Another One Bites The Dust.

vmaster59 · Member Joined: Aug 09, 2008 Posts: 150 Location: West Tx.

Lots of tracks around this water hole.

So I thought I was see what would come in. This hog was one of two that came in yesterday. They are getting wise to the truck and run when I get to close. So longer shots was the ticket for the day. I saw the hogs and pull up as close as I thought was safe. Brought my Ruger M77 in 243 Win up to my shoulder. Had scope on 12x and waited for a shot. Placed the cross hairs behind her right shoulder and let the Nosler 70gr BT go. I saw the hog fall then the other one run into the paster. And then the sound of the bullet hitting it mark finally reached my ears. Must have been 3 to 4 seconds this all took place. She was drt just the way I like them.

Clint

Elvis · Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: Another One Bites The Dust.

certainly looks like the round did its job...not a projectile choice Ive heard much about, most guys over here go 100grn or the exelent 87 grain loadings. sure looks like it works for you.Im guessing around the 50lb mark??? good eating size.

slimjim · Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 2:58 pm Post subject: Re: Another One Bites The Dust.

vmaster59, excellent shot! I shot a 350+ pound boar like this with my 270 at 200 yards, just behind the shoulder/armpit. It ran hard until I couldn't track it anymore. I'm shot my next boar in the neck and have been trying to get myself to keep taking myself to take those shots. Larger boars must be much tougher.

I'm still learning about hog hunting. Are those food pellets you put out?

vmaster59 · Member Joined: Aug 09, 2008 Posts: 150 Location: West Tx.

Thanks guys. slimjim I try to shot all of the behind the shoulder or in the ear. I think bullet type as well as placement go hand in hand. That is cake we feed cows.

Clint

Vince · Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 10:54 pm Post subject: Re: Another One Bites The Dust.

Well done vmaster...that 70gr BT wouldn't be a Hornady by any chance would it mate? Have a mate who swore by the performance of the Hornady 70gr projectile, although I use the Remington 85gr SP in my .243 Win.

Elvis · Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 11:51 pm Post subject: Re: Another One Bites The Dust.

I read it as a Nosler ballistic tip???

Vince · Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:10 am Post subject: Re: Another One Bites The Dust.

BT...Ballistic Tip or Boat Tail...not sure mate. Laughing

vmaster59 · Member Joined: Aug 09, 2008 Posts: 150 Location: West Tx.

Nosler ballistic tip guys.

Clint

Vince · Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:38 pm Post subject: Re: Another One Bites The Dust.

Thanks vmaster.