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This past weekend, I had the opportunity to shoot the FLIR T-60 and kill a hog with it as well. The unit was sent to me for testing by Sierra Pacific Innovations. They stock some of FLIR's original units, which were designed to be used in tandem with a Trijicon 4 X 32 ACOG. The body housing...

TNVC sent me the new Torch Pro IR illuminator for field testing this past week. I was on my way to CSAT to demo Paul Howe and Bill Wilson, so I also was given the LDI SPIR and DBal D2 for comparison, but due to very limited time with the devices, I was only able to make some short unpolished...

As many of you know, Wild River Ranch has forged a whole new niche in the tactical hog hunting scene. Ours is the only guide service, and tactical testing facility in the world now to team up with TNVC (and others), to offer both the sale of NV and thermal devices and accessories, and training...

As you have seen in previous postings, TNVC held this class in Victoria, Texas, on the grounds of Wild River Ranch’s tactical training facility. A hog hunt was also provided for the instructors, to prove a concept that will be considered for future courses. The idea is that we will offer a...

We just completed our 2012 Hunts for Heroes, Easter weekend. 3 wounded servicemen came to the ranch for our annual donated hog hunt. I really enjoy doing this and its my best attempt at showing my gratitude to guys like this, who have sacrificed in ways many Americans could never even...

I had the good fortune of being invited to TNVC's first-ever civilian Night Vision training course. What a great experience. I decided to drive from Texas to Georgia, since I was bringing SBR’s, suppressors, and several night vision devices. One of the attendees told a harrowing tale of his...

Enjoy... I think this is the first ever split screen, NV / thermal image video. <span style="color: #FF0000">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6_yT0GzJ8w</span>

I have been killing hogs on my ranch, using NV and thermal for about 5 years now. In that time, I have come to love the 6.8 X 43mm. It started out with many detractors, but even I have been made a believer....of course, provided that you know the limitations of lower BC bullets. This 255 lb...

It's time again for the Wild River Ranch Hunts for Heroes (HFH) hog hunt. First, I have to say a word or two about why I do this: Taking wounded veterans on a hunt is just one small way that I can show my gratitude for anyone that would sacrifice so much for me and for you. These people...

I shot this boar last Saturday. It was a little foggy and he crossed a road, near the very back of a food plot. I saw his nose, and then raised the rifle. He was at least 230 yards, because that is where the food plot ends. I walked it off, and got 247 yards, but my stride is probably not...

<span style="font-weight: bold">Remember, these are all "free-range" deer. Management is the only thing we do to improve the herd. We don't trap them or fence them in. With the worst drought in Texas' recorded history now almost behind us, I can say that these guys did not suffer as much as...

Thought you guys might get a kick out my new hand held search device. I call her "HELGA." As usual, the 6.8 X 43 mm shooting Barnes 85 grain TSX's at 3100 FPS knocked both of these pigs down and no follow up shot was necessary. Time and time again, I get one shot knockdowns with the 6.8 using...

I finally went for it. I could not take the heat so to speak, LOL. My good friend and colleague, Victor at TNVC, was gracious enough to send me the TAM-14 for T & E this month. After one night in the field on a dark moon, it became evident that this device would increase my hog killing %...

This might be a good time to do a review of the "state of the 6.8." What is my purpose? Well, there have been many changes since the first 6.8 Performance test I helped host at Wild River Ranch. I think it would be wise to help update those who have bought 6.8's and those still trying to sort...