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Title: Hog Hunting in Tn.
Post by: Weekend_Sawyer on March 14, 2014, 11:54:45 AM
Diane, my brother Chris, his gf Lisa and my buddy Gerald are in our stands right now. I have a nice spotted one down and texts from Chris and Lisa say they each have one. Waa Hoo!
Pix soon.

Jon
Title: Re: Hog Hinting in Tn.
Post by: Magicman on March 14, 2014, 01:43:44 PM
Is this a "Hint" that we are gonna have a pig smokin'  ???   ???
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Post by: goose63 on March 14, 2014, 03:34:20 PM
When do we  digin_2 _beertoast ????
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Post by: coxy on March 14, 2014, 04:43:14 PM
darn cant get there im still snowed in :) :) :) :) :laugh:
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Post by: Weekend_Sawyer on March 16, 2014, 09:06:11 AM
Real nice lodge, with lots of inspiration hanging on the walls!
Diane and I in our classic pose.

 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10233/IMG_20140313_160230_543.jpg)

I took my hog with one of my favorite rifles, a Marlin lever action carbine in 45.70 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10233/IMG_20140314_122657_997.jpg)

I was going to do a european mount on it but it has such nice coloring I'm going with a shoulder mount. (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10233/IMG_20140314_130929_385-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hog Hinting in Tn.
Post by: Magicman on March 16, 2014, 09:30:33 AM
Nice.  I have never seen a calico hog.   ;D
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Post by: goose63 on March 16, 2014, 10:12:34 AM
Would a 45 long colt lever action work on the hogs ?
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Post by: Weekend_Sawyer on March 16, 2014, 11:34:34 AM
It would. The 45.70 has more punch and they are tough animals but if you hit it right behind the shoulder or in the center of the neck you'll have pork for dinner!
Title: Re: Hog Hunting in Tn.
Post by: Weekend_Sawyer on March 16, 2014, 11:57:14 AM
We got home last night and I dry rubbed a shoulder and a ham for pulled pork tonight. (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10233/IMG_20140316_101550_982.jpg)

Guess I better continue this post in the food section.  ;D

Jon
Title: Re: Hog Hunting in Tn.
Post by: goose63 on March 16, 2014, 12:02:36 PM
My 45 lc is loaded with 26 grains of H 10 I would rather shoot my 270 10 times than shoot that puma 2 times that thing is heavy and kicks like a Missouri  MUEL :o
Title: Re: Hog Hunting in Tn.
Post by: Weekend_Sawyer on March 16, 2014, 12:13:14 PM
I read and article that said the marlin 45.70 doesn't kick, it numbs. :D
Title: Re: Hog Hunting in Tn.
Post by: Texas Ranger on March 16, 2014, 12:26:01 PM
Are these Russian boar?  A cross?
Title: Re: Hog Hunting in Tn.
Post by: Weekend_Sawyer on March 16, 2014, 01:35:24 PM
They said they were a cross between DeSoto and Russian hogs.
Title: Re: Hog Hunting in Tn.
Post by: moosehunter on March 16, 2014, 09:00:56 PM
I have that same Marlin 45-70. I love it. Nothin' like some self abuse to make you feel alive. Check out Buffalo Bore ammo. I have some stage two 500 grain solids. Keeping in mind that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction most people probably would not choose to load a "hot" load in a 45-70, but hey, you only live once!
Speaking of 45-70s, you can also load a third stage. The only gun that I know of the will handle the pressure is a Ruger #1.
Title: Re: Hog Hunting in Tn.
Post by: Roxie on March 17, 2014, 06:08:32 AM
Wonderful pictures!  That's a good looking hog!  I'd love to see a picture after it's mounted. 

By the way, I can't get enough of you and Diane in your "standard pose."   :)

Title: Re: Hog Hunting in Tn.
Post by: Weekend_Sawyer on March 17, 2014, 06:12:06 AM
Me too Roxie, me too. 8)
Title: Re: Hog Hunting in Tn.
Post by: drobertson on March 17, 2014, 10:28:57 AM
Nice hog! heading to the food network,
Title: Re: Hog Hunting in Tn.
Post by: Raider Bill on March 17, 2014, 10:43:15 AM
Jon,

What is the name of the place you went to? I'm guessing it's in East Tenn?