130 PIGS IN 3 NIGHTS • 308 BOLT ACTION • AUSTRALIA

Recent Feral Pig Contract using Bolt Action rifles chambered in 308. Away with 2 other contractors this trip. Our setup entailed 2 shooters and 1 driver/shooter. All 3 of us were running 30 Calibre suppressed rifles and thermal scopes. We also run a roof mounted thermal scanner with built in laser range finder so we can scan for pigs in the crops whilst driving around the crops. Most of the shooting this trip was done from a standing position using carbon tripods. The pigs had been wreaking havoc in the sorghum crops so our focus was to cull as many as possible over a 3 night visit. The first 2 nights were quieter than expected with a combined total of 38, however that all changed on night three and we managed to eradicate another 92. Grand total of 130 pigs culled. Needless to say the farmers were very happy and we will be back out there again very soon.

[@MyChannel-b5f]

Was a great trip mate. Uber keen to get back out there with you guys 💪

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Absolutely, ficken rain. 😭

[@davebarns1]

Hey Nathan, what’s this Hollywood thing?

[@fgb3126]

I didn't know you knew Rod. I'm a bit of a new viewer. Don't necessarily see vids in chronological order. Very cool three nights gentlemen.

[@MrZiffos]

Excellent shooting and wow, over a hundred wild pigs.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks buddy. Was a productive trip for sure. 👌

[@michaelcauser474]

The demon twins are on form with this. Fantastic result. DED award to you both.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. No shortage of them this trip. 👌

[@tacticalmattfoley]

Great job!! You fellas are more effective with bolt guns and sub-sonic ammo than many people are with super sonic ammo and ARs. It still shocks me to see how much of a weapon the subsonic ammo actually is in practice. I didn't think it would be lethal out to the ranges you gentlemen are using it, but it is working wonderfully. Much respect from the states!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou mate. Much appreciate your comments. 👊

[@2wheelsinmotion]

Morning mate, another great vid, thanks so much to you, Dennis and the driver Nathan 😃. Seriously thank you for all your efforts

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate. "DRIVER" Nathan 😂🤣

[@samfisher1573]

Got onto this after the Australian Hunting Podcast and definitely worth it.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks for that mate. Appreciate the support 👌

[@leedobson]

Mate you have the most Aussie face I've ever seen

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha, I'll take that as a compliment 😄 👊

[@leedobson]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia too roight cobba

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Lee

[@mrmayhemstewart5138]

Well done fellas that’s a great haul for a weekend of hunting no wonder the farmers were happy congrats cheers Yogi 🇦🇺🤙🤙

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate. 👊

[@darylstorer3369]

Well done fellows. Thats 130+ less pigs recking our country.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Spot on buddy. We still have plenty more to do though. 👌

[@deandewey5584]

Great shooting Rod, you must have felt like you'd won the lottery with that amount pigs wiped out. The footage you provided was great to watch as always. Job well done.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate. We knew prior to arriving that there were quite a few about. The key to success and culling big numbers is the ability to work in sync with your shooting partners. Good comms and strategies are a must. 👊

[@deandewey5584]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia yup given the rapport you and Nathan have that's what aids your success. As I said a job well done. Looking forward to the next video.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou. We'll be back into them as soon as things dry out a bit. 👊

[@kevdimo6459]

Way to go Rod, that was fun to watch. Great partnership you blokes have. See ya on the next one mate.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated mate 👍

[@damianwestcott8885]

What a great contract there some big numbers on them pigs .. great video..

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Definitely a few around 👍

[@Dtansing1]

Bloody great channel. Love it.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thank you mate 👊

[@brisbanefisho9105]

This is great. Another successful cull of feral, invasive wildlife again. Good work 🤙🏻

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers buddy. 👌

[@mattmatty4670]

Cool thanks mate

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks for watching mate 👊

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys, good on you for knocking them on head , Can’t wait to get out there again and take a few out

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate. Very rewarding when the effort and experience is reflected in the results. 👊

[@swishswish386]

Love this channel, love your work. Great stuff fellas 👍👍👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated mate. Always nice to get positive feedback. 👌

[@fgb3126]

I didn't know you and Nathan of Edge knew each the other. Cool.

[@mr.c2763]

That's a huge number 130. Video was good and job well done.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Pretty happy with the outcome 👌

[@colleenvarlow8764]

Good on you. Excellent result

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks

[@oliverbenis]

Great video. Thanks. Look forward to the next one.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

My pleasure mate 👊

[@RobsAquaponics]

Looks like you boys had a top trip. Nice one Lads. 🍻

[@RobsAquaponics]

😂 Like that you included Nathan's fence shot as well 😅

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Couldn't miss that opportunity 😂

[@DJT7362]

Absolutely stupendous guys.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate.

[@Aidyn_Sakhanov]

Excellent Thanks

[@andysmith6218]

That mob dropped at around the 7.00 minute mark was excellent shooting mate. Really well done. Your great work is appreciated 👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks for that mate 👌

[@peterryan6097]

Great work again fellas can’t wait for the next one.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers Peter 👍

[@simonmaracich6583]

Great video mate and some wonderful shoots well done boys

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated Simon. 👌

[@johnallen8618]

Excellent shooting Rod, it's good to see two mates working together like that, I bet there was some ribbing going on 😎

[@MyChannel-b5f]

We had some good laughs for sure. But we were both pretty tired by the end of the trip 🥱🥱🥱

[@johnallen8618]

@@MyChannel-b5f Two mates working together, having a laugh, and earning enough for a few tinnies as well, living the dream 😁

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Nahh. Not us mate. 🤣🤣

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Absolutely 👊

[@Sob626]

Bloody top effort! Keep smashing the ferals! Look forward to more videos. Cheers

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

We will mate. 👌

[@rabbiez934]

Incredible footage.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👌

[@rodneyspragg2986]

I like watching your videos. Keep up the good work.!!!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated. Thanks 👊

[@richnegs5828]

That’s some great work.👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks for that mate. 👊

[@BossPredatorAcoustics]

Excellent work as always my friend!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks brother. Shame I don't have one of your AR's. 🤣

[@BossPredatorAcoustics]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia 🤣 no doubt!! Would sure make easier work for those big sounders!!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Downside is the cost in Aus. About 10k for a complete setup for an AR10, suppressor and specific gun safe for that Category rifle. 🤷‍♂️

[@BossPredatorAcoustics]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia damn .. that's insane

[@recklesswhisper]

Dude, you're a top-notch marksman! ^..^~~

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate 👊

[@Sam-qr9wu]

Strong work Gents! Thanks for sharing the video.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

My pleasure buddy. Thanks 👍

[@OOHYEH]

Top effort 👍👍👍👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👌

[@bryanrabel5081]

As always great shooting

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thank you mate 👍

[@richarddoran]

Well done guys, what a team 👏

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

We've got things dialled in pretty well now. Pigs beware. Lol

[@richarddoran]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia they better start running 😱

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

😉😂

[@gilbertdelgado6703]

Great shooting Mate, you would surely be welcomed in Texas.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks. Hope to make it over there one day 👌

[@jkaposi]

Another great video.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Joe 👊

[@ronfaletti7018]

Good shooting, amazing.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Ron 👊

[@Kearnesy]

Great video mate gotta be happy with that

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks dude. Good result for sure. Sometimes we set our expectations pretty high though. 👌

[@riksonsalazar1677]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Holy shit good or holy shit bad??? 😅

[@riksonsalazar1677]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia the first, is like : " wow! i never see this before, is amazing!"

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it. Tell your friends. The more subscriber the better. 👌

[@paulcavanagh3324]

Out f**king standing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers Paul. 👌

[@hogprobs5229]

Great shooting! You can tell those aren’t pressured at all

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. 👊

[@intothenight1993]

Well done mate. That was awesome. 👌

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks buddy. Been a while between videos. Too damn busy. Lol

[@intothenight1993]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia yeah it gets like that. You would be pretty wet down there wouldn't you?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Soaked. 🤦‍♂️ Gonna take a while for this to dry out again. 🤷‍♂️

[@waynetomkins5584]

Great work once again Rod, sure wish I could join you and Nath, if only as, "the driver" ( sorry Dennis ). 🤣

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Lmao. Don't think Dennis would be too keen on that

[@warehouseman6325]

Awesome. Great job

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👊

[@wheatbeltferalcontrol3929]

Awesome work mate 👌🏼

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate. Was a cracker trip. 👊

[@kristiangustafson4130]

Great shooting!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

👊

[@woopteedeewoopteedye]

They're here. Canada should hand out free hunting licences year round, and a reward for each.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I agree mate, there should be more government incentives for recreational hunters to cull pests

[@ThePaulv12]

As a viewer I find the .308 subsonics the most excellent and deliciously satisfying to watch. The carnage factor goes wwwwway-waayyyy uuupp! lol

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Lol. As a shooter I find them the most enjoyable to shoot. Winner winner. 👌

[@sammyciuriuc9625]

Awesome great job

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate 👌

[@paulholznagel6101]

Nice work guys

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate 👍

[@davidbenham3517]

Great shooting lads!👌 Looks like Nathan is liking that can on the end of his rifle.😂

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Yep. About time he joined the club. 😂

[@pauljay1328]

Gotta love a good dirt nap

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

The more the merrier Paul 👊

[@glencoe8251]

Suppressor makes a huge difference to the bag total.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Definitely helps mate. 👌

[@loosemink]

You have got a proper Yorkshire face. Does your lineage lean from that direction? Great vlogs, very professional 👍😎

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate. Lineage is more Scottish/Irish I believe.

[@loosemink]

That's me, Scottish Irish. Good stock, lol. Keep up the good work 👍😎

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Will do mate. 👊

[@ВладимирП-к8к]

Отлично!!! Good!!!!!!👍👍👍!

[@frostyjack88]

Do you collect the pigs or leave them? Long hsul to carry if you had to. Love the channel, just got onto it and watching my way to current stuff!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks heaps mate. Pigs are generally left where they're shot buddy.

[@bigd4000]

Mate I didn’t hear “u ready Hollywood” once ??🤷‍♂️😁 Great shooting guys really enjoyed the vid👌 Stay safe budd 🤙

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Pmsl. Next time mate. 👌

[@bigd4000]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia haha looking forward to it 👍😁

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

You might consider an A-10 semi auto .308 for faster follow up shots. My uncle shoots a .308 Remington pump. He is quick on the draw.👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Not easy to get here in NSW mate. 😪

[@WilliamWebbOfficial]

8:22 Listen to em squealin! 😂

[@tryscience]

Wow, that was just an ungodly amount of pigs. Well done! I know it's a job but it looks like fun too. No pigs out here, My own little plot of Paradise in the USA.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I enjoy the pig control the most mate. Can be quite exhilarating when you're up close and personal on a good size mob.

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

Amazing how people don't know what blood is any more, makes you wonder doesn't it. The star wars sound effects were different and there's no doubt about the old .308, she takes some beating.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I'd like to say that the microphone is too sensitive and100% to blame however I also get a tad excited shooting pigs. If you don't enjoy it, what's the point I guess. The 308 is sensational on the pigs 👌

[@Arrica101]

Great effort. What happens with the carcasses, do they just get buried?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

This contract was just shoot and leave. Carrion and natural fertiliser

[@rosshitchen-ij6en]

Cool vid

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate 👊

[@milly-moo9056]

You're an excellent marksman I must say!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou, lot's of trigger time and practice 👍

[@troyhartley9681]

Great shooting gents. As contract shooters, are you limited in the number of rounds you can fire in a day, or is it use as many as you've got as long as there are pigs in your sights? I'm not a shooter but appreciate what you and Nathan do (and enjoy it too).

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

No restriction on the amount of rounds that can be fired Troy. (other than how much money you have) 🤣

[@troyhartley9681]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia That's great. Nothing would surprise me though from our elected 'representatives'.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Very true mate. 👍

[@unclefester9229]

Nice number of porkers down. Cant wait for the next video. Fess

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate 👌

[@paulfairbrass4424]

That's an excellent bag for the trip, is Nathan paying up for the fence repair.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. He had his pliers out shortly thereafter 😂

[@ralstonraz]

Excellent shooting. Which Sub Sonics do you use?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate 👊 I'm running 190gr Hornady Sub-x projectiles and TrailBoss powder

[@stanchomicz1490]

What a great trip it would have been 308s pulls them up keep up the great work you are doing knock the pig down

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👌

[@samvalentine3206]

Those subsonics are an edge which really helps you to get as many pigs as possible. Good haul! There is no question that if you were using normal rounds, the mobs would scatter to the wind and your numbers would be much lower. Do you load your own rounds? When using subsonic, do you have to choose a lighter bullet, or can you use the same ones you use for normal levels of propellant? Different powder? Less of it? Need to use some cotton (or equivalent) to hold the powder in the case? Just curious - great results and thanks for the videos! Much appreciated!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Hey Sam, Glad u like the videos. With the subs, heavier is better. I usually run 135gr on 150gr supersonic. I run 190gr projectiles subsonic. Yes, I reload my own using TrailBoss powder as it is bulky and no packing is required.

[@julianshalders6047]

Good shooting guys, one question are pigs cannabals and are the pigs picked up from crops,?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

They are cannibalistic Julian. The pigs are either left in situ of dragged to a dead pit. Depends on the property owner 👊

[@julianshalders6047]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia cheers mate, your channel is the best of the best, better than the yankee shows, better shot too

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. Thanks mate I appreciate the support 👊

[@boeriksson9116]

Great job! Do these pigs you put down end up on a plate? Or are there problems with parasites, like trichinellosis?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate 👊 They end up as fertiliser due to diseases they carry mate

[@boeriksson9116]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia well, in that case they will be eaten - eventually! Cheers from Stockholm mate!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks for supporting the channel mate 👌

[@dr.spinner-886]

Question: what happens to the carcasses of what you kill? Can you also eat those pig?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

We don't eat the pigs due to the potential diseases they carry. As to what happens to the carcasses, it depends on the property. Collected and burnt, others burried or left in situ to return to the pasture as fertiliser

[@ezrabrook3993]

G'day cool! Nate seems to be hind! Lol

[@andrewkelk8414]

Great going knocking over all those pigs and foxes. Are you allowed suppressors because you're contract shooters? With our feral problem in Australia, it seems hunters would be at an advantage with suppressors as it doesn't startle every other animal or property owner in the area.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

In NSW you can apply for a prohibited weapons permit as a contract shooter. Still plenty of red tape and generally a long drawn out process.

[@malcolmbridge5910]

What thermals are you running boys.?.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

A combination of Pulsar Trail, Thermion and HikMicro Panther and Stellar mate

[@Hackbridge1963]

Are the carcasses BBQd or simply burnt?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

No BBQ for these pigs mate as they often carry disease.

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

We're u outwest near dubbo..🤨

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

It's a private contract so location can't be disclosed. Pigs and crops 💥💥💥

[@BigBisalreadytaken]

Do you harvest the pork?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

No mate. Various diseases amongst feral pigs in that area.

[@ezrabrook3993]

Guud deal

[@martinhanslow1700]

Great work mate, was that Nathan's dump after the KFC dinner 🤣🤣🤣

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

No. Way to firm. 😂

[@0502Rob]

Great video. What brand and model is the red head lamp

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Nitcore. www.liteshop.com.au/content/nitecore-nu17-dual-output-130-lumen-lightweight-rechargeable-led-headlamp/

[@ericedwards9658]

What do you do with the meat?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

We don't harvest the pigs as they are prone to disease in this area mate

[@playtime6909]

must be tonnes of pigs... what do you do with them? to the croc farm?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

No croc farm around here mate. 😅 Left on the paddock as natural fertiliser as per clients instructions.

[@playtime6909]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia out of curiosity.... do they taste the same as farm raised pigs? I've read that they can taste extremely strong.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I don't eat them mate, some carry disease so it's not worth the risk 🤷

[@barbossaa5527]

Really enjoy your narration mate the sub Sonics do look the go. What is the range difference (not a shooter)

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I try and keep the subsonics under 100m where possible as they drop out of the sky like a brick.

[@barbossaa5527]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia cheers I believe it’s a heavy round 🤙

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Yes. 190gr projectile doing 1060fps 👌

[@markgray2951]

I have a job next year getting pigs out of the family's cotton fields. Did you see any pigs on this trip in the cotton and if so was it hard to make them out in the thermal?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cotton was pretty tall. Could see them if you were looking up the rows though

[@jafo808]

If the hogs are such a huge problem why can’t the hunters use semiautomatic rifles. Can only shoot a few pigs with bolt guns. Better to use a trap. Never win with a bolt gun.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Legalities around semi autos. Difficult to obtain a permit and here they are very expensive. We use pig traps as well mate. It all helps.

[@jameslindsay1332]

Great shooting. What projectiles are you running in your sub sonic 308?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Running Hornady 190gr Sub-x projectiles

[@EastBayFlipper]

It's too bad they can't be trapped or processed quickly. You could have one hell of a barbecue 😂

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

We do trap in these areas too mate. Generally don't take any meat due to diseases they can carry in this area

[@billybloggs3214]

130? Meh 😒 I did 131 with a slingshot. Awesome effort gentlemen 🍻

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

🤣 I bet you did. Lol Thanks mate 👌

[@johncunningham9330]

Hi in one of your episodes you used a laser to locate your animals what was it please cheers JC

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Here's a link mate. www.eagleyehg.com.au/hunting-lights/laser-green.html

[@johncunningham9330]

cheers

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

@johncunningham9330 no worries 👍

[@briantuor1231]

Random question, is any of the meat salvaged or just naturally recycled.?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

All recycled mate. Fertiliser for the next crop. Various diseases are also an issue with them.

[@briantuor1231]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia thank you for your reply, makes sense.

[@RobsAquaponics]

How do you go with the barrel heat with the thermal, does that affect it at all? I'd imagine it was running fairly hot on night 3. 😉

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Barrel heat alone is not an issue really. However suppressor heat is a whole different story. Lots of thermal flare off the suppressor 🤦‍♂️

[@ledenhimeganidleshitz144]

Mate! You need a semi-auto.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Would be handy 👌

[@matthewlong859]

Newby question, does the pigs not see the red light on your headlamp?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

The majority of the time I would say no they don't. I don't use it if there is enough moonlight to see where you're going and avoid tripping over, however we regularly walk into 50m or less with the red head torches on Matthew

[@matthewlong859]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia awesome 👌 thanks for your reply I appreciate an enjoy your videos. I have just put in a PTA for a Remington 700 AAC-SD 308 so I like seeing what your 308 does while I’m waiting for mine.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Love my Rem700 in 308. Excellent on the pigs. 👊

[@nate_9242]

Are your Subsonics store bought or Reloads? i would love some for Pig control on the hobby farm

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I handload all the subsonics for my 308. Winchester do Subsonic factory ammunition for 308, I haven't used them though

[@nate_9242]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia Awesome, is the a guide book or just years of experience ?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Just from experience mate. There should e some info online regarding TrailBoss best practices