Shot a 70 Pound Boar

[Okie Hog]

Forgot my camera. Not to worry, the game camera caught the hog lying under the feeder where it was shot. Rifle was my TC .54 caliber Fire Hawk.

 

[deermanok]

Congrats, another one down.

 

[GBG]

. . . lying under the feeder where it was shot. Rifle was my TC .54 caliber Fire Hawk.

May I ask what the load, distance, shot placement was?

 

[Okie Hog]

May I ask what the load, distance, shot placement was?

The load:

Powder: 100 grains of Black MZ
Cap: #11 CCI
Bullet: 250 grain SST
Sabot: Red

Distance was about 50 yards. Pig was shot low behind the ribs.

 

[GBG]

The load:
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Distance was about 50 yards. Pig was shot low behind the ribs.

Thank you. If I can ask another question: What is the biggest pig or hog you've dropped in it's tracks with a shot to the vitals?

Edit: With a muzzleloader.

 

[Okie Hog]

What is the biggest pig or hog you've dropped in it's tracks with a shot to the vitals?

Most of my hogs, especially the larger ones, were killed using my .50 Encore, the 250 grain SST bullet and 120-140 grains of powder.

The larger a hog is the harder it is to kill. Had a few bang flops on 300 pound and larger hogs using high shoulder shots. That shot damages and shocks the central nervous system. It's a good shot on deer too.

Be prepared for a large hog shot in the lungs to run 200 yards or more.

This boar measured over 19 inches through the shoulders, he ran about 200 yards after being shot through both lungs. The 250 grain SST bullet was found under the skin on the off side.

 

[HC]

Hey Okie, do you have a count on how many hogs you’ve killed, or an estimate?

 

[Okie Hog]

Hey Okie, do you have a count on how many hogs you’ve killed, or an estimate?

About 250-300 not counting little pigs. That does not include the number caught in traps.

Every spring i go on a crusade shooting little pigs. Dead pigs don't become hogs.

 

[4stringdude]

Congrats on your success! I love those .54 cals! They pack a wallop.

 

[robwheeler]

Nice very nice

rob