Old Hunter, but new to Coyote/Hog Hunting

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As an OG (retiring on Social Security & Medicare this year), a former gun shop owner and professor, I am building my first predator gun. I've taken my share of 'coon, 'possums and skunks through trapping, along with a few coyotes that have found their way into a leg hold. Last spring I went on my first Hog Hunt (Link to American Hunter) and will be going back this year, but with a new rifle.

ATI Alpha-Max (why an entry level, because it is light and does what I'll need it to do).
Athlon 25P-250 Thermal Scope
Reliant Simple Man Suppressor

My call is a basic Western Rivers Mantis Pro 100, along with couple of mouth calls

The above ain't going to win any braggin' rights, but I hope they'll reduce the 'yote population at our Missouri and down a few hogs in Oklahoma.
 
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Welcome! One of my favorite coyote/hog rifles (aside from the Dtech 243WSSM) was a plain Jane .223 Mforgery w.4.5-14 Burris w/e1 reticle; short, fast and accurate.
 
356 said:
As an OG (retiring on Social Security & Medicare this year), a former gun shop owner and professor, I am building my first predator gun. I've taken my share of 'coon, 'possums and snunks through trapping, along with a few coyotes that have found their way into a leg hold. Last spring I went on my first Hog Hunt (Link to American Hunter) and will be going back this year, but with a new rifle.

ATI Alpha-Max (why an entry level, because it is light and does what I'll need it to do).
Athlon 25P-250 Thermal Scope
Reliant Simple Man Suppressor

My call is a basic Western Rivers Mantis Pro 100, along with couple of mouth calls

The above ain't going to win any braggin' rights, but I hope they'll reduce the 'yote population at our Missouri and down a few hogs in Oklahoma.
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Every coyote is a new hunter at some point. As we make our own mistakes as time rolls on. Learn from them. In my latter years. I have found an older alpha female, being the wariest of them all. To ME, when I bagged one. I had accomplished something worthwhile. Good hunting.
 
Finally was able to pick up the can. Did the barrel break-in. Next step will be dialing in the thermal and hunting some hogs and dogs.
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Follow directions on the installation of your QD mount. If the crossbolt gets stretched (too much tension on QD cam) the mount will loosen over time. A zero shift will occur, leaving you wondering what's happened.
 
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