458 strikes again

Nice sow... but that last one, funny lookin' pig.
 
I was trying to write something, but I did the pics and then there was no room for it. My computer skills are still lacking.
I cheated and drove my Gator around the perimeter of this 400 acre ranch instead of hoofing it, it is a swampy mess right now so the buggy was the best way to go. There is about 100 acres of creek bottom and it is thick and tall with these rains. I spotted some hogs running from my engine noise and one stopped just long enough and with part of her showing through the branches and brush and was able to sneak a shot off. Entered high right side angled sharply away and ended up in her jaw I think, I didn't stay long as I went after the rest of the group on foot but never caught up to them.
I had hogs run across in front of me a few times, it's a makeshift road with weeds, on either side is thick woods. So you don't have time to get a shot off unless you were sitting with the gun up.
The one time I went after a big hog that crossed it looked like he was headed towards a big pasture so I tried to get ahead of him but I got sidetracked when I saw a couple coyotes out in the field at about 200 yds. I haven't shot the 458 that far as most of my shooting is 10-50 yards at best. well, I missed high and missed high again and again. Dang coyotes were costing me money now. lol They split up and 1 was running straight away and I shot about a foot low and ended up dropping the thing but he was far from dead, squealing and yapping and flopping so I had to walk out and put 2 more in him. So I don't know why it was shooting so high, I better go check my scope again. Anyways, I should have had more hogs and 2 dogs but that is how it goes, it was a fun evening, sun, rain and crazy high humidity.
 
What bullet are you shooting?
 
300gr
 
Which 300gr? I have had some serious point of impact change between different 300gr bullets
 
They are Steinel's solid JHP 300gr.
 
Those shouldn’t be off by much. Might have to check zero
 
I think so, when I originally put the gun together I only had some hand loads from a guy and did a quick 50 yd sight in and have never done anything more. It may be time.
 
I have a few different barrels from different manufacturers. They are all picky on what they like. One load to another can be way off
 
Couple of good kills! I don’t have the 458, but I have a 50 Beowulf that I like. Don’t shoot it that much since my back went out-too heavy to carry- but now my surgery is done hoping to get back in it. I like the boomers!
 
Nice going. You're among the best at finding hogs during daylight!
 
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