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Going on a texas hog hunt what would you take
29 January 2007, 01:06
p dog shooterGoing on a texas hog hunt what would you take
Going on a hog hunt this spring.<BR>Knowing all will kill a hog.What caliber rifle would you take.<BR>Comments welcome416 taylor338 wm30-06300 sav8x57mm
29 January 2007, 01:11
Charles_HelmWhichever one is your favorite!
29 January 2007, 05:55
bwanamrmThe 8x57 would be my choice as a fun caliber to take!
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29 January 2007, 05:56
StonecreekMatching the configuration of your rilfle (sights, action, etc.) with the hunting conditions is more important than caliber. Both the .416 and the .338 are more powerful than necessary, although they'll certainly kill a hog. Any of the other three calibers, depending on how the rifle is set up, are fully adequate.
You'll be very lucky to kill a hog of 200 lb or more. Any "deer" rifle will do. By the way, more hogs are probably killed with .223's and 7.62x39 than any other calibers.
Have fun!
29 January 2007, 07:11
N E 450 No2I would take my two favorites.
Do you know what distance you will probably shoot?
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29 January 2007, 12:22
WhitworthI would take whatever you find most comfortable, however, that being said, I have used my .416 (rem) on hogs and it has been a load of fun! Nothing wrong with using heavier than ËnormalËcalibers as long as you enjoy yourself and are competant with your firearm choice. The .338 win mag is another good choice...... Necessary? No. Just remember that there is no such thing as overkill -- dead is dead, there are no degrees of dead.....
Oh, and another thing, you can virtually never go wrong with a .30-06!
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29 January 2007, 13:19
Dr BThe 416 Taylor is way over powered but it's my choice. It would be good pratice and fun to shoot
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29 January 2007, 14:10
NBHunter7" Ka-Bar
But tat's just my choice
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29 January 2007, 15:49
375hnhI have a customized P17 Eddystone with a 20" barrel and a really nice full stock, and a Redfield peep sight, that is my favorite hog gun. I have used it on numerous deer in east Texas as well, since the brush is so thick shots are pretty short. Just a real fun gun to shoot. Use what ever is comfortable and have a good time.
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29 January 2007, 16:44
JKeithWell...in the bottomlands of NC I like to use my trusty lever action 30/30. Fast target acquisition and ease of taking shots at multiple piggies....
29 January 2007, 16:48
Redhawk1I would go out an buy a new lever action 45-70. Always a good reason to buy another rifle. But if you are content on taking what you already have, take the 30-06,300 savage or 8x57mm. The other ones listed are just too much in my opinion.
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29 January 2007, 17:28
olarmyAs others have said: "It don't matter". But for my tastes, if the 300 Savage is in a M99, it would go along!
29 January 2007, 18:16
DocI voted for the 30.06.
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29 January 2007, 18:40
jstevensI think a hog hunt is a good place for a levergun, so said .300 Savage. I would probably use a .30-30 myself.
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29 January 2007, 19:01
30378They are all adequate but you really do not need anything that big for hogs. Been killin hogs for over 35 years. Many with a 22LR. Good 243 or 25-05 is enough.
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29 January 2007, 20:46
WyoJoequote:
Originally posted by bwanamrm:
The 8x57 would be my choice as a fun caliber to take!
Same here but loaded with a 200 gr TSX.
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29 January 2007, 22:36
BuglemintodayI voted .30-06.
I just think that even though there are large hogs all across the Lonestar State, nothing will be needed more then .30 to take one down and most hogs killed weigh around 75-150lbs.
Good luck!
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29 January 2007, 22:51
hoghuntingOur place is in E TX, and we've hunted it for years. The largest hog we have taken was just a little over 400 lbs. We have seen some larger, but the majority are less than 200 lbs. Any of the mentioned rifles will work very well. If you are not sure how you will be hunting, I would take a scoped rifle and one with open sights. Good luck.