Recent content by Opus

Hi CA, I loaded the .308 Hornady 150gr SP Interlocks for my son to use this year, the pics he sent of the damage they caused to the vitals were impressive! All of his shots were under 100 yards with an AR10 which isn't a bullet I'd select for distances I like to shoot at them. I'd never had a...

I too, have my own story of placing a 165 grain SST from my FNH SPR .308 into a hogs shoulder at 325 yards, watched it drop, saw the rear leg kicking then left to find my son to celebrate and help me retrieve it. Got down there on the quad, blood spot but no animal...searched and searched...

Hi, I know I'm late to this thread but I've had a great time hunting over the past 10 years at Smith Ranch near Centerville, Tx. They have blinds and stalking but the thing that keeps bring me back is the long range opportunities. Danny has a shooting platform set up if you like prone or a...

Hi, I like hunting boar in thick woods in east Texas and wanted to build a .375 H&H with a 20" barrel. I thought I'd found a great deal on a Mauser action with a 24 inch PacNor #5 contour barrel. I bought a Bell and Carson stock and shortened the barrel myself to 20 inches. Long story and lots...

Hello, I use the screen name of Opus on the forums I join but my real name is Jim. I thought I was a member here because I've been receiving the news letter for years but I found out differently after attempting to reply to a post about a contest. I've been shooting since I was 8 when I got...