Hog gun suggestions?
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Hog gun suggestions?
Hi everybody. I'm new to the forum and new to hunting. I'm looking for some advice on a gun for hogs. I'm thinking $300-400 range. I've heard various opinions, everything from "just shoot them in the ear with a. 22" to "they're practically invincible, you're gonna need a big caliber gun to bring of down". What's the truth? Also, what should I put out if I'm gonna try to bait them?
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12 gauge shotgun. nuff said. You can get a remington 870 between 350-400. It will take down deer, hogs, birds, and intruders...
12 gauge shotgun. nuff said. You can get a remington 870 between 350-400. It will take down deer, hogs, birds, and intruders...
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Re: Hog gun suggestions?
if you plan on spot and stalk and closer ranges and do not own many/any other guns, a pump shotgun and 2 bbl.'s can cover hogs and just about anything else. if you want a rifle the fastest handling, easiest carrying, best looking with tons of history and soul would be a lever. for a versatile point blank to 300 yd, gun a carbine length/lighter wt bolt action in a short action caliber like 243,260,7mm08 or 308 work well also. some like semi actions. I'm more of a traditional wood and metal guy. decide on exactly what you want, take your time and do your homework and you should be able to find a nice specimen of the ones I mentioned. an AR NOW is gonna cost more. good luck.
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Hog gun suggestions?
If your walking and stalking 00 buck and 12 gauge.
Best all around gun hands down. 30/30 lever action.
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Best all around gun hands down. 30/30 lever action.
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Re: Hog gun suggestions?
I have a 20ga Remington 870 Express, could I load that with buckshot and use it?
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Yep. I use the same gun in a 12 guage.
I only shoot from 3-20 yards with buckshot. Only walk and stalk. No treestand.
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I only shoot from 3-20 yards with buckshot. Only walk and stalk. No treestand.
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Re: Hog gun suggestions?
Ok, thanks. What size buckshot would be best? Most of the ones I've seen are about the size of the larger one in your avatar, give or take a few pounds...
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Thats everyones preference. All the meat taste good if cared for and prepared right.
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Re: Hog gun suggestions?
00, 000 - some folks like #1's but I always stick with 00.FLoutdoorsman wrote:Ok, thanks. What size buckshot would be best? Most of the ones I've seen are about the size of the larger one in your avatar, give or take a few pounds...
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Re: Hog gun suggestions?
I suggest if you buy a shotgun, buy a few different brands and sizes of buckshot and shoot them on paper thru different choke tubes to see how they pattern at different yardages. I will GUARANTEE you 95% of people never do this, and have no idea how their guns are actually shooting. 3" #1Buck thru a Mod choke tube is the most consistent load for me
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Yep me too.
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Re: Hog gun suggestions?
Ok thanks for the help. I'm gonna grab a box of buckshot next chance I get. Should I aim for the head? I've heard about how tough their shield is.
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Shoot him right in the face. I never had one run EVER.
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Re: Hog gun suggestions?
I have! Use slugs! Buck shot works much better on soft skin deer than leather skin hogs, my opinion. Shot one twice at 20 yards with 12 Ga 3" OO buck while he was on the move and he dropped, recovered, shook it off both times. No blood trail either.Cr0ck1 wrote:Shoot him right in the face. I never had one run EVER.
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Re: Hog gun suggestions?
Yeap all ya need to do is go out on the Balcony and fire off a couple of rounds and you'll be good to go with the intruders.Kortsman wrote:Welcome... Go introduce yourself in the new members area...
12 gauge shotgun. nuff said. You can get a remington 870 between 350-400. It will take down deer, hogs, birds, and intruders...
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