Yeeb 3 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Pretty sweet video. At first I thought it was a little over the top, but I didn't realize how much of an epidemic the wild hogs are. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaKen 338 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Man that looks like fun....I would wait til they were out of the water first............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toothandnail 275 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 We have built a number sent to TX, specifically for Helo/hog hunts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis 38 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Nice video, the guns used in this vid are Firebird guns. These ones got I think 22 inch barrels, and our lower conversion. We were told that on one day they killed over 800 hogs with these guns, they have 9 or 10 guns I can't remember exactly. Several other helicopter hunting companies are interested in having us build guns for them due to the success these guys have had with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dolomite_supafly 56 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I would love to hunt hogs from a helicopter. Even though I was in a helicopter accident I still would do it. Riding in helicopters has always been enjoyable to me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siggarue 0 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 FB & TN What mods are made and do you know what ammo they use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis 38 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 The ones of ours they use are the same standard 922r conversion that is sold by Centerfire, but these were sold long before we started doing the ramp replacement so they still have the polymer feed ramp. I'm not sure what ammo they're using though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 That looks like a job for an M-60! But obviously, those guns are working pretty well for them, too. Yeah, feral hogs are a growing problem in quite a few states, I hear. I did a little digging, and there are some hog-hunting groups in SE Ohio, too. hhmmm... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siggarue 0 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 That looks like a job for an M-60! But obviously, those guns are working pretty well for them, too. Yeah, feral hogs are a growing problem in quite a few states, I hear. I did a little digging, and there are some hog-hunting groups in SE Ohio, too. hhmmm... Hmmm indeed. Not many hogs up here by 33 but certainly some a couple counties south. Not many helicopters though. Thanks for the info Anubis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xwinder 1 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Bucket list has officially increased by one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QuickShot 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 It would awesome if we harvested these hogs and helped to feed some kids who need help. I know that's not easy, But I hate to see any edible creature put down without purpose. Anyone on this board want to step up and see if it could be done? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundefense 3 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 It would awesome if we harvested these hogs and helped to feed some kids who need help. I know that's not easy, But I hate to see any edible creature put down without purpose. Anyone on this board want to step up and see if it could be done? For the most part that is what's being done down here in Texas. But you have to realize there aren't many places or people who can handle processing several hundred hogs in a couple of days. No matter what it's not being done without purpose. Theses hogs are destroying farm land and food and vegetation for other more desirable wildlife and livestock. It needs to be done and it just happens to be fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHOTGUN MESIAH 855 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 seems kind of inhumane to me, why not get on the ground and track them, at least then they will have a fighting chance. shooting anything from a helicopter seems kind of chicken shit to me- JMO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadeye 325 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 mann that looks like fun wish we had a hog problem around here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundefense 3 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 seems kind of inhumane to me, why not get on the ground and track them, at least then they will have a fighting chance.shooting anything from a helicopter seems kind of chicken shit to me- JMO These hogs have a litter of 12 to 18 piglets every 6 months and each one can begin having their first litter within one year of life. This is a true epidemic. You cannot track them down on foot quickly enough to do any good at all. One man fires one shot at a group of ten pigs, hits one and they are gone. You will not get another shot, then you start tracking the next group over thousands of acres. They are destroying crops like crazy and other animals are dying off because they have no food left in these areas. This has proven to be just about the only effective means of getting rid of them, the guide services gets to make some money, orphanages get fed and wildlife is maintained. Some times it's just necessary. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHOTGUN MESIAH 855 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) get me on the ground with my .50 cal and I'll take them out at 1000 yrds or more . They wont hear me coming and they will be cleaned and cooked with one shot. Edited March 15, 2013 by SHOTGUN MESIAH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundefense 3 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 get me on the ground with my .50 cal and I'll take them out at 1000 yrds or more . They wont hear me coming and they will be cleaned and cooked with one shot. You can't see them at 1000 yrds when they run into the woods or into a canal, river or bayou, and if you can hit them on the run at about 25mph with your .50 cal your a real man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHOTGUN MESIAH 855 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) remember though, at 1000 yrds or more out, 25mph looks like about 5mph. But yeah, I see your point. Now get me perched up on a hill.. different story. Edited March 15, 2013 by SHOTGUN MESIAH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Madwand 2 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Wait a minute, you mean sometimes you DO need a high capacity magazine for hunting? Somebody needs to alert Diane Shitstain and the tyrant in chief. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Haycock 9 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 get me on the ground with my .50 cal and I'll take them out at 1000 yrds or more . They wont hear me coming and they will be cleaned and cooked with one shot. wow thats impresive to be able to shoot a pig at 1000 yds with no optic... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
congewe 14 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Trying to convince my girlie of my plans for our next romantic vacation Starts with nutria rat murdering in Lousianna followed by mass killings of Texas hogs. A few used freezers and we would be off road kill for years. I think she's almost convened. A little more work and a butt load of shells and its off it a love filled vacation. Sorry convinced not convened. The excitement got the best of me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHOTGUN MESIAH 855 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 get me on the ground with my .50 cal and I'll take them out at 1000 yrds or more . They wont hear me coming and they will be cleaned and cooked with one shot. wow thats impresive to be able to shoot a pig at 1000 yds with no optic... well they don't call me ole eagle eye for nothing, I was blessed with a built in sence of trajectory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dougstump 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) It's not my MKA-1919, but here's my hog gun. It makes sausage! Doug Edited March 15, 2013 by dougstump Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundefense 3 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 remember though, at 1000 yrds or more out, 25mph looks like about 5mph. But yeah, I see your point. Now get me perched up on a hill.. different story. Haha a hill in south Texas? Not much chance of that happening! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHOTGUN MESIAH 855 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 remember though, at 1000 yrds or more out, 25mph looks like about 5mph. But yeah, I see your point. Now get me perched up on a hill.. different story. Haha a hill in south Texas? Not much chance of that happening! I,ve only been to Texas once about 25 years ago, but now I kinda do remember it is as flat as a pancake down there, at least what I saw of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QuickShot 0 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) It would awesome if we harvested these hogs and helped to feed some kids who need help. I know that's not easy, But I hate to see any edible creature put down without purpose. Anyone on this board want to step up and see if it could be done? For the most part that is what's being done down here in Texas. But you have to realize there aren't many places or people who can handle processing several hundred hogs in a couple of days. No matter what it's not being done without purpose. Theses hogs are destroying farm land and food and vegetation for other more desirable wildlife and livestock. It needs to be done and it just happens to be fun. Thanks Cajundefense, We cull deer and geese up north for the same reasons. Glad to hear they are using the kills for food. The video's posted don't show that side of the operation. Edited March 17, 2013 by QuickShot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 How is the meat from hogs? Does it taste pretty similar to farm-raised pork products, or is it tougher due to their diet and rougher lifestyle? I might have to give some serious consideration to a Fall hog-hunt here in OH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siggarue 0 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 My buddy in Vinton Co says it's real close to domestic. He likes it and says it's very good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siggarue 0 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Interesting story. A million bucks to kill pigs. http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/f5f255c952304697bba159f478e7f312/US--Food-and-Farm-Outsmarting-Pigs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flatland Shooter 22 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) How is the meat from hogs? Does it taste pretty similar to farm-raised pork products, or is it tougher due to their diet and rougher lifestyle? I might have to give some serious consideration to a Fall hog-hunt here in OH. It depends a lot on what they eat. Took a young sow a while back in the Sand Hills area of West Texas that I felt still had a little domestic blood in her due to her coloring. Cooking it would clear out the kitchen in no time. Not close to being edible. Hogs taken in the Texas Gulf Coast area fare a little better (so I've been told) and a local butcher will pay $1.00 per pound for live hogs over 100#. Excuse me if its already mentioned and I missed it, but along with destroying crops and watering areas, a hog pack will take down young calves. It won't take long to ruin a good ranch. Bill Edited March 18, 2013 by Flatland Shooter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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