Hog Hunting 101; Competitive Shooting Champion Lena Miculek; Cool Guns: Gun Talk Radio| 6.25.17

Published on June 27, 2017
Duration: 44:24

This episode of Gun Talk Radio features discussions on hog hunting strategies and gear with expert Jeff Puckett, and insights into competitive shooting from champion Lena Miculek. Puckett details the challenges and techniques for hunting feral hogs in Oklahoma, emphasizing their intelligence and keen sense of smell, and recommends specific rifle calibers for effective takedowns. Miculek shares her experience at the first-ever IPSC Rifle World Shoot in Russia, highlighting the demanding nature of the competition and her family's legacy in competitive shooting. The show also touches on firearm promotions and safety.

Quick Summary

For effective feral hog hunting, calibers like .243, 6.5mm, .270, and .300 Short Mag are recommended. While .223 can be used for precise shots on smaller hogs, larger calibers offer better stopping power for reliable recovery. In hot weather, hogs seek water sources with shallow banks for wallowing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Crimson Trace Laser Sights
  2. 00:24Gun Talk Radio Intro
  3. 01:03Springfield XD-E Discussion
  4. 02:10Gun Talk Roku Giveaway
  5. 03:15Hog Hunting Introduction
  6. 04:04Jeff Puckett Bio & Blue Heron Comms
  7. 05:20Feral Hogs in Oklahoma
  8. 06:13Hog Trapping Tactics
  9. 07:00Seasonal Hog Hunting Variations
  10. 08:31Water Sources for Hogs
  11. 09:02Public vs. Private Land Hog Hunting
  12. 10:38Hog Hunting Gear Discussion
  13. 11:45Commercial Break
  14. 13:29FN 509 Handgun
  15. 14:05Liberty Safe
  16. 14:40Jeff Puckett Interview Continues
  17. 15:11Advice for Novice Hog Hunters
  18. 16:03Rifle vs. Shotgun for Hogs
  19. 16:32.223 Caliber for Hogs
  20. 17:07Bow Hunting for Hogs
  21. 19:14Suppressors for Hog Hunting
  22. 20:10Jeff Puckett Farewell
  23. 20:50Texas Segment Intro
  24. 21:11.38 Special Self-Defense Ammo
  25. 23:30Ron's Ruger P90 Question
  26. 25:53Lena Miculek Introduction
  27. 26:12Lena Miculek's Top 20 Placement
  28. 27:07Miculek Family Shooting Legacy
  29. 28:13IPSC Rifle World Shoot in Russia
  30. 29:55Cold Weather in Russia
  31. 30:04Illness During Competition
  32. 30:50IPSC Course of Fire
  33. 32:07European vs. US Rifle Shooting
  34. 32:43Competition Gear
  35. 33:53Lena Miculek Interview Continues
  36. 34:30Black Hills Ammunition
  37. 35:22Fighting with the 1911 DVD
  38. 36:04WhereToShoot.org
  39. 36:42Lena Miculek Interview Wrap-up
  40. 37:09Getting Involved in IPSC
  41. 38:30Lena Miculek Farewell
  42. 39:48After Show Segment
  43. 40:08Preventable Firearm Tragedy
  44. 41:26Stolen Firearms Incident
  45. 42:23California Gun Laws
  46. 43:26Pistol Shooting Session
  47. 44:00SureFire Guest Preview

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best calibers for hunting feral hogs?

For effective feral hog hunting, calibers like .243, 6.5mm, .270, and .300 Short Mag are recommended. While .223 can be used for precise shots on smaller hogs, larger calibers offer better stopping power for reliable recovery.

How do feral hogs behave in hot weather?

In hot weather, feral hogs are less active during the day. They tend to seek out water sources with shallow banks for wallowing and cooling off. Hunters should focus their efforts around these areas during warmer months.

What are the challenges of competitive rifle shooting in Europe compared to the US?

European-style rifle shooting, like at the IPSC Rifle World Shoot, often features more awkward shooting positions and longer-range paper targets (up to 300 meters). This differs from typical US three-gun matches, requiring adaptation in practice and equipment.

What is the recommended self-defense ammunition for a .38 Special revolver?

For .38 Special self-defense, consider Federal Hydra-Shok or Hornady Critical Defense. Ammunition in the 110-grain to 135-grain range is often recommended for reliable expansion and to avoid over-penetration.

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