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i20hogz
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« on: February 28, 2012, 08:35:53 pm » |
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i was going to buy a singel shot rifle to carry on my wheeler for just in case,
I know what brand i want but not sure what caliber i should go with, 44, 45-70, 357,243,308
i would like it to drop a hog running by me at 50 yrds, half the hunts iam on i see hogs running by when the dogs are out on another bay.
thanks
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« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2012, 08:42:35 pm » |
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Might look at the 222 over 20 gauge that is what is on my dads four wheeler. Not over cheap but works well.
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Jgreer
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2012, 08:52:54 pm » |
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I have a marlin lever action 45-70 & it is a great gun its small only 40" long and will hold 5 plus 1 in chamber and I havent had anything run when I pull the trigger and ive killed hogs and deer with it. Its a great gun for close up and has plenty of knock down power
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Wmwendler
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2012, 08:54:55 pm » |
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cant go wrong with a lever action 30-30.
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SwampHunter
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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2012, 08:56:50 pm » |
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243 is a good fast bullet , but like wwwendler said 3030 is a hog killin beast
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biseral
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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2012, 09:09:15 pm » |
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might sound wussy but I hunt with .223 (m16) single shot. No knock down power but the bullet fragments and tumbles. Takes skill but good distance and flat shooting. Dropped a half dozen deer were they stood. I like skill over brute force. 6mm was a good one to semi auto.
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charles
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« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2012, 09:09:28 pm » |
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7.62x39. typical round for the sks and ak. sks rifles are cheap with a good cyclic rate with good punching pwr at close range and out to a couple hundred yds. u can wag them around in the woods, drop them in the mud, sand and rain and they are like the energizer bunny, they just keep firing and firing.
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« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2012, 09:13:16 pm » |
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x2 on the 7.62x39.
Cheap ammo, easy to find and even buy in bulk, well proven round, perfect in my opinion for what your after. Makes a dandy deer round for mid range and closer shots as well and is not bad on the recoil either.
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rgillham
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« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2012, 09:13:55 pm » |
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all the calibers you listed can and will knock a hog down but they will also cripple one up just as easy. all about shot placement. 308 in any rifle is hard to beat. Its a NATO round so there will be ammo out there when there isnt in those other calibers. Also there is a larger selection to choose from at cheaper prices.
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« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2012, 09:31:13 pm » |
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7.62x39. typical round for the sks and ak. sks rifles are cheap with a good cyclic rate with good punching pwr at close range and out to a couple hundred yds. u can wag them around in the woods, drop them in the mud, sand and rain and they are like the energizer bunny, they just keep firing and firing.
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« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2012, 09:36:39 pm » |
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I think I would not go with a single shot. Look at the circuit judge. I am waiting for the 44 to come out. It will accompany my marine 357 with a Burris fast fire.
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« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2012, 09:39:31 pm » |
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If I had one shot on a moving hog out to 50 yards it would be a .44 or a 45/70 but I like all the calibers you listed including the 30-30 except the .243.
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"No man should be allowed to be President who does not understand hogs." - President Harry Truman
“I like hogs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Hogs treat us as equals” - Sir Winston Churchill
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« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2012, 09:42:01 pm » |
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7.62x39. typical round for the sks and ak. sks rifles are cheap with a good cyclic rate with good punching pwr at close range and out to a couple hundred yds. u can wag them around in the woods, drop them in the mud, sand and rain and they are like the energizer bunny, they just keep firing and firing.
i didnt even think to mention sks , i got one an love it , im not big on semi autos but love my sks |
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rgillham
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« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2012, 09:46:09 pm » |
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I dont believe I would want a single shot either. I have a ruger carbine in 44 mag. Its short, light and packs a punch.
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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2012, 09:51:41 pm » |
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Ive got a circuit judge and i love it ! Its short , light to carry, and you can shoot 45 long colt or 410. its hard to beat for close - medium range brush gun. The only problem ive had with it was actually making my self carry it in the brush ! Its such a beautiful gun that i hated to get a scratch on it. I finally convinced myself that that is what i got it for and im sure pleased with the performance on hogs.
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« Reply #15 on: February 28, 2012, 10:06:07 pm » |
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If I had one shot on a moving hog out to 50 yards it would be a .44 or a 45/70 but I like all the calibers you listed including the 30-30 except the .243.
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charles
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« Reply #16 on: February 28, 2012, 10:07:02 pm » |
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7.62x39. typical round for the sks and ak. sks rifles are cheap with a good cyclic rate with good punching pwr at close range and out to a couple hundred yds. u can wag them around in the woods, drop them in the mud, sand and rain and they are like the energizer bunny, they just keep firing and firing.
x2, sounds like you know which end is up huh?  i know which end is the business end and thats all i need to know. |
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i20hogz
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« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2012, 10:35:14 pm » |
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i was thinking of a HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON, never had one but they look well built and could take some abuse,, I like the singel shot easy simple, one shot one kill
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