Hmm. 20 to 60 yards. 7mm.TCU too small
S/W M29 .44 mag No scope
30/30 14" Contender never fired it yet
375 JDJ Too Big

Damm, I might have to buy another barrel for my Contender if I make it.

Mike

Too big???????? I've used my .416 Remmie out there!

But you are right, might have to buy another -- LOL!

Maybe this isn't the place for this...was thinking we maybe should have a specific thread to go over the details...Is there a meeting time Thursday or are we just showing up and getting in stand (I think "in stand" is one of my favorite phrases)?

I am all in guys and look foward to January!

SB, I will be down there late morning to early afternoon on thursday, My Recomendation is get through DC early if you take 95, It can be a royal pain in the ass.

When I went down I got settled and took a few shots at the range and relaxed, got into the woods around 330 or so,

That is my plan and suggestion as well. I like to get there early enough to unpack my stuff without being rushed, maybe check zero, get my gear ready, etc.

Sounds great, I am trying to plan how long it will take and when I will have to leave.

From where I am in NJ, 8 hours or so, Depends on how you drive,I am not the best person to go by, I done coast to coast in 3 days,

I recomend be through DC before 6 am after that you are more than likley going to hit traffic,

Not in my truck!

Who Needs a Truck!

I'll let you follow me around the property if you would like to know who needs a truck! LOL!

We be busy getting my car out of the ruts...lol

haha I would be mostly interested to see that thing filled to the brim with wild boar!

In truth, so would I!

Lol, Honestly the best thing I did coming back from Hog Heaven was I brought a Food Saver, The vacum Packing Machine, And kept the pigs quatered on ice, vacumed packed. Took a little bit of time but is was fast with two people.

I will be doing this again, so if anybody is tight on space or cooler space this helps. Will help do it for anybody who needs it

Here's a dumb question. What do these pigs taste like. Although I've always wanted to hunt them, I havnt a clue as to what they would taste like.Anything like regular pork???

Yes, but better!

Any word on when the deposit is due?

Good day
A friend of mine shot a boar yesterday with a rifle but after seeing that plating them things have on their shoulders I got thinking my JDJ might be the ticket on these pigs. WOW was all I could say. What are the calibers you guys are using? I was considering my 375JDJ and 30-30.
Another questions to those that have been there. Anything for my girlfriend to do while I'm hunting?Assuming we can make it . Although she likes hunting a bit she has no desire to shoot a hog.
Mike

Probally going to use one of my contenders in 45-70 or 30-30.

Id love to go, if funding works out I will try and attend

I am hoping to move to NC in the next year so even if I miss this one I'd be down to do something similar in the future

What kind of loads would you be using in the 30/30 for these hogs?
I've never loaded for mine, come to think of it I've only put a few factory loads down the barrel to try it. Other than that I've never used it. I've always used my 375JDJ.
Mike

Sorry so delinquent. The deposit is due sooner rather than later. I confirmed the dates yesterday, and we need to lock it in with a deposit. Mine went out yesterday.

If it was in the early summer or spring, there would be more to do. Being that it will be January, it will be pretty cold. If you don't want to sour her to the whole experience, I would taker at a nicer time of year. JMHO.

Whit, is it too late for anyone else to come along?

Not to late!

Gentlemen, we need to get our deposits out as soon as possible. As a courtesy to me he is holding that weekend for us, but we need to send him some money. Thank you!

What is the preferred way of making the deposit and do we need to designate what weekend it is for?

You can send him a check -- just tell 'em it's for the group handgun hunt in January. You can mention me as well.

Thanks but Cold isn't the issue here because we sit in -25c temps here waiting for deer.
She just has no desire to hunt hogs and was wondering what else she could do.
Mike

It's an issue because the cabin isn't insulated. It's that moist cold that I personally find to be worse than having snow on the ground. Not trying discourage her.

No power will make you do crazy things, Night shooting with a pellet revolver and the Assassanator Hunting Light, great practice for January!