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Hunt report - boar with 44 #160403 07/05/2015 10:13 PM
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This little guy was a target of opportunity because during the heat of the day we drove by some heavy brush to find three of them bedded down. I bailed out, drew the Redhawk and fired. The brush was thick but I can remember thinking that I was using a heavy hard cast bullet that will surely cut the brush which it did. The shot was only 20 yards but the 330gr Garrett load did a great job. He was almost broadside and after the shot he ran a little and I put a 22mag solid below the ear the stop the show...the lungs showed a large amount of damage from the Hammerhead and were extremely accurate in my Redhawk. Most of the meat was given to the local church food program....


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Re: Hunt report - boar with 44 [Re: jamesfromjersey] #160404 07/05/2015 11:02 PM
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That heavy slug did some damage! Good shooting and nice pork chops to boot.

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Re: Hunt report - boar with 44 [Re: Brenden] #160406 07/06/2015 12:51 AM
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Excellent! nice shooting.


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Re: Hunt report - boar with 44 [Re: longhunter] #160409 07/06/2015 1:51 AM
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Great way to spend to 4th, Congrats! Nice RedHawk you got there, James!


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Re: Hunt report - boar with 44 [Re: jamesfromjersey] #160410 07/06/2015 1:59 AM
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Congrats! Great shooting!


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Re: Hunt report - boar with 44 [Re: pab1] #160415 07/06/2015 2:42 AM
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You do awesome james!

Any info on the cartridge carrier on your belt loop? I carry on my wrist with a single shot but that looks handy for revolver rounds.


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Re: Hunt report - boar with 44 [Re: KYODE] #160417 07/06/2015 3:50 AM
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 Originally Posted By: KYODE
You do awesome james!

Any info on the cartridge carrier on your belt loop? I carry on my wrist with a single shot but that looks handy for revolver rounds.


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Awesome shootin' James.

What about that cartridge carrier...







Re: Hunt report - boar with 44 [Re: Gregg Richter] #160427 07/06/2015 1:29 PM
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WTG, James!


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Re: Hunt report - boar with 44 [Re: Russell] #160431 07/06/2015 4:00 PM
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Kyode, My brother bought two cartridge carrier`s for Christmas for me from "The Wilderness" company on the web. One size is for 357, 41, 44, 45 rounds and the other is a little bigger for the 460 and 500 S&W rounds. I found it to be an excellent way to carry your ammo. Their web address is: http://www.thewilderness.com


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Re: Hunt report - boar with 44 [Re: jamesfromjersey] #160432 07/06/2015 4:08 PM
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Way to go james. You da real pigman ;-)


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Re: Hunt report - boar with 44 [Re: s4s4u] #160437 07/06/2015 6:25 PM
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You sure know how to bring home the bacon, James.



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Re: Hunt report - boar with 44 [Re: s4s4u] #160485 07/08/2015 11:48 AM
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That heavy slug did some damage! Great way to spend to 4th, Congrats!


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Re: Hunt report - boar with 44 [Re: jamesfromjersey] #160567 07/10/2015 3:23 AM
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Nice hog and looks like a great shot. I sure do like the 44 mag

Re: Hunt report - boar with 44 [Re: Night Stalker] #160672 07/14/2015 1:48 AM
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Love that redhawk. Tank of a gun and they shoot great! Nice work bud!


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Re: Hunt report - boar with 44 [Re: GlennS] #160680 07/14/2015 12:28 PM
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That'l work!


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