Hog hunt on March 17

[Calif. Hunter]

Well, we finally got things arranged for our hog hunt, up near Coalinga. George, Moe, Craig and me. Craig is a buddy from the Phoenix area. We are hunting a private ranch and camping out. Supposedly, this place has 3 of the top 10 hogs in the California record book. We'll see....... besides hog hunting, we can shoot all the varmints we want!

Now, which gun will I use for a pig? The .358 hasn't been blooded yet. Or should I try the .257 Wthby with Barnes TSX? Decisions, decisions.

 

[snake river rufus]

Take both. I like to blood several rifles on trips like that.

 

[T Bone]

I'm jealous! I'd love to hunt a pig again.

I vote for the 358.

What is the hunt costing you Ca Hunter?

 

[noharleyyet]

...definitely the copper quarterbores CH....and of course a backup or two.

 

[Tom]

One of each, I vote for that, at least! Good luck to you all!! 3 of the top 10 is awesome!

 

[Calif. Hunter]

It is costing $500 bucks if we get a pig, Tyson. Want to join us?

 

[snake river rufus]

A pig? singular?

 

[Calif. Hunter]

Yep -it's a lot more expensive out here, Rufus. Less land and more demand.

 

[snake river rufus]

I think that you are over crowded. What is the limit on liberals?

 

[Calif. Hunter]

I think the limit is one more than Texas's limit on attorneys....

 

[T Bone]

Have to pass Rick, thanks. I'm saving up for drawing multiple sheep hunts this year.

 

[ruger243223]

Well, we finally got things arranged for our hog hunt, up near Coalinga. George, Moe, Craig and me. Craig is a buddy from the Phoenix area. We are hunting a private ranch and camping out. Supposedly, this place has 3 of the top 10 hogs in the California record book. We'll see....... besides hog hunting, we can shoot all the varmints we want!

Now, which gun will I use for a pig? The .358 hasn't been blooded yet. Or should I try the .257 Wthby with Barnes TSX? Decisions, decisions.

I have hunted hogs a few times and I took a .22-250 with 50gr barnes xlc bullets and they worked great when we shot them. I think that your .257 will do the trick and then some. HAPPY HUNTING keep us posted on how the hunt goes.

 

[Tom]

I heard there's very little meat damage with the 22-250 on moose too, have you shot a moose with it too? Where do you shoot them, between the eyeballs, in the spine, where?

 

[smithstation]

I have killed hogs with a 22mag. It was a 20 yard shot and I head shot it but it did drop in its tracks. I am lucky to have 26k acres of hog land to hunt here in CA. I can pick my shots and pass on the ones that are not good. If I was paying to hunt pigs I would use a min. of a 243 with 100 gr. Up to a 300 or so.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[Calif. Hunter]

I thought I was going to have to miss the hog hunt since that is the weekend my wife has her annual clogging seminar - clogging as in Appalachian dancing. She has decided not to go, though, since our son has something with Cub Scouts going on that day. So I get to go after all!

My friend's son shot his first hog with a .22 mag. We were surprised at how well it worked on a 100 pound meat pig. I prefer something larger, as the bigger boars can be hard to put down, and I do not like taking head shots most of the time.

 

[Tom]

It costs $500 if you get a pig. What does it cost if you don't get a pig? What is it, any lodging or meals or guiding? Good luck on the hunt! I guess it, includes some hunting for pigs or hogs.

 

[JB]

cali, i was going to invite myself but i didnt want to miss my clogging class.

 

[smithstation]

I thought I was going to have to miss the hog hunt since that is the weekend my wife has her annual clogging seminar - clogging as in Appalachian dancing. She has decided not to go, though, since our son has something with Cub Scouts going on that day. So I get to go after all!

My friend's son shot his first hog with a .22 mag. We were surprised at how well it worked on a 100 pound meat pig. I prefer something larger, as the bigger boars can be hard to put down, and I do not like taking head shots most of the time.

If you ever make it into the central San Joaquine area let me know and if the pigs are around I will take you out and you can shoot a couple. With all the rain we have had they are scattered but a few weeks of dry weather and it will be easy pickings again.

 

[Calif. Hunter]

Wow, that would be great smithstation! I'll send you a private message.

How do you like HuntTalk so far? Welcome and have fun!

 

[Tom]

Cali, Are you ignoring my questions? Good luck on the hunt!