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Offline oktx

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« on: May 10, 2005, 07:00:17 AM »
I took a large boar with my son's youth 243. at about 25 yds.  We were turkey hunting when we walked up on him.  It took three shots to keep him down for good.  We did not have a way to weigh him but I think he was close to 300lbs.  2in. cutters.  I'am not good at posting pics, it never seems to work.
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« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2005, 07:05:57 AM »
Congrats on the hog!!! See the pic posting sticky at the top of the forum list, we'd like to see him!!!!

Tim
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« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2005, 09:00:51 AM »
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What load/bullets were you using? Where were the shots placed?  I assume good placement since the distance was only 25yds :grin: .

How did the bullets perform?  Inquiring minds want to know. :-D
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« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2005, 12:17:51 PM »
Handi, you need to get that thing together and get your 243 fix before you burst.LOL
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« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2005, 12:20:43 PM »
No kiddin
I get off work in an hour, gonna at leat try to fit it up and maybe load some.
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« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2005, 03:07:38 PM »
Fed 80 grain Power Shok.  Don't have time to reload.  Shot placement was good just a big hog.
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« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2005, 03:24:45 PM »
Very well done.  I hope to use my Encore in .243 to take a hog or two this year, and I also want to use my 25 WSSM.  Might even try to take a smaller hog with my 22-250.

Bob :sniper:
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« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2005, 07:28:33 PM »
Did the Federal exit?  Really trying to find out how these lighter bullets do.
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« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2005, 12:47:10 AM »
3 shots to keep him down? Why? specialy with a 243 at that close range. hit em right behind the ear and they wont move an inch. Ive shot a few 280+lb pigs with my .243 , they never flinch.
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« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2005, 04:16:27 AM »
The first shot was in the neck.  Second shot was in the back while he was walking away.  Third shot was in the neck as he was tring to get up.  I found only one exit wound and it was the size of a half dollar.
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