slim_shady
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I was just introduced to the site from a fellow hog hunter, and he said I should join the form.
Briefly, Im a transplant from Minnesota, and now work for a hay farmer who farms just over 1000 acres east of austin. As you all know the hogs love to tear up the hay fields, especially after it rains. Not to mention we have close to 700 acres with irrigation keeping the hayfields growing in July & August, and the ground wet for the hogs to play in.
Long story short I was introduced to hog hunting when we were working on clearing a new section of land for the hay business. A group of hogs started crossing the field as several of us were running plows and rakes preparing the soil for planting. I happened to be in a polaris gathering the larger bits and pieces of wood that was still in the field. Then I got the call from the owner. I made a mad dash to a co-workers truck for his 12 gauge, stuffed 1/2 a box of buck shot into my pockets and made a b-line back to the new clearing.
Not seeing any hogs in the field I started looking along the tree line, and spotted another group of them, 25 or so yards away. I took aim at one, and let the buck shot fly. The shot hit right behind the head, just in front of the shoulder, and the 150 lb female dropped right in her tracks. I was hooked.
Not wanting to be limited to the short range of a 12 gauge, I asked everyone and anyone what gun they would suggest. People suggested everything between a .17 and a 7 mm. I didn't grow up hunting anything and other then taking a gun safety class when I was young, I've never even owned a gun.
Long story short, I decided on an AR-15, the .223 ammo is cheap, and I liked the idea of the semi-auto and being able to throw more lead in less time considering my lack of experience. Several weeks have passed since the purchase and I now also have a rem .270
I look forward to everyones stories and info. As its been a blast to walk the hayfields at night, and Id like to improve my tactics.
Briefly, Im a transplant from Minnesota, and now work for a hay farmer who farms just over 1000 acres east of austin. As you all know the hogs love to tear up the hay fields, especially after it rains. Not to mention we have close to 700 acres with irrigation keeping the hayfields growing in July & August, and the ground wet for the hogs to play in.
Long story short I was introduced to hog hunting when we were working on clearing a new section of land for the hay business. A group of hogs started crossing the field as several of us were running plows and rakes preparing the soil for planting. I happened to be in a polaris gathering the larger bits and pieces of wood that was still in the field. Then I got the call from the owner. I made a mad dash to a co-workers truck for his 12 gauge, stuffed 1/2 a box of buck shot into my pockets and made a b-line back to the new clearing.
Not seeing any hogs in the field I started looking along the tree line, and spotted another group of them, 25 or so yards away. I took aim at one, and let the buck shot fly. The shot hit right behind the head, just in front of the shoulder, and the 150 lb female dropped right in her tracks. I was hooked.
Not wanting to be limited to the short range of a 12 gauge, I asked everyone and anyone what gun they would suggest. People suggested everything between a .17 and a 7 mm. I didn't grow up hunting anything and other then taking a gun safety class when I was young, I've never even owned a gun.
Long story short, I decided on an AR-15, the .223 ammo is cheap, and I liked the idea of the semi-auto and being able to throw more lead in less time considering my lack of experience. Several weeks have passed since the purchase and I now also have a rem .270
I look forward to everyones stories and info. As its been a blast to walk the hayfields at night, and Id like to improve my tactics.