Looking for a hog gun.

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tailchain

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I have been thinking of getting a dedicated hog gun as my property is being overrun with the critters. My place is in E. Texas and the whole state is overtaken with pigs. I would like to have a fast handling gun in a caliber that would stop a large hog fast with a decent hit in the vitals. I have a Savage 99 in .308 that I had considered using but would like to hear some other recommendations from you guys.
 
Remington 7400 in 30-06! I love mine and with the 10 rnd mag it is devestating when a group shows it's ugly head. I bought it used and it has proved to be extremely reliable. For the price IMO it is hard to beat. I also took a nice 8-point with it this season @ 180+ yrds. I suggest a good 180 grainer for pigs.
 
I would have thought that something like a mini 30 would be what you want, but I don't have pigs here so i would't know. If its less than 200 yards id want a mini 30.
 
If your allowed to hunt with semi-auto, why not an AR?

Its light and short and with the now common 1:7" twist it shoots 69-77gr projectiles very nicely.

If .5.56 is too small they have alot of 6.8 ARs available now.
And .308 of course
basically any Caliber you want

Im partial to the AR platform due to its lightweight, short overall length, and endless customization.
 
He said he wanted to stop them fast. That 7.62x39 won't do that. Oh, it will kill them but they will probably run a while. Same for a .223.
 
He said he wanted to stop them fast. That 7.62x39 won't do that. Oh, it will kill them but they will probably run a while. Same for a .223.??? no one said anything bout a AK an the hollow-points prolly would with head shots as for some reason wild pigs are starting to show there face up here in central illinois.
 
Be nice to try a M-1 Garand in 30.06. Maybe too heavy and long to wheel around for quick shots, but 8 such rounds as fast as you could pull the trigger. Fun and deadly all in one. Just a thought. :cool: Or, how about a Remington 870, 12 gauge, rifled barrel, shooting a sabot round?
 
Hoggin'...

Tailchain--IMHO, your 99 in .308 is dandy for hogs. A .308 is certainly "enough gun for the job," and the 99 will crank out follow-up shots just fine. Not quite as quick as an autoloader, of course, but you need time to re-align the sights and swing the rifle anyhow.

If you need an excuse and have the $$ then by all means get yourself an autoloader for the piggies if that's what you want. But was it me, I wouldn't.
 
I like the remmy 7600 pump in 3006. Fast follow up shots if your lucky enough and the option of iron sights if you would prefer. You can choose between new synthetic black plastic types or some nice glossy walnut.
 
He said he wanted to stop them fast. That 7.62x39 won't do that. Oh, it will kill them but they will probably run a while. Same for a .223.
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The 150lb sow I dropped with 1 shot would disagree with your statement. I shot her with 55gr VMAX out of my AR. It was what I call a Bang-Flop. No tracking, she didn't move. Shot her in the vitals, not behind the ear...
 
The Savage 99 that you have is better or as good as anything else there is. Use your money to find what ammo your 99 likes the best.
 
300 whisper if you hunt from a stand you will be amazed how many you will get before they run. I have got 4 on the corn before they Out the window is good to.
 
I was planing on taking my .308 on the next hog hunt, but i just got an older Marlin 336 in 30-30 and was wandering how that would do?
 
Hey Precision Shooter, what I should have said is they won't always stop them fast. I stand corrected. Actually, I'm suprised a V-Max got thru the fur and fat. Try that on a 350 lb boar charging you and see what happens.
Actually a good lever action 30-30 would work fine and a 99 in 308 even better. But I still like my 7400. No such thing as too much gun IMO.
 
I always thought that a Marlin 1895G .45-70 seemed like an ideal hog gun. Even with mild loadings, a 300-405gr bullet should put plenty of wallop on any pig.
 
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