South Carolina deer/hog hunt

just getting back to post a follow up on my SC trip to Bang's Paradise Valley. At the recommendation of our forum leader Chris Rhodes I decided to look into a trip at Bang's Paradise Valley. I contacted Tommy by e-mail and phone and decided to book the trip. This would be a three day hunt for deer, but there was also the caveat of wild boar. Upon arrival and talking with Tommy I was impressed. After talking and going over all the information concerning the hunt I sighted in my rifles. The range was adequate for this with a 50 and 100 yard target. Satisfied that both rifles were shooting well with both guns having three shot groups at 100 yards that you could cover with a dime, it was time for supper. Ariel made a fantastic meal of baked spaghetti which everyone enjoyed (Chris I hope you tipped her well for putting up with you). After dinner Tommy advised me of the plan for the am and said be ready at 5:30. At 5:00 my guide John was up and ready. We rolled out at 5:30 and I was in the Cemetery stand by 5:45. John advised that there were hogs in the area as well as deer. Before there was even enough light to see down the road to the feeders I could see movement. I waited for another 15 to 20 minutes before there was enough light to see. There were several pigs around the feeder all looked decent. A few minutes later a big hog came in. I estimated him to be about 100lbs having never seen one on hoof. I took aim behind the ear with my .308 Stevens and hate to admit it but I missed. 88 yards and I only guess I shot over him. Chris will blame this on "gun show ammo" and he may have some merit there. My guide tracked him in and found no sign of a hit or injury. He then advised me that looking at the track that was a boar at or a little above 200lbs. We headed in to an excellent breakfast made by our cook Ariel. The evening hunt was set for a 5 pm departure. By 4pm there was rain moving through the area. Tommy advised that he would like to have me in the tree about 1/2 hour before the rain ended. I agreed. I was in the stand by 5:30. The rain ended about 30 minutes or so later. About 15 or 20 minutes later a group of three pigs began to feed under the feeder @126 yards. I watched them for about 15 minutes picking out the biggest one. I drew a bead on the white sow and placed the 100 grain .243 Winchester American Whitetail round into her head. She dropped near one leg of the feeder. I texted John and let him know that Porky was down. He asked if I wanted to be picked up to which I advised "Heck No". So I sat and watched. 20 minutes later another group of three pigs show up feeding. I watched them for about 10 minutes or so and decided the rust color boar was the one. Once again the .243 Axis cracked the silence and dropped Wilbur in his tracks. I texted John and said come get me. Before he could get there (less than 15 minutes) three more stepped out. I barely hesitated on this one and took the biggest black boar which also dropped in his tracks. 3 for 3 with a bargain basement rifle ($329 plus a Rifle Basix trigger - .243 Win Savage Axis Stainless Steel with a 3X9 Bushnell scope). Once back at the lodge we took pictures and my guides Rick and John quartered the hogs and packed my cooler full. This was just the first day. My adventures continued on for several more days. I had opportunities on many deer and hogs but I was waiting for something better. I would highly recommend Bang's Paradise Valley to my friends as it is a top notch outfitter. Tommy really goes the extra mile for his hunters and is more than willing to do what it takes to make their time there successful. He even let me use his $800 Nikon bino's and offered me to use his rifle equipped with an S&B scope. I declined as I knew that might result in an addiction as they were the most amazing scopes I have ever looked through at night.