Hunting HOGZILLAS in East Tennessee!

Published on October 13, 2021
Duration: 14:22

This video showcases a wild hog hunt in East Tennessee, comparing the performance of a custom Romanian PSL in 7.62x54R and a Daniel Defense DD5 V4 in .308 Winchester. Both rifles were equipped with Arken SH4 Gen II optics, which proved valuable in challenging, low-light conditions. The hunt successfully harvested large hogs, providing insights into terminal ballistics for both calibers on substantial game.

Quick Summary

The East Tennessee hog hunt featured a custom Romanian PSL in 7.62x54R and a Daniel Defense DD5 V4 in .308 Winchester, both equipped with Arken SH4 Gen II 6-24x50 optics. The Arken optics proved valuable in low-light conditions, and both calibers demonstrated effectiveness on large hogs weighing up to 500+ pounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Hogzilla Hunt in East Tennessee
  2. 00:32Eric's Gear: Custom Romanian PSL Setup
  3. 01:13Matt's Gear: Daniel Defense DD5 V4
  4. 02:32First Stalk and Harvest: 450 lb Hog
  5. 05:09Eric's Stalk: Over 500 lb Boar with PSL
  6. 07:58Gear Review: Arken Optics & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifles were used in the East Tennessee hog hunt?

The hunt featured a custom Romanian PSL chambered in 7.62x54R, built by Definitive Arms, and a Daniel Defense DD5 V4 rifle chambered in .308 Winchester. Both were equipped with Arken SH4 Gen II 6-24x50 optics.

How did the Arken SH4 Gen II optics perform during the hunt?

The Arken SH4 Gen II 6-24x50 optics performed well, particularly the illuminated reticle, which was beneficial in the foggy, low-light conditions encountered during the hunt in East Tennessee.

What calibers were compared for hog hunting effectiveness?

The video compared the effectiveness of 7.62x54R, used with the Romanian PSL, and .308 Winchester, used with the Daniel Defense DD5 V4, on large wild hogs weighing up to and over 500 pounds.

What was the estimated weight of the hogs harvested?

The first hog harvested was estimated at 450 pounds, and the second large boar stalked by Eric was estimated to be over 500 pounds, showcasing the effectiveness of the chosen rifle platforms and calibers.

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