Hunting Alligators in Okeechobee Florida!

Published on September 8, 2021
Duration: 6:17

This video documents an alligator hunting trip in Okeechobee, Florida, led by Iraqveteran8888 and featuring 22 Plinkster. The hunt highlights the use of a Smith & Wesson MP10 rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm, loaded with 150-grain Hornady Superformance ammunition. The participants successfully harvested two alligators, a 7-foot specimen and a 10-foot specimen, intended for meat and leather.

Quick Summary

During an alligator hunt in Okeechobee, Florida, the Smith & Wesson MP10 rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm was utilized with 150-grain Hornady Superformance ammunition. A BOG Death Grip tripod provided a stable shooting platform for harvesting a 7-foot and a 10-foot alligator.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Okeechobee Alligator Hunt
  2. 00:19Guest 22 Plinkster Joins the Hunt
  3. 00:30OK Corral Gun Club Facilities
  4. 00:46Partnering with Seminole Prairie Safaris
  5. 00:53Smith & Wesson MP10 Setup
  6. 00:587.62x51mm and Hornady Superformance Ammo
  7. 01:09Crimson Trace Optic and Weaver Base
  8. 01:20BOG Death Grip Tripod Review
  9. 02:01Heading Out to Hunt Gators
  10. 02:29Wet Conditions in Okeechobee
  11. 02:35Dave Connects with an 8.6 Foot Gator
  12. 02:49Tracking a 12-Foot Gator
  13. 03:30Successful Gator Harvest
  14. 03:54Iraqveteran8888 Claims Bigger Gator
  15. 04:17Gators Retrieved: 7-Footer and 10-Footer
  16. 04:44Gator Meat and Leather Utilization
  17. 04:54Thanks to Seminole Prairie Safaris
  18. 05:17Iraqveteran8888 Outshoots Plinkster
  19. 05:26Appreciation for Okeechobee Hospitality
  20. 05:44Thank You to Viewers
  21. 06:05Outro Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle was used for alligator hunting in Okeechobee, Florida?

The primary rifle used for alligator hunting in Okeechobee, Florida, was a Smith & Wesson MP10. This rifle is an AR-10 variant chambered in 7.62x51mm.

What ammunition was recommended for alligator hunting with the S&W MP10?

For alligator hunting with the Smith & Wesson MP10, 150-grain Hornady Superformance ammunition was used and recommended for its effectiveness in this application.

What accessories were utilized for stable shooting during the alligator hunt?

A BOG Death Grip tripod was employed to provide a stable shooting platform. This tripod features a rotatable ball head, allowing for precise shot setup and steady weapon support.

What were the sizes of the alligators harvested during the hunt?

Two alligators were successfully harvested. One measured approximately 7 feet in length, while the other was a larger specimen measuring 10 feet, despite some tail damage.

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