Summary

Bob Parker, Texas Hog Hunt

This hunt was not a “trophy hunt” by any stretch of the imagination. It was a depredation control conservation hunt. The size of the hogs was not large – 205 lbs was the heaviest (actual weight on scales). Most were in the 150-pound class.

All bullets performed extremely well including the little 180 gr. 45 caliber Jacketed Hydra-Con. It is, however, on the light side. If the .45 caliber were being used, then the 200 gr. would be a better choice.

The .50 caliber bullets were simply outstanding. The Parker Ballistic Extreme accounted for 3 hogs – one 185 lbs and one 205 lb. Boar. Both were shot in the shoulders and a 150-175 lb. Boar shot in the lungs. The lung shot was a complete pass through. Maximum distance traveled was 40 yards. The 185 lb. Boar went 15 yards and the 205 lb. dropped in his tracks.

The regular Jacketed Hydra-Con’s all did extremely well. The 250 gr. had already proven itself and was not tested on this hunt. The 275 gr. produced instant one shot kills and the 300 gr. shot through all the hogs no matter what quartering angle. The 300 gr. recovery pictured was a deliberate nose to tail shot in order to recover the bullet.

A total of 13 hogs were taken in three days. The hunt was great and the bullet performance was outstanding.

Good Hunting,

Bob Parker