I was creepin' down the pipeline ROW heading west to check out a small field that has been pig productive in the past. I stop to scope things out and see how far I am from the fence. Mr. Coyote isn't so wiley and seems mesmerized by the idle of the wheeler. Being so close to the field, I opt to pass on the shot and drive up a little closer.
Go another 50 yes. or so and get out and scope again.
Whoa, lone pig traversing the field heading north into our property. I figure if I hustle, I might be able to catch him crossing our fire lane. I get to the fire lane and set up looking north, thinking he he might pop out farther up.
Ummm, no. I hear branches cracking about 20 yards ahead and left. Panning over, there he is heading to the east and directly in from of me. His head pokes out and.. DAMN, safety on. Safety off and shot 1 away. No indication that he was hit, shot 2 away and the he's semi anchored. Shot 3...F word. A jam.
Now he's 30 yds away and wounded. I am watching trying to access damage/options. I decide to attempt to un jam in blackout conditions to not draw attention. Unsuccessful and decide to reacquire target for further situation assessment. He is now wondering away and I feel ok turning on the headlamp and unclogging the mess.
Round chambered and a couple shots later he's dispatched.
ASC, It's been real but time to move on.
Go another 50 yes. or so and get out and scope again.
Whoa, lone pig traversing the field heading north into our property. I figure if I hustle, I might be able to catch him crossing our fire lane. I get to the fire lane and set up looking north, thinking he he might pop out farther up.
Ummm, no. I hear branches cracking about 20 yards ahead and left. Panning over, there he is heading to the east and directly in from of me. His head pokes out and.. DAMN, safety on. Safety off and shot 1 away. No indication that he was hit, shot 2 away and the he's semi anchored. Shot 3...F word. A jam.
Now he's 30 yds away and wounded. I am watching trying to access damage/options. I decide to attempt to un jam in blackout conditions to not draw attention. Unsuccessful and decide to reacquire target for further situation assessment. He is now wondering away and I feel ok turning on the headlamp and unclogging the mess.
Round chambered and a couple shots later he's dispatched.
ASC, It's been real but time to move on.
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