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Finally got it done after some long nasty hikes. First one down Friday morning second one down Sunday morning. First animals down for both of them. Saw lots of critters on this hunt. Friday morning we glassed up a monster pig just over 500 yards. We decided to go after it and see if we could find him again. We made it to the ridge he was on and started glassing. It came out on the hillside to our left with another equally huge pig. Ranged them at 265 yards. The oldest boy is good to go out to 300 yards but the youngest only to 100 so we decided to circle around the mountain and head them off. We make it up to the top and its pig central. Must have been at least 15. Braden(the younger one) finds the one he wants. Tyler sees them but cant find them in the scope. Braden lets the .243 loose and drops his pig. It was staring right at him and hit it behind the jaw broke it in about 100 places and ripped through the windpipe jugular and spine. Also found that the skull cracked as well. Thats why he didnt get the stick in mouth picture. In all the commotion Tyler never got a shot off. Went back out Saturday and didn't see anything but bugs. Sunday morning we hike back up the same mountain to see if the pigs have come back. We get to our spot and we got pigs in the same place 15 yards away from the first pig. Tyler gets ready and cant stop shaking and lets one loose and hits him a little far back. Pig looks a little angry with a fist size hole the .308 left in him so i tell Tyler hit him again since he started walking away. Second shot did him in. They have deer coming up Halloween day so back to the range and hopefully they slow the shakes down on the next hunt.

I say BS.

I send out of state visitors home. There is a reason they live out of state.

Taking my boys to 24a.

I don't carry a side arm for fear of an animal attack. I carry a side arm for reckless hunters. I usually have my wife and or kids with me hunting. If you know I'm there and you shoot in my direction, well lets just say its gonna get interesting. Mistakes do happen. Someone might not see another person down in a canyon and shoot. But to knowingly shoot with someone in between you and a target is just plain unacceptable.

For now i just loaded them up with h4350. My boys hunts start friday and I dont have a lot of time to try and develop a new load. I guess I'll play with it in the off season.

Nice!

Thanks for the offer. Its all in vac sealed bags in the freezer right now. Maybe when this chaotic hunting season is over.

So i got my boys pigs boned out tonight. Ive heard from some old timers to soak the meat in sprite or 7 up as the co2 will loosen up the sinew so it will peel off. After that i plan on making some sausage out of most of it and try my hand at some pulled bbq. Any suggestions for making some sausage? I plan on going to a processor next time but i wanted to show the boys how to somewhat take care of things for themselves.

When I pre load my truck i park it in the back yard and leave the back lights on. Too many worthless people out there.

Nice buck!

Looks like that dog is more excited then her!

Just wondering how many of you use FOB's? I have seen all the you tube videos and they look pretty good.

Crazy talk! There are no border problems. Secure as ever.

Im hoping my boys keep it up this year and drop some next weekend. Till then I have to desk scout.

Are you from sinaloa?Simon essay!!! Better to return fire when NOT in orange.

Too bad a bunch of people are bashing this kid. Thats an awesome deer.

somebody buy this before i start getting nostalgic and have to buy it

Yeah I know hornady makes a "factory load" Im trying to make. I might buy a box and pull a bullet and see what they shoved in there and start from there.

Shes from N.Y.=liberal. No charges will be filed.

Your giving me anxiety attacks!! I've been planning my escape for about 7 years now. I hear ya with the corporate B.S. its almost done me in a few times. Have 6 more years to go till i have no commitments(other then my wife and she is down to go with me) tying me down. I just hope my health holds up till then. If i had the gear you needed id loan it to you until it was my turn.

Nice!

I have similar plans when all my kids graduate and move out. Good luck and have fun!

I dont want anyone to know where im at. I keep a bandanna in my pack in case i do tag out to wrap around the head but thats all.

Bilsteins all the way.