Posted: 12/27/2025 10:09:13 PM EDT
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Hello Guys, My Son, Brother, and a few friends did our annual pig hunt this morning. Last year my buddy was looking for a trophy Razorback to have mounted and he surly got a big monster. This year we were all looking for meat hogs and were able to get what we were looking for. I took this young male, my brother took the nice sow. They are both going to make for fine eating. For all you guys who shoot them and leave them for the buzzards, you are missing out for sure  . They make great pulled pork  .On to the Sig Cross. I have been loading Hornady 123gr ELD M's for this gun and using it as a precision rifle. It does well in that capacity, but it is really a lightweight hunting rifle. I purchased some Hornady 123gr SST bullets and loaded them to the exact specs as my 123gr ELDM bullet. 38.3gr of Varget loaded to 2.67 OAL will get 2770 fps out of my 18 barrel. They hit to the same POA and maintained the same speed. I did not have to make a scope adjustment at all. That 123gr SST was like Thor's Hammer on the pig. I made a nice head shot and it was over. The Sig will become my new hunting rifle and the 123 SST my new hunting load. I also have to mention my Son. We started this annual hunt when he was 15. He's is now 27 and was a real trooper today. When we awoke around 0315 to head out, his temperature was 102.5. I'm a Emergency Room Nurse and really wanted him to stay in and rest. He was like dad, I am not missing this time with you and Uncle Mike. Give me some DayQuil and pack the Tylenol. I have you a retired Corpsman and RN to take care of me  . He watched my back with a suppressed 300blk as I scanned for pigs. I love that boy.We live in the best country in the world. Get out there and enjoy the great outdoors.     P.S .this is the real reason why the Sig Cross has been relegated to hunting duty. I picked up a GA Precision in 6mm GT .  |
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Originally Posted By FOX_OSCAR_hook: Always like your reports! Looks like you had another great hunt this year. Is the pet pig still around? I need to get out there and pop some pigs, so thank you for the inspiration.  Willie was there. He is a big gentle giant. https://youtu.be/RhFm6KL54nQ?si=s0lECs0JPk03-u9F https://youtu.be/OV0OUes0cKY?si=00uU5XrwQHhvOAiq |
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Originally Posted By cchurchi: Whoa, epic hunt and nice gear! Winning! I have an Sig Cross in 6mm Creedmoor that is an excellent coyote gun and I’m getting around 0.5 MOA. I’m guessing you have almost no recoil with that brake  .Recoil is nothing with that brake. I love it, but the company stopped making them. I had two but sold one on another gun. I wish I had kept the brake…lol. The gun seems to like the light 120 with 38.3gr 4064 and 123 bullets over 38.3 gr Varget.   |
| Congrats on a great hunt, great rifle, and some good eating, as well as a memorable adventure with your family & friends! |
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