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Wmwendler
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« Reply #20 on: April 02, 2013, 11:12:06 pm » |
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30/30 lever action.....Marlin or Winchester model 94. No need to go any larger caliber than that with hogs. Use good ammo and it will bring down any hog with average shot placement. A head shot is ideal, but neck, spine, lungs and even liver will get the job done. Don't let the myths fool you, it will penetrate the shield on boar hogs if you cant take a head shot for some reason. Just use good ammo, I prefer Winchester super x 150 grain. Stay away from Federal. The government and the 30/30 ammo.
The marlin action and trigger mechanism is more reliable, it can take abuse, dirt, and lack of cleaning better than the Winchester. You can also mount a scope more easily on the marlin if you ever wanted to.
The Winchester model 94 is lighter, and in my opinion it shoulders, aims, and shoots more naturally and more accurately than the marlin. I hold this belief, even though I was started on a marlin as a kid, and a Marlin is what I shoot most of the time. Its action and trigger mechanism are plenty reliable with occasional cleaning.
Both are built sturdy and would will make excellent clubs. Sorry, i'm thinking about the federals again......haha.
Waylon
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