My Longest Thermal Hog Shot

[Zen Archery]

Longest shot I have taken to date at a boar with my Pulsar Apex Thermal. I spotter him over 250 yards out. Doing a ton of security check over the tall grass. It was cool spontaneously seeing his snout come out of the grass. With his cautiousness I decided to just take the shot from my high spotting point. He moved into 180 yards. I just needed him to turn broadside. Pulled the trigger on my .277 Wolverine. The 95gr Barnes TAC-TX found its mark. Hit him 4 more times. Dang thing didn't want to die.

Dedicated hunt to my farmer friend Roger.

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[marioq]

That's awesome!!!! You know, I truly believe there is something to be said for the older generation. I think these older guys are just cool people. So much life and experience!! Sorry your friend has passed. He is in good hands now.

 

[geo4061]

Enjoyed the post. Just one more testament as to how tough these RHINOS are.

 

[geo4061]

Zen, what Pulsar Apex were you using?

 

[scrmblr1982cj8]

Nice video!

 

[Zen Archery]

Zen, what Pulsar Apex were you using?

50a

 

[geo4061]

How far where you from him on the last shot?

 

[Zen Archery]

How far where you from him on the last shot?

Best guess. 100-125 yds. There is not depth perception with Thermal.

 

[geo4061]

What tri-pod were you using? Would you recommend it? It looked very steady? Cost? Thanks.

 

[savatage]

Zen, truly sorry for you loss . Keep shoot`n those hogs. Your friendship lives on !

 

[Zen Archery]

What tri-pod were you using? Would you recommend it? It looked very steady? Cost? Thanks.

Manfrotto found it on Craigslist for 15.00. Generally run in the 100's. It is heavy but can hold my big heavy LR308 6.5 Creedmoor and my tank .308 no problem! Pig saddle! No worries!

 

[Bull81]

Cool video fella, I believe they are pound for pound hands down the toughest critters we have in the southern half of the country. Anything outside of the ear hole or center neck shot and they just won't give up. Good shooting by the way