Good Pig hunting gun?

[MalleeFarmer]

^^^good advice from deano

[Mr.Seacucumber]

Firstly Thanks to the mods for allowing me to post, been hoping I would get some fantastic answers like the ones I have got

So yea thanks guys for the advice, I am kinda at the moment tossing up between some kind of leaver action and an .308 Ruger GSR.

I asked him and he said as MalleeFarmer talked mentioned before it will mostly be decently heavy scrub.

For the price (what I have looked at this arvo) I could get a decent jungle carbine for the same price as the Ruger which also kinda makes that choice hard.

[AusTac]

If you do go for a .303/jungle carbine make bloody sure you know what your buying

[Mr.Seacucumber]

If you do go for a .303/jungle carbine make bloody sure you know what your buying

Yea that is one thing aswell, I mean if it is something that has been played with I can not really sure what I am buying which also pushes me to buying a brand new rifle.

[MR. WINCHESTER]

@ MalleeFarmer

Good looking combination; I'm sure it's very effective .....

What is the muzzle blast / report like ?

Are the open sights much of a distraction when looking through the scope ?

[MalleeFarmer]

Muzzle blast seems no different than my Howa .308 with a 24" barrel but it may be louder I just can't tell. Open sights are only visible at 3x zoom and I've found they aren't really a distraction as when you focus on the reticle they seem to "disappear" and go out of focus enough that I don't really notice them.

[Norton]

.243 Win. is Da bomb ....

With heavy pills that is

[Member-Deleted]

Started off as a kid using a .22 and shotgun, I nailed hundreds of pigs with these, now I mainly use a 30/30, although every now and again a .22 magnum, 308 and or 30/06.
I have to say that after many years of pig hunting, I have found the 30/30 to be the best all round calibre for pigs.

[MR. WINCHESTER]

Started off as a kid using a .22 and shotgun, I nailed hundreds of pigs with these, now I mainly use a 30/30, although every now and again a .22 magnum, 308 and or 30/06.
I have to say that after many years of pig hunting, I have found the 30/30 to be the best all round calibre for pigs.

But, it has the trajectory resembling a sad rainbow !

( can understand, if ALWAYS / MOSTLY hunting in thick scrub )

[tom604]

if its even heavy "ish" scrub i would go for a red dot,you dont have to spend a lot on one and the both eyes open shooting gives you great area awareness, just read what i just typed,,,area awareness but you get what i mean any gun that [url]you like[/url] will serve

[Blu333]

7600P in .308. Short OAL, easy to point in the scrub, light and easy to lug around, plenty of knock down power and of coarse a quick follow up if needed.

Ive taken pigs anywhere from 20-200m with mine, anyone who is telling you a pump is no good at a pig sized target at 200m is just blaming there tools.

But of coarse each to there own, the best one is one you are comftable with.

[MalleeFarmer]

I think quite possibly that the 30/30 is not so much the ultimate pig caliber but it comes in the ultimate pig hunting combo the lever action carbine and a reasonably punchy .30cal. That said if this is one of many rifles and you're buying it just for pig hunting a .30/30 lever will be a great if not even perfect rig. But If it's a first rifle and you May do hunting with it other than pigging I'd go with the Ruger GSR you have mentioned it's got oodles of knockdown a 10rd mag, setup for a scout scope (very fast target acquisition) and a handy length for scrub work. Win win. Also I don't own a GSR but I would like one just that I have 2 .308s already and don't think the .223 does the scout rifles purpose justice

[Baronvonrort]

I would go a .243 for pigs.

Terrain under 100 years a Red dot like Aimpoint or Eotech, over 100 get a scope, not too difficult to change optics.

[deanp100]

There is a miroku MLR 308 on used guns right now. Made in the 80's with a steel receiver. This is my choice and I have had one for 34 years. You should get one as well.

Deano

[snag]

Hey there Mr Seacucumber,
for what it's worth, I've been using a Winchester model 94 .30/30 on close range pigs for the last 35 years or so and have never been tempted to change. Up to 100 yards or so the open sights are more than accurate enough and very quick to use when you have a mob running every whichway. For longer range shooting, I've settled on my .25/06 with 100 grainers. Very close in performance to a .270 or 6.5x55, but is so flat shooting that I don't really have to adjust elevation for distance - just aim it a smidgeon higher for really long shots and it finds the mark. I do have to say, however, that a good old ex-mil 6.5x55 or .303 have taken shedloads of pigs with no fuss either. Really, it's whatever you're comfortable with.

snag

[GLS_1956]

I've gone hog, feral pig, hunting just once in my life. I carried an Interarms Mark-X Mauser in 308 Winchester, since we didn't even see a porker I wish I had taken the Steven's Favorite in 22LR since it is a lot lighter gun to tote around. In addition to the 308 I carried the guns that the 5 of us had were one Winchester 94 in 30/30, one Marlin 336 in 35 Remington, one Colt AR-15 in 223Remington. and one Remington 870 12 gauge pump. Two of the guys also carried handguns one was a S&W 22 revolver with a 4 inch barrel the other was a Ruger Blackhawk in 357.

The two guys with most of the hog kills were the one with the Marlin in 35 Remmy and the AR-15 in 223Rem, they were the land owner and his son BTW, booth had taken dozens of the swine with their respective guns. We were hunting in mostly scrub trees with some bordering open space that might have reached 150 to 200 yards, but that no pigs had ever been shot at a distance greater than 70 paces. Oh yeah in Oklahoma pigs are a nuisance animal and can be take year round without a hunting license.

[Mr.Seacucumber]

Thanks for the replys again guys

Has anyone ever used a 7615p before? They seem like a good mix between speed and usability. As in the speed of a lever action and the ability to take magazines like a normal rifle. Just wondering thanks!

[Wm.Traynor]

Thanks for the replys again guys

Has anyone ever used a 7615p before? They seem like a good mix between speed and usability. As in the speed of a lever action and the ability to take magazines like a normal rifle. Just wondering thanks!

As a 7600 owner, albeit in 308, I can tell you that cleaning one is a performance. In addition, I have heard terrible reports about the quality control. That said, mine is perfectly OK but it's buyer beware mate.
Good Luck

[zobster]

Me and my uncle used to shoot pigs in Malaysia and we've only got a Remington semi-auto shotgun. Therefore I would say the best would be a semi-auto shotgun loaded with 00 buckshot.

[deanp100]

What is best, and what we are allowed to have is two entirely different things.

[Baronvonrort]

Thanks for the replys again guys

Has anyone ever used a 7615p before?

The guy in this video might be using one, if he was certified for aerial culling he would have Cat D and not shot the pig which entered the water along with turning back to finish off the one he wounded.
You start at the back of the pack and work forward which is another sign he is not certified for aerial culling with Cat D.

It shows the .223 is fine for the smaller pigs but a bit marginal for the bigger ones which is why I suggest a .243.

Enjoy-
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=519_1353508624

[Hatter]

I think quite possibly that the 30/30 is not so much the ultimate pig caliber but it comes in the ultimate pig hunting combo the lever action carbine and a reasonably punchy .30cal.

Good as long as you're using it at the ranges it's intended to be used at.

Just don't be the guy who buys one then bitches its crappy at 300 - 400 yard shots

[MalleeFarmer]

I think quite possibly that the 30/30 is not so much the ultimate pig caliber but it comes in the ultimate pig hunting combo the lever action carbine and a reasonably punchy .30cal.

Good as long as you're using it at the ranges it's intended to be used at.

Just don't be the guy who buys one then bitches its crappy at 300 - 400 yard shots

Agreed Which is why my suggestion was for something in the family of .308 and .30-06 cases. From the .243 but Preferably from .260 up any of these in a short bolt rifle gives in my mind the ultimate in versatility

[Die Judicii]

Something that most members would probably agree with is ,,,,,,,,,,,,,

The best or "Good" pig hunting gun is the one that you happen to be holding when you see pigs.

Over many years there have been multitudes of grunters shot with all manner of firearms.
So unless you go out specifically after pigs (in which case you make your choice beforehand) and in the case of landowners, you never know where or when pigs will pop up.
In which case it becomes "opportunistic"

Not that I recommend it by far,,, but a great many porkers have been dropped by the humble old .22 lr in the above mentioned way.

[Browning]

I previously owned a BLR 308 and had a number of scopes on it.... Seriously lovely rifle to walk to scrub and shoot with but I just never could find the right ammo for it, it wa s a pig to clean and ultimately not quite as accurate as I expected..
Eventually changed to a Ruger GSR with an aimpoint.... Love it!!!
Instantly accurate, swings nicely and tough as nails (gets knocked around on the quad a bit)
A mate of mine has a Remington 7600P and in his hands it rarely misses... His works really well, but one of the reasons I went with the GSR is because of the reliability..
I agreed with "Deanos" post earlier in that I think a rifle is all "mental" and whether the pigs are running or ya get lucky and their sitting still, having confidence in what's in your hand makes a bigger difference than the brand..

[hughston]

WFA-1 straight pull would be fun, comes in either 223 or 300aac, from Warwick firearms, bit expensive but and wait time to build, also legal on cat b license depending on you state.

[deanp100]

I previously owned a BLR 308 and had a number of scopes on it.... Seriously lovely rifle to walk to scrub and shoot with but I just never could find the right ammo for it, it wa s a pig to clean and ultimately not quite as accurate as I expected..
Eventually changed to a Ruger GSR with an aimpoint.... Love it!!!
Instantly accurate, swings nicely and tough as nails (gets knocked around on the quad a bit)
A mate of mine has a Remington 7600P and in his hands it rarely misses... His works really well, but one of the reasons I went with the GSR is because of the reliability..
I agreed with "Deanos" post earlier in that I think a rifle is all "mental" and whether the pigs are running or ya get lucky and their sitting still, having confidence in what's in your hand makes a bigger difference than the brand..

Exactly. I started with a savage 99 243 as a serious hunting gun. Probably one of Americas most loved guns and I hated it. Couldn,'t hit a thing with it. Went the MLR and it just fit me. Others don't like them. Pick up a few, try them, throw them up to the shoulder and the right fit should jump out at you. If it doesn't, buy it, use it and if it doesn't excite you sell it.

[Mr.Seacucumber]

WFA-1 straight pull would be fun, comes in either 223 or 300aac, from Warwick firearms, bit expensive but and wait time to build, also legal on cat b license depending on you state.

That is a gorgeous rifle though, wonder how it performs.

[happyhunter]

What is your uncle using? Seeing he is taking you pig hunting.

[VICHunter]

I previously owned a BLR 308 and had a number of scopes on it.... Seriously lovely rifle to walk to scrub and shoot with but I just never could find the right ammo for it, it wa s a pig to clean and ultimately not quite as accurate as I expected.

That's a shame, a takedown BLR especially would be a great scrub gun.

What sort of groups are you talking here?