Wild Pig, or Boar.

ManlyTexan · 05-03-2008, 04:55 PM

Over run with wild pigs or boar. What is the best gun to use?

neophyte · 05-03-2008, 05:07 PM

ManlyTexan: Sir; me and my shooting partner

If it weren't so darn far we could and would help you "thin" your herd

dadgumit
Chase them with handguns. .357 or .44. Ruger would be the make

Sooner Shooter · 05-04-2008, 12:03 AM

I'd love to have property to hunt that's overrun with hogs! My preference on caliber would be just a small caliber deer rifle with at least 100 grains for small hogs. Big hogs 150 or more........243------30/06

Midas · 05-04-2008, 12:24 AM

Any of your deer rifles will work

Farmer · 05-04-2008, 07:01 AM

Hi,

Fir the last few years my place has been heavy with hogs. Me and A shooting buddy if mine have dealt with most at about a hundred a year.

I use a 223 he uses a 22-250, but we have many years experience and are confident with shot placement and rarely shoot aver 150 yards. Very few get away, but a 243 is probably better, especially if longer range is normal.

This is a 40 pound hog from 30 yards with 55gn softies.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...2/Image005.jpg
Warning - Graphic photo

neophyte · 05-04-2008, 07:19 AM

Farmer: Sir; that hawg has been shot?

Not much 'food' meat spoiled

Good posting and thanks for the picture

Windwalker · 05-04-2008, 08:08 AM

ManlyTexan, what is the average size of the hogs there and what will be the average range and the maximum range you will be shooting? If they run from 50 lbs. to l50 lbs. any of your deer rifles should be adequate. If you have some of the 450 lb. wild boars you might need one of the larger magnums, a.35 cal., or a 45-70 especially if you are going to be hunting on the ground where he could get to you.

forgunsandgame · 05-04-2008, 12:39 PM

Any deer rifle that you shoot accurately will work just fine. A bullet right behind the ear generally drops them right where they're standing.

sbowers5 · 05-04-2008, 04:14 PM

Mr. texan i live in southeast ok probably not to far from you and if you will let me know where you live by pm i will be glad to come down and bring a few of my rifles for you to try out and help you delute the hog population on your property also.
steve

338RemUltraMag · 05-04-2008, 04:37 PM

I wish we had wild hogs in maryland...

05-03-2008, 04:55 PM	#1
ManlyTexan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Texas Near the Home of The B1B Bomber. Posts: 14	Wild Pig, or Boar. Over run with wild pigs or boar. What is the best gun to use?

05-03-2008, 05:07 PM	#2
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: clt, NC Posts: 1,646	partner ManlyTexan: Sir; me and my shooting partner If it weren't so darn far we could and would help you "thin" your herd dadgumit Chase them with handguns. .357 or .44. Ruger would be the make __________________ Craig By the standards of most

05-04-2008, 12:03 AM	#3
Sooner Shooter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 252	I'd love to have property to hunt that's overrun with hogs! My preference on caliber would be just a small caliber deer rifle with at least 100 grains for small hogs. Big hogs 150 or more........243------30/06 __________________ Save the drama for your mama!

05-04-2008, 12:24 AM	#4
Midas Shoot 'Em Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,147 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	Any of your deer rifles will work __________________ Think before you post! "Stupid is as stupid does"-Forrest Gump Member Of The Billy And T Fan Club

05-04-2008, 07:01 AM	#5
Farmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Limbri NSW Au Posts: 234	Hi, Fir the last few years my place has been heavy with hogs. Me and A shooting buddy if mine have dealt with most at about a hundred a year. I use a 223 he uses a 22-250, but we have many years experience and are confident with shot placement and rarely shoot aver 150 yards. Very few get away, but a 243 is probably better, especially if longer range is normal. This is a 40 pound hog from 30 yards with 55gn softies. http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...2/Image005.jpg Warning - Graphic photo __________________ Cheers, Rob

05-04-2008, 07:19 AM	#6
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: clt, NC Posts: 1,646	hawg Farmer: Sir; that hawg has been shot? Not much 'food' meat spoiled Good posting and thanks for the picture __________________ Craig By the standards of most

05-04-2008, 08:08 AM	#7
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,145	ManlyTexan, what is the average size of the hogs there and what will be the average range and the maximum range you will be shooting? If they run from 50 lbs. to l50 lbs. any of your deer rifles should be adequate. If you have some of the 450 lb. wild boars you might need one of the larger magnums, a.35 cal., or a 45-70 especially if you are going to be hunting on the ground where he could get to you. __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it

05-04-2008, 12:39 PM	#8
forgunsandgame Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12	Any deer rifle that you shoot accurately will work just fine. A bullet right behind the ear generally drops them right where they're standing.

05-04-2008, 04:14 PM	#9
sbowers5 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: sawyer, ok Posts: 199	Mr. texan i live in southeast ok probably not to far from you and if you will let me know where you live by pm i will be glad to come down and bring a few of my rifles for you to try out and help you delute the hog population on your property also. steve __________________ For those who never fought for it, freedom has a taste the protected will never know.

05-04-2008, 04:37 PM	#10
338RemUltraMag Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cumberland, MD USA Posts: 199	I wish we had wild hogs in maryland...

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