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Got the PTA, yesterday, so a quick set up and a run out to the station. Sighted in at 50m and decided that that would do . Using winchester 145 factory ammo. Walked the edge of the floodplain as we had rain and water levels were up. Hoped to find something on the edge. Had done about 2km and spotted a small sow walking back into the mimosa. Raking shot from around 30m and she dropped on the spot. Recovered the projectile behind her jaw.
bumped a couple from a wallow but couldnt get a shot so headed up to the high ground and checked out some bedding spots. Bumped a good boar from one and couldnt get a shot, went to the next wallow and spotted a boar asleep. Chest shot off hand from 30 m , didnt move from his bed. Recovered projectile under the skin on the off side.
Found another sow on the walk back and shot her from around 50m , dropped on the spot.
Long walk back to the car with nothing else sighted. Plenty of time to contemplate the performance of the 7x57. Pretty impressed so far cant wait to load for it with some decent projectiles. Very mild recoil and report, easy to shoot.
Rifle is a Winchester feather weight 80's model. 3x9 vx2 warne quick release mounts. It took me a long time to find one. Will do a proper sight in when I return from holidays.
Heres some pics Mick

First sow

Boar

exit side last sow

Close up action

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