Boar hunt with 45-70

Papaclaude

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A couple of weeks ago, I posted a poll asking what I should use for boar - 45-70, 44 mag., or 12 gauge slugs. Here are the results for 45-70. Love how the 1895 looks like a toy! the pig would disagree, though. I posted the photo to the original poll, but the poll is expired, so I guess the thread is too?

 
Trimmer 905 said:
What bullet weight did you use,Papaclaud? How much damage to the meat?
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It was a handload, 350 gr. RN (Hornady, I think). It was a head shot, no damage to the meat at all. When I was there 2 years ago, the bullet went in to the shoulder, but did not hit bone, I was able to "eat right up to the bullet hole", as old timers used to say.
 
brybenn said:
Where did you hunt it and what was the general cost if you don't mind my asking?
Well done Btw. The 45/70 is a great round
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The place is called Ranch d'Amérique, about 50 km. from Mont Tremblant, and the cost is $3.50 a pound alive. Excellent place and great service.
 
Papaclaude said:
It was a handload, 350 gr. RN (Hornady, I think). It was a head shot, no damage to the meat at all. When I was there 2 years ago, the bullet went in to the shoulder, but did not hit bone, I was able to "eat right up to the bullet hole", as old timers used to say.
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I'm using Hornady Leverevolution 325gr. Close enough for me. Thanks Papaclaude.
 
Trimmer 905 said:
I'm using Hornady Leverevolution 325gr. Close enough for me. Thanks Papaclaude.
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That's what I used 2 years ago. Did really well, too. The reason I didn't use them this year is that I hadn't been able to find any in the stores, and I haven't been able to develop an accurate handload for them.
 
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