Wild Boar Hunting Report

Millett Sights Hunt at Ron’s Guide Service January 2007
By Steve Langford

On the morning of 16th January 2007, 8 hunters from Millett Sights, a California based scope and mount company visited Ron’s Guide Service in Okeechobee, FL for a hog hunt to test the new model scopes. We were guided by one of Ron’s most capable and courteous young man.

First up to hunt after we were all loaded up on swamp buggy, was Jim Millett the President of Millett Sights using the new ZOOM DOT red dot scope, mounted on a S&W 500 mag handgun. Not long after starting to hunt, we spotted our prey. As several hogs ran out of the brush, Jim took aim at the running lead hog. Just as the pig went into the brush there was a report of Jims hand cannon. We lost track of the pig as it charged back into the heavy brush. We were loaded on the buggy that went around the corner and there we saw the hogs on the trail. One more quick shot by Jim and the first pig was ready for the hunter photos.

Jim Millett takes aim with the ZOOM DOT scope on 500 Mag.

Next up was Big Steve from Pennsylvania using a 45 auto pistol he harvested a nice pig at 30 yards in the heavy brush. He finished the pig off with a fast cut to its neck with a 5 inch knife. He had a great time and is looking forward to the next hunt.

In line for the next pig was JL, Millett’s Project Manager to test the new DMS-1 circle dot 1x4 scope. It was not long before Jorge had a hog running in the open area and JL made one perfect shot at 50 yards at the running pig. One shot, one dead hog. JL affirmed that all the sights’ features worked . Both design and accuracy of the scope contributed to the ease of making a hard running shot.

JL’s quick shot took this porky pig at 50 yards on the run using the new Millett DMS-1 scope.

The next shooter was Art, a good friend from New Mexico using a 45 ACP pistol. Ron’s dogs were trained to bay the hog and Art dispatched the pig in short order.

What could go wrong on a perfect day for hunting when we were all on the swamp buggy not too hot, no bugs and with 8 shooters rearing to fire at their first prey in sight.

The excitement is priceless.

Millett’s Production Supervisor, Marcello chose a 45 pistol for a weapon, loaded with premium ammo and backed with a knife, he took a nice hog. A knife can be an essential and exciting finisher to a good hunt.

I was next in line to try my hand on hog hunting. It was not long before we had some pigs on the run out on the open area, using the DMS -1 scope on the 223 I rifle, I took a lead on the largest one and fired. I did not estimate the true speed of the fast running pig and hit further back than I would have liked, but with a quick follow up shot, the hog was in the bag. A fun and challenging hunt.

The day was a great harvest of 9 hogs from 8 shooters, lots of fun and good credits on the datas of the new scopes. Ron’s guide service took good care of us and made sure that everyone had a wonderful time. Our guide was an expert in his field and did a great job assisting the shooters get their game. We will come back some time soon to repeat this fun and exciting experience.
Ron , thanks from all the guys at Millett Sights.