I take my Henry .357 Magnum Big Boy Steel Carbine on a wild hog hunt in Florida. I was using Skinner peep sights and Federal American Eagle 158 grain jacketed soft points.
This was an excellent video. This young man took me back to my first buck, my first deer, my first bear, my first everything. You may not appreciate it but I can assure you that was a display of honest elation in his response upon finding his first hog.
@@nemesis51396 Just out of curiosity, why did you feel compelled to make that comment? Did anyone here make fun of your disbelief? Perhaps I missed it.
Awesome video! The excitement of your first hog. The nervous quietness when the game comes into view. It was like I was there with you. For that reason it's better than other videos by experts that have shot thousands of hogs. I also like how the piglet froze whenever mom froze. Piglet mirrored the movements of mom, not the other pig.
Congratulations on your first hog bub!! My fiancé and I have been hunting hogs for SEVERAL years in Texas, and it never gets old lol. Don’t know if anyone has told you on hogs, but best shot placement on them are head shots or right behind the shoulder (like on deer), they’ve ALWAYS dropped for us. Still awesome though for your first pig! Thank you for taking us with you and again congratulations
My son just took up hog hunting this year, I cannot wait for him to get his first hog. Good lung shot! Their hearts are a little lower than a deer, and as others have said, headshots are the most ideal, but that was a nice clean hunt.
Great video man!! I still get that excited too anytime I can take a hog or a deer, or watch my wife or daughter do the same. The excitement is always like the 1st time. Praise God indeed!!!!
Your video takes me back to when I use to hunt hog in Florida. I used a Puma Large Loop 16 inch barrel Saddle Ring Carbine in .357 Mag. For back up I carried a Ruger GP100 with a 6 inch barrel also in .357 Mag. Unfortunately I loaned the Puma to my youngest for hunting and it was stolen while he was house sitting his grandmas home. While I miss that rifle I now have a Henry Big Boy X in .357 Mag. Plan is to get back to Florida soon and do some hog hunting on a friends property that borders the Ocala National Forest.
Great hunt and super congrats! I have a Henry 44 mag and am hoping to get an opportunity to hunt a feral hog. I also have a Henry 45-70 which has not been fired yet. I hope to get a hog with that as well. Great video. I felt the excitement just as if I was there with you. Great self-filming. 👍🏽🤠 4/27/23
Ohhhhh!!! I can feel your excitement and heart pumping watching this video! Awesome hunt. And, I want a .357 lever gun so bad I can taste the gunpowder and lead every time I think about it. I have the Marlin 336w, a new Ruger made Marlin1895 in 45-70, and I really want either the Henry or the new Marlin 1894 in .357. Can't describe why but I LOVE lever guns and hunting with them.
Totally awesome! Congratulations on your first of many tasty morsels yet to come!! Love the B roll shots... have a mic so i can hear you... well done! Thanks for the great video, and also for making me feel like I was right there with you sharing a memory.... Liked and Subscribed
I've got the Marlin 357 with Skinner sights. It launches the Federal 158gr jsp at 1740fps. I'm looking forward to the chance to take hog with it. Thanks for the great video.
From my Rossi 20" mod 92 the American Eagle 158 gr SP clocks 1747 fps. Your hit looked on the money. If the spine isn't hit or shocked they can run a good way. Great to hear your excitement when you recovered it. Feral pigs are tasty. The meat is more lean, even if the pig has a lot of subcutaneous fat, than farm raised, because they are always on the move when not eating or sleeping.
Ear shot they don’t run at all. If you’re that close, and off a rest it’s an easy shot. Right where the ear attaches to the head. .22 mag takes them down every time.
It's expensive, but try some Buffalo Bore heavy .357 158 grain. I clocked it @2290 out of my Henry Big Boy. That's starting to rival weaker .30-30 loads.
@@cameronnorton5898 I have Buffalo Bore and Underwood for my H&R 500 Magnum. They were "averaged" price when I got them. The American Eagle have plenty of pep for their price. That extra vel. would certainly flatten the curve closer to 30-30. Let us know how they work on game.
Congrats on the first pig! Don’t listen to any of the naysayers (the same ones will say you have to shoot a southeastern whitetail with a 7 mag), 357 is plenty for pigs, even really big ones. That 158gr SP will smoke them. It’s humane and doesn’t destroy the meat. Good shooting.
In Texas the fun takes a back seat to the necessity of fixing this problem. The pigs are winning right now, seems as tho the population has exploded since 2019.
@@mrbyamile6973 I live in Texas too (Austin) and theres a bunch of places here specially in Hill country side that are good spot for hog hunting. Maybe ill wait till its a lill bit cooler weather.
Excellent story. The video draws the viewer into the prep, location, and field of opportunity for clean shot without obstructions. Revealing the other creatures in the chosen habitat increases the anticipation as your narration demonstrated the possible forthcoming activity as the sun sets. As the hogs cautionary moves from cover into the open the sow with the single piglet displays the natural wariness of matriarchal instinct to protect the offspring. Taking the time and stealth to reposition the camera to record the continuing saga enhances the viewers connection with your own excitement building. Some are saying shoot at first pause before the near quartering opportunity. Cocking the hammer on any firearm in any hunting situation must use stealth and deliberate action while watching for any indication of your intended target being alerted to your presence or movement. Steadying the HENRY in the rest, you peer through the peep finding your target. However , by this time your adrenaline was racing and a certain tremor was affecting your vision as well as steading your aim with the fading light. Finally after most viewers were encouraging the shot you gained your composure, took a breath, squeezed the shot. At that range you could see the effect of impact. Giving praise to the the Creator for all blessings implied in your thanksgiving. Remembering the near exact point of impact you found the first blood of your first hog hunt, and began uttering truthful responses that your whole being was feeling. Having your hunting partner share in this first legacy hunting adventure only increases the positive outcome with sharing the unfolding of an experience not to be forgotten in a lifetime. Truly a story many will acknowledge several lessons of first kill in the life of an Ethical Hunter. 🙏🦅🍀✡️
Hog hunting is somewhat restricted here in Nor Cal and I remember talking to a guy who guided on private land and I told him I wanna use a 357 lever gun and he said that it wouldn't have the knock down power required. Then he suggested 223. *eye roll*
Articulate review on a Grizzly ammo page said they used 180gr hard cast to take an elk at 80 yards, and the damage was incredible, busting both shoulders.
Standard 357 rounds out of a lever gun have about the same muzzle energy as standard 223. If you load it hot enough you could probably surpass it but I wouldn't know.
@@Ryan-ni7mo Buffalo Bore 158gr runs a bit more muzzle energy than a standard 150gr .30-30. But the blunt pistol bullets slow down quickly, compared to even a blunt rifle bullet like a .30-30.
Close range round? Out of a 16" carbine or 20" rifle, I wouldn't hesitate to take a 125 yard shot on a hog or whitetail. Pistol caliber lever actions ain't no joke.
Good Shot on the sow , she should be good eating. Looks about a year old by what I can see. Big plus you cut the multiple births she could produce. They say rabbits produce lots of babies but hogs really do grow to big trouble. Congratulations video was good quality and clear.
Congratulations on a good shot! Yeah, see, that right there is why I generally don't have a sling on a woods rifle. The damned thing snags on everything, all the time, in the most in opportune times. It happens indoors too; it snags on chair backs, door knobs, and many other things you can't even imagine until you need to move freely and quickly, and can't. So unless you're carrying the rifle for long periods, or long distances, you may want to rethink having a sling on it. It has served me very well in the deer fields, carrying with no sling, in the low ready or port positions, while walking, hoping to scare something up. The rifle is that much more ready when you already have two hands on it and don't have to fiddle-fart with un-slinging it. When stand hunting, the lack of a sling makes it far easier to get the rifle up into a tree, back down out of a tree, or to handle it in close quarters. And we should talk about the silent cocking of the hammer. For years, I had thought that people understood it, but now it seems to have been forgotten as I've seen two examples of loud cocking in as many days. It needs to be practiced at home until it is second nature, with no chance of a mis-step. Step 1. With the hammer down, pull the trigger all the way back and keep it there. Step 2. Pull the hammer back and hold it there. Step 3. Release the trigger. Step 4. Ease the hammer forward onto the sear. Now you're ready to shoot, and not a single sound has been made whatsoever.
Good work man! You got it done! Congratulations, and explore different recipes, marinades, and handling to process techniques, glad to have you in the ethical hunting family! This is good quality entertainment! Enjoy, your hunts and be careful!
Firing second shots wild not safe any people near by? Those bullets travel far . But congrats on the hog . Is amazing how strong they are they keep running after shot .on adrenaline ?
Congrats on your first hawg kill. Lots of fun, huh? May I suggest moving your POA forward into the shoulder or even the neck area or a frontal shot to the face/head. Put an end to blood trails.
Red/brown must be the new "In color" for Florida pigs. The last one I shot was the same color. Hit her in the spin with a .260 Remington and she dropped on the spot.
I load 38 Super for competition in an 2011 open gun and get about 1400FPS with 124g so has anyone tried 38 Super in the Henry? I use slow pistol powder and a 5" barrel with poppers and comp so expect a lot higher velocity with the Henry
There is a very long list of Bullets and Powder. I stick with 158 soft points and slow (but stiff) Blue Dot or 800X(Shotgun powder but exelent for heavy 357) powders. But with so many options. Mindbogling. For practice 38 Spcl cast and any fast powder (shotgun reloader use 700X) With the right/accurate,load, 150 yds easy. Friends used it for very large rogge cattle. For close a 158 HP might give better expantion on small pigs. But on a HWeight soft point penetrates. Back bone/spine my choice. At that distance have taken quite a few with my 550 Rem 22 LR , between the eyes/behind the ear👍Was looking into the 350 Legend, Very interesting. But no Lever or Mini 350
@@WillyK51 You might consider a .38-55 or a used .375 Winchester. Every bit and greater performance of a .350 Legend. You can always go up the food chain to .444 Marlin or .45-70. If you stay with pistol cartridges, .357mag is plenty with the hot ammo (Buffalo Bore, DoubleTap, Grizzly). You can find them, but the are rather rare, a .41magnum lever action. Tons of .44 magnum and .45 Colt lever actions are on the market.
Aim lower. The heart is much lower in the chest than in a deer. Right about where the front leg meets the body. They bleed really well , and don't even run 50 yards. Good shot. In my experience, the best
This was an excellent video. This young man took me back to my first buck, my first deer, my first bear, my first everything. You may not appreciate it but I can assure you that was a display of honest elation in his response upon finding his first hog.
Thank you for the encouragement! It means a lot.
I was almost shaking with him!! Very genuine, my old Dad was with me when I got my first buck and I was exactly the same way. So long ago.....
Awesome. I always love hearing another brother praise God on his channel! Liked and subscribed.
Allah is great brother
@@jesseflores9087 I don’t follow Allah. I follow Jesus Christ!
God's a lie 😂
@@nemesis51396 Just out of curiosity, why did you feel compelled to make that comment? Did anyone here make fun of your disbelief? Perhaps I missed it.
@@OsoMagna Why did you feel compelled to cry in the comment section?
Awesome video! The excitement of your first hog. The nervous quietness when the game comes into view. It was like I was there with you. For that reason it's better than other videos by experts that have shot thousands of hogs. I also like how the piglet froze whenever mom froze. Piglet mirrored the movements of mom, not the other pig.
What a great video !!! Very nicely done 👍👍👍. Thanks Lord for this gift. 🙏😀
Congratulations on your first hog bub!! My fiancé and I have been hunting hogs for SEVERAL years in Texas, and it never gets old lol. Don’t know if anyone has told you on hogs, but best shot placement on them are head shots or right behind the shoulder (like on deer), they’ve ALWAYS dropped for us. Still awesome though for your first pig! Thank you for taking us with you and again congratulations
I am in Oregon and want to try Texas pig hunting so do you have any advice where I can go in Texas to find these pigs ?
Amazing on how cautious and tough they are after getting shot. Great shooting and congrats on a successful hunt.
Your joy in this video is contagious
Congratulations. I'm not a hunter but I own a Henry Big Boy with Skinner peep sights. Great combination.
An awesome moment man. Definitely a life memory. Also that's a very cool rifle.
Why all,the negative comments? You shot the hog, it died. What else is there to say? Congrats.
Thanks for taking the time to shoot a video, edit, then post for us to see. I know it takes time, but we all appreciate it.
Uh... actually, he shot a hog! 😆
My son just took up hog hunting this year, I cannot wait for him to get his first hog. Good lung shot! Their hearts are a little lower than a deer, and as others have said, headshots are the most ideal, but that was a nice clean hunt.
👍 This experience ever gets old. Nice work bud. 🙏
That's awesome. Love that gun! You're a FL Man now.
Great shot, man! Love the Henry. I’ve got one in 357 but it’s the 20” version. Enjoyed the video. 👍🏻
Thank you!
@@PinestoPalmswhat ammo did you use?
Shot my first hog with a Winchester 94 chambered in.44 mag ,used a 250gr nosler partition ,he didnt go far, great video, awesome hunt!
Great video man!! I still get that excited too anytime I can take a hog or a deer, or watch my wife or daughter do the same. The excitement is always like the 1st time. Praise God indeed!!!!
Your video takes me back to when I use to hunt hog in Florida. I used a Puma Large Loop 16 inch barrel Saddle Ring Carbine in .357 Mag. For back up I carried a Ruger GP100 with a 6 inch barrel also in .357 Mag. Unfortunately I loaned the Puma to my youngest for hunting and it was stolen while he was house sitting his grandmas home. While I miss that rifle I now have a Henry Big Boy X in .357 Mag. Plan is to get back to Florida soon and do some hog hunting on a friends property that borders the Ocala National Forest.
First hog huh? Congratulations, well done!
Great hog buddy. Congratulations!!!!
Congratulations fella 👍 You did well for your first hog hunt .
Nice shot, I have Henry Big Boy .357 Magnum, Henry .22 classic and the Henry .30-30. They are great rifles!
Great hunt and super congrats! I have a Henry 44 mag and am hoping to get an opportunity to hunt a feral hog. I also have a Henry 45-70 which has not been fired yet. I hope to get a hog with that as well. Great video. I felt the excitement just as if I was there with you. Great self-filming. 👍🏽🤠 4/27/23
Good stuff bud! I hunt hogs here in Argentina all the time. Always 357 mag.
Excellent shot, awesome job bud!
Took 9 hogs with a marlin 357.All head shots behind the eye.All were DRT
Great video. Just ordered the Henry 357 so was looking for videos. I didn’t get the carbine style though. Good to see it display some good power.
Ohhhhh!!! I can feel your excitement and heart pumping watching this video! Awesome hunt. And, I want a .357 lever gun so bad I can taste the gunpowder and lead every time I think about it. I have the Marlin 336w, a new Ruger made Marlin1895 in 45-70, and I really want either the Henry or the new Marlin 1894 in .357. Can't describe why but I LOVE lever guns and hunting with them.
It’s my favorite gun. Those new marlins look nice to tho👍🏼
Hey man, great shot!
My first hog i got with a Marlin 444. I felt the exact same way. Keep on hunting and be proud you're putting food on the table bother.
Nice work. Congratulations!
Totally awesome! Congratulations on your first of many tasty morsels yet to come!! Love the B roll shots... have a mic so i can hear you... well done! Thanks for the great video, and also for making me feel like I was right there with you sharing a memory.... Liked and Subscribed
Nice!... wild boar is good eatin'!!
That's a sweet rifle
I've got the Marlin 357 with Skinner sights. It launches the Federal 158gr jsp at 1740fps. I'm looking forward to the chance to take hog with it. Thanks for the great video.
Congrats!
Great job
Process it right and they are great table fare
this is a good video because you did a few simple things right, that is; no music-noise & a real camera instead of a wide angle Go Pro.
From my Rossi 20" mod 92 the American Eagle 158 gr SP clocks 1747 fps. Your hit looked on the money. If the spine isn't hit or shocked they can run a good way. Great to hear your excitement when you recovered it. Feral pigs are tasty. The meat is more lean, even if the pig has a lot of subcutaneous fat, than farm raised, because they are always on the move when not eating or sleeping.
Ear shot they don’t run at all. If you’re that close, and off a rest it’s an easy shot. Right where the ear attaches to the head. .22 mag takes them down every time.
It's expensive, but try some Buffalo Bore heavy .357 158 grain. I clocked it @2290 out of my Henry Big Boy. That's starting to rival weaker .30-30 loads.
@@cameronnorton5898 I have Buffalo Bore and Underwood for my H&R 500 Magnum. They were "averaged" price when I got them. The American Eagle have plenty of pep for their price. That extra vel. would certainly flatten the curve closer to 30-30. Let us know how they work on game.
I agree... My grandma once made a delicious hog stew! I will remember this meal forever!
Congrats on the first pig! Don’t listen to any of the naysayers (the same ones will say you have to shoot a southeastern whitetail with a 7 mag), 357 is plenty for pigs, even really big ones. That 158gr SP will smoke them. It’s humane and doesn’t destroy the meat. Good shooting.
Great video. Wholesome as hell. Happy for you.
I'm so happy for you!!
Congrats on a fine hunt and putting meat in the freezer. Nice shot - well done sir!
God is good! Nice shot.
Amen!
Awesome video, Congratulation your first hog.😀
Very good shot. I would consider 357 marginal but obviously you are quite competent. You'll never starve if you keep that up✅
Great shot brother! Ive been watching some hog hunting videos.. Im planning on my first hog hunting soon. It looks fun! I felt your excitement!
In Texas the fun takes a back seat to the necessity of fixing this problem. The pigs are winning right now, seems as tho the population has exploded since 2019.
I make head shots. Where we hunt hogs in Texas if they run 40 yards they are gone. I like them to drop right where they are shot.
@@mrbyamile6973 I live in Texas too (Austin) and theres a bunch of places here specially in Hill country side that are good spot for hog hunting. Maybe ill wait till its a lill bit cooler weather.
Nice shot 👍🏻
Hell yeah, congratulations.
Nice shot!
Great job!
357 in your rifle did the trick effectively, congratulations!
Really nice!
Excellent story. The video draws the viewer into the prep, location, and field of opportunity for clean shot without obstructions. Revealing the other creatures in the chosen habitat increases the anticipation as your narration demonstrated the possible forthcoming activity as the sun sets. As the hogs cautionary moves from cover into the open the sow with the single piglet displays the natural wariness of matriarchal instinct to protect the offspring. Taking the time and stealth to reposition the camera to record the continuing saga enhances
the viewers connection with your own excitement building. Some are saying shoot at first pause before the near quartering opportunity. Cocking the hammer on any firearm in any hunting situation must use stealth and deliberate action while watching for any indication of your intended target being alerted to your presence or movement. Steadying the HENRY in the rest, you peer through the peep finding your target. However , by this time your adrenaline was racing and a certain tremor was affecting your vision as well as steading your aim with the fading light. Finally after most viewers were encouraging the shot you gained your composure, took a breath, squeezed the shot. At that range you could see the effect of impact. Giving praise to the the Creator for all blessings implied in your thanksgiving. Remembering the near exact point of impact you found the first blood of your first hog hunt, and began uttering truthful responses that your whole being was feeling. Having your hunting partner share in this first legacy hunting adventure only increases the positive outcome with sharing the unfolding of an experience not to be forgotten in a lifetime. Truly a story many will acknowledge several lessons of first kill in the life of an Ethical Hunter.
🙏🦅🍀✡️
I have a question have you sold it or used it as food? Just curious.
Congratulations, It’s nice to know that you are going to utilize the animal.👍👍👍✌🏻🇺🇸🙏🏽😎
Hi! Could you please tell me what chair you're using in this video? Wanting to get some for my husband & I when we turkey hunt. Thanks!
Nice shooting. Henry makes a fine rifle for sure.
Hog hunting is somewhat restricted here in Nor Cal and I remember talking to a guy who guided on private land and I told him I wanna use a 357 lever gun and he said that it wouldn't have the knock down power required. Then he suggested 223. *eye roll*
Articulate review on a Grizzly ammo page said they used 180gr hard cast to take an elk at 80 yards, and the damage was incredible, busting both shoulders.
Standard 357 rounds out of a lever gun have about the same muzzle energy as standard 223. If you load it hot enough you could probably surpass it but I wouldn't know.
@@Ryan-ni7mo Buffalo Bore 158gr runs a bit more muzzle energy than a standard 150gr .30-30. But the blunt pistol bullets slow down quickly, compared to even a blunt rifle bullet like a .30-30.
The shocking part of the video is that there was only one small piglet---usually you see from five to 8 or so with the bigger hogs.
very responsible .357 magnum is an extremely short-range cartridge. good job.
Close range round? Out of a 16" carbine or 20" rifle, I wouldn't hesitate to take a 125 yard shot on a hog or whitetail. Pistol caliber lever actions ain't no joke.
Good Shot on the sow , she should be good eating. Looks about a year old by what I can see. Big plus you cut the multiple births she could produce. They say rabbits produce lots of babies but hogs really do grow to big trouble. Congratulations video was good quality and clear.
Congratulations on a good shot! Yeah, see, that right there is why I generally don't have a sling on a woods rifle. The damned thing snags on everything, all the time, in the most in opportune times. It happens indoors too; it snags on chair backs, door knobs, and many other things you can't even imagine until you need to move freely and quickly, and can't. So unless you're carrying the rifle for long periods, or long distances, you may want to rethink having a sling on it.
It has served me very well in the deer fields, carrying with no sling, in the low ready or port positions, while walking, hoping to scare something up. The rifle is that much more ready when you already have two hands on it and don't have to fiddle-fart with un-slinging it. When stand hunting, the lack of a sling makes it far easier to get the rifle up into a tree, back down out of a tree, or to handle it in close quarters.
And we should talk about the silent cocking of the hammer. For years, I had thought that people understood it, but now it seems to have been forgotten as I've seen two examples of loud cocking in as many days. It needs to be practiced at home until it is second nature, with no chance of a mis-step. Step 1. With the hammer down, pull the trigger all the way back and keep it there. Step 2. Pull the hammer back and hold it there. Step 3. Release the trigger. Step 4. Ease the hammer forward onto the sear. Now you're ready to shoot, and not a single sound has been made whatsoever.
Agreed
Congratulations on a successful hunt.👍
Great job on the pig, where did you get the chair? Thanks
Awesome.
Congrats mate cheers Yogi
Such a cool video! Shoot man! I wanted to give a high five too!!
Nice shot.
Waidmannsheil from Germany 🌿🐗
Waidmannsdank! There,I said it for him!
I was thinking of buy that rifle for deer rifle but I’m leaning to 30-30 what you think. 30-30 are 357 are 45long colt are 44. Just curious thanks
Skinner sights are the best!
Glad your Henry .357 work right. Mine sucks.
good clip.
I did bird hunt age 20
I have a Henry .22, a Ruger GP 100 and absolutely no need for a Henry in .357 magnum...but I REALLY want one.
Great video and awesome shot, how much did you pay for the 357 rilfe
Thank you, I paid around $600 for it a few years ago. They cost a lot more now sadly.
Nice 👍
Was there an exit wound ?
Yes a straight pass through
How did he taste though? Super curious.
What is the brand of peep site on the rifle? Skinner? Are you using the stock front sight?
Skinner front and rear site. The stock front site was too short.
Was curious, do you have any idea if the Henry will function with Buffalo Bore/Underwood 180gr Hardcast?
Awesome video!👍
Yes mine does👍🏼
@@PinestoPalms Awesome, thank you!👍
Good work man! You got it done! Congratulations, and explore different recipes, marinades, and handling to process techniques, glad to have you in the ethical hunting family! This is good quality entertainment! Enjoy, your hunts and be careful!
Nice.
Nice!
Love your channel, what sling do you have on your Henry 357 ?
Thank you! It’s a Montana Sling
Firing second shots wild not safe any people near by? Those bullets travel far . But congrats on the hog . Is amazing how strong they are they keep running after shot .on adrenaline ?
I have about 25 deer on a .357 mag. MARLIN. What was your load?
I like 17 grains of H110 under a 158 grain Hornady XTP hollow point.
whats your furthest shot with that load?
Great shooting! Jealous, I’ve been dying to do my first pig hunt! Where are you in FLA?
Thank you! And all around southwest Florida.
Going on my first hunt soon, plan on using a 44 magnum lever.
Where is this land?
Great choice. Southwest Florida
Great shot ! But that sling got in the way of your follow up shots. Still a great hunt and video.
I thought the .357 might be a little light, but apparently not to bad
Congrats on your first hawg kill. Lots of fun, huh? May I suggest moving your POA forward into the shoulder or even the neck area or a frontal shot to the face/head. Put an end to blood trails.
Slings are for carrying you gun in and out. Otherwise take it off.
What a great video, friend, I would like to know the name of this round rear sight, I've never seen it before
Thank you, it is a skinner peep sight
Congratulations
Red/brown must be the new "In color" for Florida pigs. The last one I shot was the same color. Hit her in the spin with a .260 Remington and she dropped on the spot.
I load 38 Super for competition in an 2011 open gun and get about 1400FPS with 124g so has anyone tried 38 Super in the Henry? I use slow pistol powder and a 5" barrel with poppers and comp so expect a lot higher velocity with the Henry
Thanks.,.
Fantastic shot! I just picked up a Henry .357. Can't wait to start reloading for it. What load did you use?
My favorite gun I own. I used American Eagle 158 grain soft points.
There is a very long list of Bullets and Powder. I stick with 158 soft points and slow (but stiff) Blue Dot or 800X(Shotgun powder but exelent for heavy 357) powders. But with so many options. Mindbogling. For practice 38 Spcl cast and any fast powder (shotgun reloader use 700X) With the right/accurate,load, 150 yds easy. Friends used it for very large rogge cattle. For close a 158 HP might give better expantion on small pigs. But on a HWeight soft point penetrates. Back bone/spine my choice. At that distance have taken quite a few with my 550 Rem 22 LR , between the eyes/behind the ear👍Was looking into the 350 Legend, Very interesting. But no Lever or Mini 350
If you can find the Barns copper expanding bullets in the 147 grain those kill the fastest.
I use these in my 35 Rem
@@WillyK51 You might consider a .38-55 or a used .375 Winchester. Every bit and greater performance of a .350 Legend. You can always go up the food chain to .444 Marlin or .45-70.
If you stay with pistol cartridges, .357mag is plenty with the hot ammo (Buffalo Bore, DoubleTap, Grizzly). You can find them, but the are rather rare, a .41magnum lever action. Tons of .44 magnum and .45 Colt lever actions are on the market.
Aim lower. The heart is much lower in the chest than in a deer. Right about where the front leg meets the body. They bleed really well , and don't even run 50 yards. Good shot. In my experience, the best
Good job on your first wild hog....now how did it taste ?
Same as store bought pork, thanks for watching👍🏼
I smell Bacon!
Mmm, Bacon!!!😂👍