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 Big boar down
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03/30/22 06:13 PM
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ccoker
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Got a big one with the Burris BTS35 Thermal, Wilson Combat 6.8 and Hornady 120SST ammo.. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasoutdoorsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/big-pig-768x1024.jpg)
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Re: Big boar down
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03/30/22 06:22 PM
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flintknapper
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That's a good one alright.
Congratulations, good job.
Spartans ask not...how many, but where!
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Re: Big boar down
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03/30/22 07:35 PM
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mikei
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Biggun, indeed! Well done!!
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Re: Big boar down
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03/30/22 08:17 PM
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Serious tusks on that one. Weight?
Not my monkeys, not my circus...
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Re: Big boar down
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03/30/22 08:47 PM
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I bet he was a mean one. Good job.
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Re: Big boar down
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03/30/22 10:23 PM
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Good one. Looks to have some European in him.
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Re: Big boar down
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03/30/22 10:39 PM
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Re: Big boar down
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03/30/22 11:01 PM
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ccoker
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didn't weigh him.. I would guess 350
I rarely take pix of dead pigs.. we shoot quite a few
but this one was the biggest on the property (between Sequin and Stockdale) in 11 years..
protein pin destroyer for sure
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Re: Big boar down
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03/31/22 02:49 AM
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Regular Guy/regularguy11B/ laid over
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Re: Big boar down
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03/31/22 10:16 AM
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If you find yourself feeling useless, remember it took 20 years, trillions of dollars, and four presidents to replace the Taliban with the Taliban.
Sometimes the Universe puts you in the same situation again to see if you’re still a dumbass.
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Re: Big boar down
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03/31/22 11:26 AM
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Nice, you have every right to be proud of killing that beast.
Tell us about the shot, placement, range, etc. The SST bullet has been known by many to be a great killer, myself included. Bill Wilson recently referred to it as the "deadliest bullet". He was referring to .308 in 165 gr which has been my go to bullet for a long time. My hunting partner uses it in 6.5 Creedmoor.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Big boar down
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03/31/22 02:17 PM
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on the run at about 75 yards... first round dropped him, got back up and a second round anchored him..
I was shooting offhand (the tripod is my buddies and just used for the pic) so shot placement wasn't ideal.
In my experience the 120SST with proper shot placement is extremely effective.
I have been using 6.8s for almost 15 years and did a ton of load development and Bill Wilson and I both did testing with Barnes for the 95g TTSX, they sent me like 500 rounds pre pre production to test and give feedback on. Awesome round, especially when ran hot... When Hornady came out with the 120 SST factory load I did some initial testing and it worked great.. I have a relationship with them and get enough to hunt with in several calibers and I don't have to reload which I just don't have the time for anymore.
When we got to the pig it was still alive and not happy.. another round point blank and it was done.
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Re: Big boar down
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03/31/22 04:54 PM
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Dang!! They say SST's won't kill!! Good cutters on that one too!!
How you liking the Burris Thermal? Don't hear much about them.
Beretta and Benelli are like a divorce...they are expensive because they are worth it.
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Re: Big boar down
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03/31/22 08:31 PM
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BOOM! Dang!! They say SST's won't kill!! I have never heard that, LOL.
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03/31/22 08:44 PM
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Re: Big boar down
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03/31/22 10:49 PM
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Re: Big boar down
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03/31/22 11:24 PM
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Nice one. Maybe I need to load up some of those 120 SSTs.
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Re: Big boar down
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04/01/22 01:18 AM
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I am very pleased with the Burris.. it exceeded my expectations
I can positively ID deer vs hog at 500 yards
Battery runtime is good as well
Last edited by ccoker; 04/01/22 01:19 AM.
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Re: Big boar down
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04/03/22 01:42 PM
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I am very pleased with the Burris.. it exceeded my expectations
I can positively ID deer vs hog at 500 yards
Battery runtime is good as well Charles good job on the big boar. I just got a BTS50 and have hunted with it the past 3 nights. So far overall I think it's a very good scope for the money. It has a few features that I like better than my Trail and Thermion. Just being lightweight, small and running on common batteries makes it a winner.
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Re: Big boar down
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04/12/22 03:02 PM
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Re: Big boar down
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04/20/22 02:39 PM
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yeah, it is a surprisingly good optic.. I like the lower power for close rang stuff and a large field of view
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