Hog Hunt

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:56 pm

Just got back from a hog hunt with my boy, organized by Joe Riekers in Avery, Texas. We all could not have had a better time. My son killed one 185 pounds with his Marlin 336 Texan in 44 Mag. Because of chambering issues, we used 44 Special brass, 10.5 grains of 2400 and Ranch Dog's 265 grainers. The bullet went all the way through...the hog bolting about 20 yards into the trees and died. Not alot of blood on the ground but it did the job quickly. I shot a 165 pounder with my 356 Winchester with the Beartooth 210 gr. LFNGC. Same thing but alot more blood out of both sides of him. That bullet at 2000+ fps does quite a job. Here is my boy and his Hog, which was killed just before the end of the day.

horsesoldier03 · Post by **horsesoldier03** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:44 pm

GREAT JOB, Glad to see you passing on our heritage!

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:48 pm

Fantastic. Memories of a life time

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:26 pm

Great job! Nothing like putting meat on the table with leverguns and cast bullets.

86er · Post by **86er** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:32 pm

Glad to have you guys! Great job!

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:32 pm

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:43 pm

Thank you fellas.....memories of lifetime for sure. The cast bullets sure did the job Ted. The guide did not like the fat 43 Cal. bullets. He's seen a good number stick in the thick grist plate and prefers the 35's to it. My son seemed to put it behind the thicker part of the plate and it still killed the hog quick. I find it pretty amazing that it penetrated both sides at moderate 44 Special velocities. I've not shot a whole lot of large critters so it surprised me how the bullets penetrated and how quickly they killed. The damage and penetration of my 356 Win. With cast was an eye opener.

Thank you Joe! Truly had a wonderful time and Alexander is still on cloud nine.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:50 pm

I used a cast bullet to kill the hog I got there, it killed quickly too, of course it was a 500 gr. 470 Nitro.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:51 pm

TedH wrote:I used a cast bullet to kill the hog I got there, it killed quickly too, of course it was a 500 gr. 470 Nitro.

That's a non stick bullet, pretty sure.

piller · Post by **piller** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:09 pm

The only cast bullet I have used on a hog was a WFN LBT style from Cast Performance bullets in .475 diameter and 425 grains. It did a great job at about 1100 fps.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 9:26 am

I would think that would do the job nicely Piller. In a handgun?

Joe...meant to say the boys loved the skinning knives.....thank you for those. They even used them a little.

harry · Post by **harry** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 9:55 am

TedH wrote:I used a cast bullet to kill the hog I got there, it killed quickly too, of course it was a 500 gr. 470 Nitro.

If you had aimed just right it would have gutted and skined it at the same time.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 9:26 pm

Congrats to both of you! He will never forget that hunt

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:04 pm

Thanks for the kind words Dave.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:34 pm

C. Cash wrote:. . . we used 44 Special brass, 10.5 grains of 2400 and Ranch Dog's 265 grainers.

Any idea what velocity that gets out of a rifle...?

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:39 pm

No I sure don't but I swear I saw the bullet fly into that hog. It's only a slight step up in power from your standard cowboy action load. I would NOT want to get hit by it, though!

edwardyoung · Post by **edwardyoung** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:04 pm

I'm glad your boy likes that rifle. He looks like a fine boy.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:14 pm

edwardyoung wrote:I'm glad your boy likes that rifle. He looks like a fine boy.

He really loves it Edward, and your right about him. I am very proud of the young man he's become. Hope your doing well!

pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:37 pm

The Hunt of a Lifetime and that Smile covers a lot of Ground. He aint gonna forget it. I'll bet He can't wait to tell the Guys.
Perry

crs · Post by **crs** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:32 am

Congratulations to you both.
Let us know how the meat turns out. We have had some great breakfast sausage from hogs taken there.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:36 am

Most awesome, congrats to your son and you.

Dave B · Post by **Dave B** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:25 am

Dave wrote:Congrats to both of you! He will never forget that hunt

+1

Dave B

jh45gun · Post by **jh45gun** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:58 am

Congrats to you and the boy for the successful hunt.

madman4570 · Post by **madman4570** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 1:39 pm

How does it get any better than that.

Thanks for sharing and great job to all concerned! Congrats!
Memories forever!

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:44 pm

Hey Chris, did that place have enough hogs to shoot at?

Congratulations to you and your son. That .356 kills hogs like right now, don't it?

Hope those hogs are good eating!

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:56 pm

FWiedner wrote:Hey Chris, did that place have enough hogs to shoot at?

Congratulations to you and your son. That .356 kills hogs like right now, don't it?

Hope those hogs are good eating!

Yeah we saw a few Fred. The trouble as you know is to wait for a big one to line up broadside without another five piggies standing behind him. Never does a man do more math in such a short amount of time!

Alexander waited and waited until I thought our last chance was gone, the day being almost over, and an answer to prayer...Mr. Big Boy stopped and stayed semi still just long enough, with no little ones behind him to take the shot. Proud of my boy for having the patience to wait and put the bullet in the right spot. I was very impressed with both the 356 Win. and the toughness of those hogs, to last even the 20 yards to get out of there. The lightly loaded 44 Special impressed as well. Elmer Keith was a smart dude. A buddy and his son were using 243's....both required multiple shots to end the affair on each hog, which were pretty small and lots of meat damage. Thank you fellas, one and all.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 3:25 pm

Here is my 165 pounder shot with the 356 Win. This was the off/exit side. Yep my buddy shot Wilbur.

He said he looked bigger in his scope. Bryan was perplexed and said upon arriving on the scene...."Ya'll didn't see a bigger one?"

Ironwood · Post by **Ironwood** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:39 pm

Congratulations to both of you. Sure wish you could have killed 2 or 3 million more.

I live about 180 miles due south of Avery. I've been hunting those ol' hogs over 40 years and I've never gotten tired of it.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:53 pm

Ironwood wrote:Congratulations to both of you. Sure wish you could have killed 2 or 3 million more. I live about 180 miles due south of Avery. I've been hunting those ol' hogs over 40 years and I've never gotten tired of it.

I can see how it could become a lifelong addiction Ironwood. Enjoyed meeting the good folks there as much we did pulling the triggers. Thank you!

mav · Post by **mav** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 6:11 pm

Now that's what I call an "Educational Field Trip".

Congratulations to you both!

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 10:22 pm

Looks like a great time was had by all. Joe's trips are always worth while! Congrats!!

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 10:38 pm

mav wrote:Now that's what I call an "Educational Field Trip".

Congratulations to you both!

Yeah I had to downplay the hog hunt part a little Mav! Some educators here don't take kindly to hog killin'!

Thank you fellas.

bigbore442001 · Post by **bigbore442001** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:15 am

As an educator, a good hunting trip can beat what is said in the classroom. More young men need to take such trips to build character and learn about the real world.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 11:46 am

bigbore442001 wrote:As an educator, a good hunting trip can beat what is said in the classroom. More young men need to take such trips to build character and learn about the real world.

A large part of our problems here in the US stem back to fathers not spending such time with their sons and daughters, I believe, Bigbore. I am thankful for every chance.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 1:44 pm

Wow There! Nearly missed this!!

Well done fellers, well deserved too, one of our steller gents on here Mr Cash.

Now send me some sausage

Nath

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 2:58 pm

Hey Nath! I told you I had big plans, which is usually as far as I get...very glad we could finally get down there. Thank you for the kind words amigo.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:48 pm

Forgot to mention the folks at Carolina Cast Bullets........great folks to work with and the only one we could find that turns out the Ranch Dog 265 Gr. bullets in .432". Our Marlin has this bore size. They worked really hard to get those bullets to us in time for the hunt, and very personable. Highly recommended!

http://www.carolinacastbullets.com/44_S ... agnum.html

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