be careful while driving as well as hunting.
According to the Associated Press " A U.S. Border Patrol agent and two other people have died after a sport-utility vehicle collided with a wild hog i9n Southwest Texas, authorities said. The accident happened on a rural west near Uvalde about 110 miles southwest of San Antonio."
2018 Campfire Hog Hunters be careful while driving as well as hunting.
After the 1st of the year I'll start taking deposits and contact those who are coming....Y'all know who you are that are attending this year,if circumstances have changed and you can't make it let me know ASAP so others on the stand by list have time to make arrangements
I'm certain this year will top last years and that's saying a lot!
We hit one with the truck last year. We were just scooting along and then bump- bump... The three of us all looked at each other like, “did that just happen.” I got out and finished him with the G20 and tossed’em in the bed.
Looking forward to the male bonding, eating and pig-whacking. I'll be staying on a day or so extra to kill a turkey with a VERY nice Parker doublegun from 1903. Bob
Last year the turkeys were getting pretty wound up. Three toms walked out of the brush toward a group of hens. They were side by side strutting. I was kicking myself for not having my big telephoto lens.
I got to sit in the turkey area one hunt year before last. Biggest turkeys I have ever seen. In fact the turkeys ran the lone hog off from a food supply. At least 30 of them.
According to the Associated Press " A U.S. Border Patrol agent and two other people have died after a sport-utility vehicle collided with a wild hog i9n Southwest Texas, authorities said. The accident happened on a rural west near Uvalde about 110 miles southwest of San Antonio."
2018 Campfire Hog Hunters be careful while driving as well as hunting.
Doug spot opened for you you are in if you like pm sent!
I'm not going to be able to socialize with you gents much as I am going to sit in my stand, with night vision binos if I have to, until I get a bobcat.
You [bleep] taunting me for 9 years ends in March.
I have dimensions for the tables for bowling pin matches, so I'll bring those and pins if people are up for a match.
If no one else volunteers I'll run the match, but I haven't been a RO in 30 years, so caveat emptor applies.
$10 to shoot, winner takes all?
OK, I'm stupid. So please explain this bowling pin deal. I'd love to play, but would like to know what the hell this is all about. What are the tables for? I can already tell you that I'll probably lose, but it sounds like fun. Are we talking handguns or rifles? Why bowling pins?
Brian, the game is to shoot the pins off the table as fast as you can.Shortest time cleaning the table wins.
Not exactly - two tables, two shooters at a time, head to head matches.
Six pins on each table. At the "go" command both shooters start firing. First one to clear his table wins that round and advances to the next round.
The pins must completely leave the table, just hitting them or knocking them over does not count. For major calibers, .40 S&W and up, (including .357 mag) the pins are set at the front of the table. They are set in the middle of the table if you want to use something smaller than .40 cal.
You are limited to 18 shots. If both shooters use up 18 shots, then who ever has the fewest pins remaining wins that round.
We can talk about how to set up the matches, but at Quemado they set up a consolation round, where the first round losers then were matched up, and went through their own series of matches. the winner of the consolation round faced off against the other winner, to determine top dog. If we have 20-odd guys, this may not be practical from a time standpoint.
Safety is paramount, loaded guns stay pointed down. When a round is completed each competitor must show the safety officer that the gun is clear., the crowd stays a substantial distance behind competitors.
There's probably other rules, that I don't recall at the moment that eventually we'll get to. Suggestions are appreciated - I've competed in exactly one of these matches and had a fine time, but make no claim of expertise!
I'm not going to be able to socialize with you gents much as I am going to sit in my stand, with night vision binos if I have to, until I get a bobcat.
You [bleep] taunting me for 9 years ends in March.
XOXO
Shearer.
Bob, you want me to bring a Foxpro for you to borrow? If nothing else you might get a shot at some yotes.
I'm not going to be able to socialize with you gents much as I am going to sit in my stand, with night vision binos if I have to, until I get a bobcat.
You [bleep] taunting me for 9 years ends in March.
I'm not going to be able to socialize with you gents much as I am going to sit in my stand, with night vision binos if I have to, until I get a bobcat.
You [bleep] taunting me for 9 years ends in March.
XOXO
Shearer.
SUCKS to be you Bob.....
Originally Posted by ingwe
Originally Posted by isaac
I'm not going to be able to socialize with you gents much as I am going to sit in my stand, with night vision binos if I have to, until I get a bobcat.
You [bleep] taunting me for 9 years ends in March.
Got my vacation dates approved. I am a go! Though I love being outdoors and waiting in my California public land blind for the game to (not) show up, it will be great to see the critters and you guys.
And a road trip to boot! Last year I stopped at El Morro and the Monument Valley. But I should have gone the southern trail and visit Crossfireoops.
OK...just got over the long drive home from Texas and am looking forward to the next one...the pig hunt! Starting to churn on travel plans and weapons selection decisions....
Should I continue stunt shooting and bring the McFlame ( since Bobby wont be there, nor will his Blue Vein Throbber..) or should I bring the newly 'built' '06 and put big holes in them?
OK...just got over the long drive home from Texas and am looking forward to the next one...the pig hunt! Starting to churn on travel plans and weapons selection decisions....
Should I continue stunt shooting and bring the McFlame ( since Bobby wont be there, nor will his Blue Vein Throbber..) or should I bring the newly 'built' '06 and put big holes in them?
The struggle is real Tom......... Decisions,decisions,decisions.
OK...just got over the long drive home from Texas and am looking forward to the next one...the pig hunt! Starting to churn on travel plans and weapons selection decisions....
Should I continue stunt shooting and bring the McFlame ( since Bobby wont be there, nor will his Blue Vein Throbber..) or should I bring the newly 'built' '06 and put big holes in them?
The struggle is real Tom......... Decisions,decisions,decisions.
You're driving bring both....I'm leaning .towards new .338 No 1 and Tikka .22-250 but still wanting to bring the .257 Roy No 1 but only room for 2 in my case
OK...just got over the long drive home from Texas and am looking forward to the next one...the pig hunt! Starting to churn on travel plans and weapons selection decisions....
Should I continue stunt shooting and bring the McFlame ( since Bobby wont be there, nor will his Blue Vein Throbber..) or should I bring the newly 'built' '06 and put big holes in them?
The struggle is real Tom......... Decisions,decisions,decisions.
You're driving bring both....I'm leaning .towards new .338 No 1 and Tikka .22-250 but still wanting to bring the .257 Roy No 1 but only room for 2 in my case
If you bring the .338...I'll bring the .30-06 and we'll have a Big Bore Big Boar contest!
I am bringing my 336 Marlin 35 Rem (200 gr Maker mono), 71 Browning 348 Win (200 gr Hornady) and probably my pre-64 M70 358 Win (200 gr TTSX). I'll also bring my M610 Smith (180 gr LFN) as I would like to drill a hog with it.
Digging around I came across a box of ~50 new primed Frontier 308 Win brass for which I do not own a rifle. If anyone can use it I will bring it along. I am also looking to sell a new, never used, Oehler 35P chronograph for $375 if anyone is interested.
Ed..you may have to get in on the Big Bore Big Boar contest!
I could bring the .475 Turnbull. Think I have some 275gr Speers for it, as well as some BFN hard cast, that would be good in moderate loads. Probably don't need 500gr Woodleighs
Odd that a .30-06 will be my small bore this year...:) Dad's 03A3 has never been bedded in its ancient Bishop stock, so I'll do that before load development. I'm told it likes moderate loads.
Then there will be #1's in .44mag, and in .38-55, assuming they shoot straight.
It's when a bunch of the Campfire guys get together for drinking, smoking fine cigars, BS'ing, shooting skeet, pistols and rifles, along with some damn fine cooking, you can also go grocery shopping with your rifles and shoot 2 or 3 pigs if you want, I've been on several, always a fun time.
Although I could bring the 500 Woodleighs, and try for 3 with one shot...
The 416 is a better penetrator.
Possibly, but having seen the 500gr Aussie bullets shoot through a ~2 foot diameter tree stump, I reckon they'll work. And I don't own a .416, for some odd reason.
It's when a bunch of the Campfire guys get together for drinking, smoking fine cigars, BS'ing, shooting skeet, pistols and rifles, along with some damn fine cooking, you can also go grocery shopping with your rifles and shoot 2 or 3 pigs if you want, I've been on several, always a fun time.
Although I could bring the 500 Woodleighs, and try for 3 with one shot...
The 416 is a better penetrator.
Possibly, but having seen the 500gr Aussie bullets shoot through a ~2 foot diameter tree stump, I reckon they'll work. And I don't own a .416, for some odd reason.
No idea on trees but know the 350 gr TSX will drill through a buffalo.
That's the least of my concerns; have had a Lifetime Texas Hunting License for over 30 years. I do need to remember to bring it! My biggest concern is what Ruger No.1 rifles to bring! Thinking a 1A in 30/30, a 1B in 257 Weatherby, and maybe a 1B in 6.5 Creedmoor. And then there is defending my win last year on the smallest piglet. Also going to try to oust Patrick on the biggest hog! I am no threat to any of you sharp shooters in the target competition. PS: Gordon, post up that pic again of the winning big pig and little pig just so all the other contenders know what they are up against! Thanks!
How many people are in on this event? Sounds like the best thing since the invention of bacon.
25 fine gentlemen. Last year I think we killed 61 pigs and 4 coyotes.
There are 8 large rooms in lodge, hold 3 hunter each room. One other room holds 2. So that's total space for hunters. Staff has rooms on other side. So some stay in town at a motel.
That's the least of my concerns; have had a Lifetime Texas Hunting License for over 30 years. I do need to remember to bring it! My biggest concern is what Ruger No.1 rifles to bring! Thinking a 1A in 30/30, a 1B in 257 Weatherby, and maybe a 1B in 6.5 Creedmoor. And then there is defending my win last year on the smallest piglet. Also going to try to oust Patrick on the biggest hog! I am no threat to any of you sharp shooters in the target competition. PS: Gordon, post up that pic again of the winning big pig and little pig just so all the other contenders know what they are up against! Thanks!
I'm bringing the NRA Ruger No 1 .338 for sure deciding between the Ruger No1 .257 Weatherby and the Tikka 1:8 22-250
That's the least of my concerns; have had a Lifetime Texas Hunting License for over 30 years. I do need to remember to bring it! My biggest concern is what Ruger No.1 rifles to bring! Thinking a 1A in 30/30, a 1B in 257 Weatherby, and maybe a 1B in 6.5 Creedmoor. And then there is defending my win last year on the smallest piglet. Also going to try to oust Patrick on the biggest hog! I am no threat to any of you sharp shooters in the target competition. PS: Gordon, post up that pic again of the winning big pig and little pig just so all the other contenders know what they are up against! Thanks!
Came up with a pretty decent load for the .44 mag #1, so it is coming. Dad's 03A3 Springfield will come, maybe the .38-55 #1, assuming I can make it shoot.
I might have to bring the .270 #1 for the target contest, just to distress the .270 haters
Now, some future directions, to whomsoever is playing medic. Should ingwe take another header, don’t panic. He’s accomplished. Apply buffalo trace orally, and if any left, cleanse the wound. Tito’s may be preferred for the latter, but it’s jealously guarded behind the bar. Talk to Dan. If the wound can be steri stripped, go for it. Forget cosmetics (obviosly). If this won’t hold, consider dousing prickly pear needles in Trace for a needle and close it bush style. But don’t rub scat in it - that’s so third world. He will have some veterinary antibiotics in his kit. Milligrams unknown, but 1/4 - 1/2 tablet with meals does the trick. A baller isn’t necessary. I would wait till evening if you do find it necessary.
[bleep] Stallone, you should of been Rocky, Tom. Great pic!
Will make it next year; ya'll young bucks stay out of trouble, and you old bucks take your damn medicines. And now Gordon, you just keep doing whatever you do.
Glad to hear Rocket will be performing the healthcare camp "duties" this year, ahem. He does know about that, right? No worries, am sure the Most Interesting Man in the World does one hell of a digital rectal and an even better hemorrhoid thrombectomy. Make sure he warms up, first, though. My first knuckle still ain't right.
Good luck to all, look forward to the stories and the pics!
Now, some future directions, to whomsoever is playing medic. Should ingwe take another header, don’t panic. He’s accomplished. Apply buffalo trace orally, and if any left, cleanse the wound. Tito’s may be preferred for the latter, but it’s jealously guarded behind the bar. Talk to Dan. If the wound can be steri stripped, go for it. Forget cosmetics (obviosly). If this won’t hold, consider dousing prickly pear needles in Trace for a needle and close it bush style. But don’t rub scat in it - that’s so third world. He will have some veterinary antibiotics in his kit. Milligrams unknown, but 1/4 - 1/2 tablet with meals does the trick. A baller isn’t necessary. I would wait till evening if you do find it necessary.
I’d forgotten about prescription coverage on the Poobs Plan.
Now, some future directions, to whomsoever is playing medic. Should ingwe take another header, don’t panic. He’s accomplished. Apply buffalo trace orally, and if any left, cleanse the wound. Tito’s may be preferred for the latter, but it’s jealously guarded behind the bar. Talk to Dan. If the wound can be steri stripped, go for it. Forget cosmetics (obviosly). If this won’t hold, consider dousing prickly pear needles in Trace for a needle and close it bush style. But don’t rub scat in it - that’s so third world. He will have some veterinary antibiotics in his kit. Milligrams unknown, but 1/4 - 1/2 tablet with meals does the trick. A baller isn’t necessary. I would wait till evening if you do find it necessary.
Wasn't Tom also packing some sort of horse pill that he took?
Wasn't Tom also packing some sort of horse pill that he took?
Those were my calf boluses for scours... Antibiotics-Tetracycaline...... It works!
Looking at that pic it looks as though I might have broke my nose that day too...never thought about it but the right side hasn't worked well since that day...
ingwe sat still for that picture for one reason and one reason only. That was a 24 hour after pic. We had a bet, I lost. Tom said his wife would laugh if she saw him banged up a little. I said no way would his lovely bride laugh. So I took the pic and we forwarded it to her phone up in Montana. Guess what, I lost. She asked me how much the bail bond was. Tom is a tough guy for sure. Rescuers were Joel (muscle, to pick him up), Bobby to wipe the blood off and I believe Lt. PPowell drove the rescue truck the 100 yards for the rescue. Then Doc Dan got involved back in his room, cleaning him up and renewing bandages for the next 3 days.
Bobby, I will sorely miss you. No sooner than getting out of my truck and asking if I was in the right place I was greeted by you, a nice young man wielding a plastic glass with a brown liquid in it for my introduction to everything that is the hog hunt.
I was parked in the wrong place but it was in a good neighborhood so I left it. Good times.
Bobby, I will sorely miss you. No sooner than getting out of my truck and asking if I was in the right place I was greeted by you, a nice young man wielding a plastic glass with a brown liquid in it for my introduction to everything that is the hog hunt.
I was parked in the wrong place but it was in a good neighborhood so I left it. Good times.
I will bring it. It is definitely a pretty good bump above in recoil of the 375 H&H. The latter I find easy to shoot even though my rifle is rather light (7 3/4#). The 416 works me at the bench. That said, two years ago I won the big bore Tonto Arizona shoot with the 416. Good practice either way that prepped me for this. :-)
I will bring it. It is definitely a pretty good bump above in recoil of the 375 H&H. The latter I find easy to shoot even though my rifle is rather light (7 3/4#). The 416 works me at the bench. That said, two years ago I won the big bore Tonto Arizona shoot with the 416. Good practice either way that prepped me for this. :-)
I will bring it. It is definitely a pretty good bump above in recoil of the 375 H&H. The latter I find easy to shoot even though my rifle is rather light (7 3/4#). The 416 works me at the bench. That said, two years ago I won the big bore Tonto Arizona shoot with the 416. Good practice either way that prepped me for this. :-)
Damn nice Buffalo Ed, one of wifeys sisters daughters kids, a little girl about 4 saw my buffalo mount coming into the house a couple weeks ago, she screamed bloody murder and ran back outside, I had to go around and let them in the back doors.
Had plenty of time to cram toilet tissue in my ears to stop the bleeding. that kid could shatter glass.
It has been so cold here in MN I’m not sure what I’ll bring. Temps and or windchills welll below 0. I’m sure the youpers have the same thing going on. It I only have a foot and a half so snow on my range! If it doesn’t get warmer soon, I will just make some loads and sight in down there. Where it is warm. . And people can wear shorts!
Yep went out one evening after the rain and it had warmed up a bit. Actually really nice but much warmer than I was used to so I went out in my Crocs like LtPowell did and was warned as not being a native that I might step on something not pleasant.
All was good and I thought that this must be God's country to go out and hunt hogs in your Crocs. Cool beans.
Yep went out one evening after the rain and it had warmed up a bit. Actually really nice but much warmer than I was used to so I went out in my Crocs like LtPowell did and was warned as not being a native that I might step on something not pleasant.
All was good and I thought that this must be God's country to go out and hunt hogs in your Crocs. Cool beans.
It has been so cold here in MN I’m not sure what I’ll bring. Temps and or windchills welll below 0. I’m sure the youpers have the same thing going on. It I only have a foot and a half so snow on my range! If it doesn’t get warmer soon, I will just make some loads and sight in down there. Where it is warm. . And people can wear shorts!
Can’t wait!
Dats where Im at. Did the final tweaking at the range yesterday cause it was so nice, no wind, 18 inches of snow and a balmy 17 degrees......
Yep went out one evening after the rain and it had warmed up a bit. Actually really nice but much warmer than I was used to so I went out in my Crocs like LtPowell did and was warned as not being a native that I might step on something not pleasant.
All was good and I thought that this must be God's country to go out and hunt hogs in your Crocs. Cool beans.
I want to be more like Pat when I grow up.
can't grow up and be like pat, you have to stay a kid.
I am not even ready for the Tonto trip let alone this one. I had an extractor fail on my 223 AI that I want to bring to Tonto. I haven't shot it in 22 years. My Smith said it will be ready on Tuesday, range day on Wednesday and on the road Thursday AM.
It hit 24 today, but it was snowing. Couldn’t even see the 25 yard target. 13” THIS must be Gods country: can’t wear crocs, but no critters trying to take a bite out of you. . Until May!
Ammo is loaded, starting to throw the little forgettable stuff in a pile......
Don't worry. If you forget your ammo, I'll loan you a .270
The .44 mag and .38-55 #1's are sorted out. It was hell getting the .38-55 on target with warmish 255gr loads in a 26" barrel, but it's there now. I had another misfire with Dad's 03A3, which I am still trying to sort out. His #1 in .30-06 may make the trip instead.
So I may bring only Ruger #1's this trip. Maybe a loaner of one sort or another.
Are you going to post a list of real names = campfire names like you did last year? Need to refresh my memory on the guys who aren’t name Bob! Also can’t remember if arrival time at the ranch is 10 or 12. Notice the constant theme - memory loss?
Our friend Ranger Green arrived at Tonto with 50# of Italian sausage from the place in the town (Parkside Market in Pitttsburg Ca) where I was born and raised. Best stuff bar none. What a guy.
Our friend Ranger Green arrived at Tonto with 50# of Italian sausage from the place in the town (Parkside Market in Pitttsburg Ca) where I was born and raised. Best stuff bar none. What a guy.
Is he staying through the Hog Hunt or is he driving back and forth?
Cut and in the freezer minus a small spool that I just threw in the oven with spuds and onions. My garage smells like a fine Italian deli. Thanks again my friend.
I’m sitting on a deck chair in Montego Bay Jamaica nursing a Bloody Mary a sunburn and a hangover.
Will be home late Friday in the midst of this years biggest snow storm. Looking forward to being in South Texas next week with a bunch of fine gentlemen.
Is that a Browning O/U? Wish I was there I would love to try it. Have fun Bob
Yes sir, I bought it "Used" off the rack at the local shop. It's a Sporting Clays Addition. You couldn't even tell if it been shot or not. It probably didn't have 10 rounds through it. When I got it home and ran the numbers, it turns out it was built in 1992. 28" ported barrels. I probably shot over 1200 rounds out of it last year. I like it.
Well it was range day today and the Marlin 35 Rem was pretty consistent at 1 1/2" with the 200 gr Maker mono-metal slug. The same went for the Browning M71 348 Win with the 200 gr Hornady. It appears I am good to go.
Well, I think I made it all fit. I need to consider getting a bigger case.
I don’t know, it looks like there’s plenty more bolts and screws that could be removed. You could probably use a smaller case if you packed a wrench and two screwdrivers.
Finally got the loading done. 156 gr Norma Oryx for the 6.5x55. They look like torpedos.
Rifle should be on but its getting to zero chance to get to the range before I leave so some tuning will needed down there. Just sprayed the camo with bug stuff.
Range work is done (went to the range 2 more times today). The 6.5 Creed is up and running with the proper height rings and slinging 130 gr Accubonds at 2900 fps...look out pigs I'm on a mission The unfortunate part is the Tikka .22-250 has to stay home this trip
Range work is done (went to the range 2 more times today). The 6.5 Creed is up and running with the proper height rings and slinging 130 gr Accubonds at 2900 fps...look out pigs I'm on a mission The unfortunate part is the Tikka .22-250 has to stay home this trip
No worries! I'm prepared to handle the stunt shooting!
I’m off tomorrow AM. Wife and I are escaping the glaciers of northern Minnesnowta for warmer climes. While I’m slaying pigs she will be shopping, so this will be an expensive trip!😀
I went out today with four rifles I have not shot in years. One is for Namibia coming June (FN Deluxe 30-06), two (Krico 222 Rem and a M700 223 AI) just for fun and the last, my pre-war M70 270 Win that will attend the hog hunt. Dialed it in with some old 130 gr Partition loads I had for a M700. All worked fine.
That is a beauty! You should get style added if you kill the biggest. . Or subtracted if you kill the dink. Maybe we should have a handicap division where each rifle is handicapped for looks (I surrender!), caliber, nostalgia, gestalt. Better go refill my wine glass, I’m hallucinating😀
14" of white stuff on the way tonight and tomorrow
How bad is it now? I heard you guys were going to get blizzard conditions. We've been having winds 30 to 40 with gusts up to 65 and snow flurries. Boston is supposed to get hammered where Kingsley is.
Picked up Brian at 1:00 today and hunted for 44 Mag ammo that was far too difficult than it should have been to find. Sat out back on a beautiful eve sipping while my dear wife grilled up some pretty darn good burgers with green chilies and pepper jack cheese. We will be off for breakfast in the AM and running a different, out of the way, route to the ranch. Should be there around 1:00 or so.
13 hours and I only made it to Tularosa.Stooped on I-10 to pick up a kid old walking down the freeway from his broken down truck. It was twelve miles to Sonora, the next town. His uncle stayed with the truck trying to fix the split return hose. We picked up antifreeze but there were no hoses or clamps anywhere. Headed back and gave him my duct tape. The kid was fresh out a LA high school (Lincoln Heights) where was the star shortstop. As luck would have, he wants to go into law enforcement. I tried to talk him out of it but with no luck. They were very grateful.
13 hours and I only made it to Tularosa.Stooped on I-10 to pick up a kid old walking down the freeway from his broken down truck. It was twelve miles to Sonora, the next town. His uncle stayed with the truck trying to fix the split return hose. We picked up antifreeze but there were no hoses or clamps anywhere. Headed back and gave him my duct tape. The kid was fresh out a LA high school (Lincoln Heights) where was the star shortstop. As luck would have, he wants to go into law enforcement. I tried to talk him out of it but with no luck. They were very grateful.
Well, I spent the morning catching up with work. Then I downloaded my pictures from my camera and my phone to my computer. On my way back from lunch, while sitting at a stop light, the jackass second from the front of the line, started to go on green and then stopped. So me and the guy in front of me stopped and one of my neighbors trucks slammed me in the rear. Luckily I know the owner of the company and we're all good. My side impact air bags went off, but didn't deploy?????, from a rear impact??? My seat belt retracter is screwed up, so I can't wear that now. Weird. It'll need a new bumper, body work on the tailgate, and maybe a new trailer hitch. It's a 2017, fully loaded GMC crew cab in spotless condition. This sucks. So I've been tied up most of the afternoon with that and computer network problems and didn't have enough time to post pictures. I'll try to put some up tomorrow. I've got a lot of nice shots, including the 4 monster whitetail bucks I saw. Right now I need to get home, drink a lot of beer, and hope my neck isn't F^cked up too bad. That dude slammed me pretty hard and snapped my neck back. Thank god for high back buckets. I think it's just that the muscles got stretched.
I hope everyone got, or is getting home safe. I got a welcome back with some screwed up schit.
It was, per usual, a great time and I do thank Dan for the work he does to continue to make it such. My youngest and I head out at 5 AM tomorrow for a couple of days of upland bird hunting. His first trip to watch dogs work. I doubt he will sleep much tonight.
Well, I spent the morning catching up with work. Then I downloaded my pictures from my camera and my phone to my computer. On my way back from lunch, while sitting at a stop light, the jackass second from the front of the line, started to go on green and then stopped. So me and the guy in front of me stopped and one of my neighbors trucks slammed me in the rear. Luckily I know the owner of the company and we're all good. My side impact air bags went off, but didn't deploy?????, from a rear impact??? My seat belt retracter is screwed up, so I can't wear that now. Weird. It'll need a new bumper, body work on the tailgate, and maybe a new trailer hitch. It's a 2017, fully loaded GMC crew cab in spotless condition. This sucks. So I've been tied up most of the afternoon with that and computer network problems and didn't have enough time to post pictures. I'll try to put some up tomorrow. I've got a lot of nice shots, including the 4 monster whitetail bucks I saw. Right now I need to get home, drink a lot of beer, and hope my neck isn't F^cked up too bad. That dude slammed me pretty hard and snapped my neck back. Thank god for high back buckets. I think it's just that the muscles got stretched.
I hope everyone got, or is getting home safe. I got a welcome back with some screwed up schit.
Two the first morning (one at 16 yards and the big boar at 120) and one the last afternoon. The last one was sleeping in a wallow on the side of the road and we woke it up driving past it. We had a great time and you were missed. I think you heated up the rifle contest crowd with your factory ammo marksmanship.
SC, that’s sucks. I hope the neck issue passes. Get yourself a kick ass custom replacement rear bumper. The OEM one is a bit flimsy. My brother had a similar incident and replaced his with a Buckstop Bumper. It looks great.
Thanks guys. My neck is fine. Still waiting for the insurance company to contact me. I'm just pissed because I didn't need the hassle. The biggest problem I have is that my seat belt is screwed up and I can't wear it. It's stuck in the retracted position and I can't get it out. I'm waiting for a police officer to pull me over for not wearing it.
Kingston, I think you have a 2017 GMC or Chevy right? There's a recall on the seat belt retractors. I haven't had a chance to get it done. Now I know why they were recalled. If any of you guys have these trucks, get the recall done ASAP.
I'd also like to send out a special "Thank you" to Ranger Green and RGK for their expert instruction on the proper handling of a handgun. It helped me a lot, thanks.
48 hogs. . But how many whiskey bottles gave their all to our success?
Arrived home safely, no neck adjustments (stonecutter j no need to be a Good Samaritan (Tracy). A great hunt, looking forward to next year. Great people!
I had a long, boring (and uneventful) 167 mile ride home. It was a great trip; further bonding with some great guys. Already planning which rifles to use next year. This MRC kicked ass. Bob
I'd also like to send out a special "Thank you" to Ranger Green and RGK for their expert instruction on the proper handling of a handgun. It helped me a lot, thanks.
Also RG, I watched the video you sent me, thanks.
Of course this means you're gonna beat me next year.......
I'd also like to send out a special "Thank you" to Ranger Green and RGK for their expert instruction on the proper handling of a handgun. It helped me a lot, thanks.
Also RG, I watched the video you sent me, thanks.
Of course this means you're gonna beat me next year.......
I've got some photos on my computer and phone to share but every time I try thru the photo editor it says the files are too large. Too frustrating to fool with. I had a great time and making new friends is always a great thing! Baker
I think I mighta dropped the ball on the B.B.B.B. contest..I didnt bring or offer up any prize!!!
well Bullshooter had a .450 Bushmaster and STX had a .45-70, which is technically .006" bigger bore. So unless they both got skunked, or someone had something bigger, they won the BBBB bragging rights, even if there's no prize.
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