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Posted: Wed Apr 30th, 2008 05:07 pm |
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Hey guys,
I've never been after hogs before but will be in hog country this next month for business and figured I would give it a whirl. Lets hear some recommendations for cartridge size. I just might have to go out and buy a new toy.
Also, what ranges can I expect to be shooting at, is it worth using a scope?
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Brian
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Posted: Wed Apr 30th, 2008 05:15 pm |
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| Darn, I guess all the answers you want, are dependant on where you are hunting. I normally am set up for shots no closer than 50 yards, and no further than 100yards. I use a scope because the hogs normally are working early in the morning or just before dark, and it is better in limited light, but a scope doesn't guarantee anything. I have used a number of centerfire cartridges, but have come to like the 7mm/08 Remington as the best all around rifle. But it doesn't kill any better than the .308, 30-06, .280, 7mm Mag, 30-30 or any of the many others. I normally aim right below the ear, and about an inch behind it. Good Luck!
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Posted: Wed Apr 30th, 2008 08:05 pm |
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I want to add to Chicks reply and say that if in heavy cover i find that open sights work best for quick or snap shots, at least for me. As i stated in your other post, find out what the locals recommend.
Chick made some very good suggestions and i guess it really comes down to comfort for you. I try to purchase firearms that can serve more than one purpose.
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Posted: Sat May 3rd, 2008 04:39 am |
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I love my .44 mag carbine. Im good out to about 125 yards but I hardly see anything farther than that where I hunt.
I put a red dot scope on it. Its short and light and does the job I need it to.
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Posted: Sun May 4th, 2008 10:05 pm |
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Accuracy is all that really matters, just make sure it is sighted in good. I have hunted them with just about everything. I did like hunting them with a crossbow on guam. I know that they are legal in Texas, but not here in Louisiana unless you have a handicap or as old as most of the forum members.
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Posted: Fri Jun 13th, 2008 02:37 pm |
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| hi there here in new zealand, i hunt with 6 dogs we just use a kinfe to kill our hogs but sum times you get a hot head hog and the dogs will bail them so we have to shoot them for that we use a 7.62x39 cal in a single shot rossi the rounds are cheap an most shots are under 30ft heaps of power .other guns i have used that work fine are 44mag, 303 brit, 308 ,3030, 30.06 is to much gun for what we need with dogs
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Posted: Sat Jun 14th, 2008 12:48 am |
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welcome to BOARMASTERS. Now that's a piggy back ride
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Posted: Sat Jun 14th, 2008 10:05 am |
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I was sending a reply to ya and didnt get to finish it yesterday, so, welcome to boarmasters.
On the 7.62x39, i recently aquired a SKS. I ordered a new stock for it and cant wait to take it to the range, then hog hunting. I do enjoy using my 44 mag as well, but my favorite to date is my marlin, chambered in 35 rem.
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 12:02 am |
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| hey have ya been for a play with ya sks ,what did ya think of the 7.62x39 round
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 02:48 am |
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| love it!!!!!
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 03:41 am |
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| I had an SKS, but maybe I have been spoiled by the M14, Mini 14 and the AR15. I found the SKS to be inaccurate and loose feeling, when fired. Plus, it had all the craftsmanship that was found in a dime store toy department. I guess the 7.62X39 round would be good in another rifle. But after competing in NRA Rifle competition, I am very discriminating of accuracy. Last edited on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 03:42 am by Chick
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 04:20 am |
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| in a bolt action or hammer action the 7.62x39 are hard to beat and the hitting power is great ,7.62x39 in ak47 you b lucky to hit a barn , utubes got sum good tests on 7.62x39 vs 223
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 06:09 am |
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| I have shot 95% at 600 yards with an AR15, in the prone position with the aperature sights. I don't think there is a AR or SKS out there that can hang with that. Of course, I was shooting 80gr Match King bullets, loaded to match the rifle, that must be fired single shot, as they were too long to fit the magazine.
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 06:41 am |
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good on ya ,you must be a good shot 80gr is a bit light to be shooting hogs ,wooldnt like to shoot a big boar at 600yards with a 80gr round but in saying that i have kill bulls at 40yards with a 22 cal rimfire it all comes down to shot placement  most deer we shoot with 7.62x39 is under 100yards and hogs under 40feet
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Posted: Sun Jun 29th, 2008 09:15 pm |
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| I got a new toy last year its a Saiga rifle an AK variant in .308 its acurate and if you miss( like I did ) you can empty it and cut down small trees
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