Wife + baby rifle = BIG PIG!

[Carl N. Brown]

"Amazing what a 7mm bullet at medium velocity will do in the penetration department."

I recalled the old 1956 movie "The Sharkfighters" about development of a shark repellant; while Victor Mature was in the water with the sharks testing a shark repellant, a sailor armed with an M1 Carbine stood guard. At the time I would have preferred an M1 Garand in .30-06. I have since found out (thanks to Mythbusters) that a FMJ bullet at 2700 feet per second (.30-06) hitting water acts like it hit a concrete wall and fragments without penetrating much, but slower bullets hitting water hold together and penetrate deeper. The myth being tested was the claim that diving 3 feet underwater would protect you from a strafing aircraft (confirmed).

Also, Hatcher's Notebook gives penetartion in wood of .30-06 at various ranges; deepest penetration, as I recall, started at 200 yds when the bullet was slower and less likely to deform.

 

[D&T]

I dunno about some of the criticism. I think the stainless muzzle brake and stainless rings set off the black perfectly, and if four sets of split loop rings obviously work, I would not change it. If anyone says anything, flash a snapshot of that trophy skull!

Thank you Carl...

I don't care what others think about this set-up. I put it together for my wife and she enjoys it. One big hog and literally dozens of deer, all one-shot-kills, even though she did put a second bullet in that hog for added insurance. What's there not to like....


H&Hhunter - like the other guy discovered in Africa, exact bullet placement is key, to dropping any animal in the world, regardless of size....

 

[OptimusPrime]

D&T, don't forget to post pics of whatever vehicle's hood that hog skull gets attached to.

 

[D&T]

No vehicle - this will eventually go on a plaque and then in the shop....