duncan61 wrote:plus one for .243W
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Ok, thanks duncan61
Sounds like its settling between the .243 and the .308
duncan61 wrote:plus one for .243W
SCJ429 wrote:I'm not going there.....
If I was starting out I would stay away from lever actions, big bores like 45/70s and old military rifles. A nice modern bolt action will build confidence and allow you to hit things with precision. Ruger also make a mini Mauser action if you like the look of the control feed M70 Winchester. Ruger have really picked up their act in regards to their barrel making. On this forum, others will tell you about some outstanding results they have had with their Rugers.
SCJ429 wrote:No, you don't have Razorbacks prowling around. An 80 kilo pig is a pretty big pig for me and I would have no qualms shooting it with a 243. I shot one about this size a while ago with a 7mm Rem Mag and it did not much more damage than I have seen with the 6mm. Of course the extra power is handy for difficult shots or when you don't hit them exactly where you planned to. Keep the ranges sensible and place your shots and the 243 is fine for heart lung or brain shots.
bigfellascott wrote:Just get the 308 cheap to run, ammo's available in every gun shop I've ever been in and a good variety of projectile options too.
KISS!
SCJ429 wrote:bigfellascott wrote:Just get the 308 cheap to run, ammo's available in every gun shop I've ever been in and a good variety of projectile options too.
KISS!
You don't think that the 222 is a good choice for a bloke starting out with his first centrefire?
bigfellascott wrote:SCJ429 wrote:bigfellascott wrote:Just get the 308 cheap to run, ammo's available in every gun shop I've ever been in and a good variety of projectile options too.
KISS!
You don't think that the 222 is a good choice for a bloke starting out with his first centrefire?
No not for use on pigs I don't.
SCJ429 wrote:bigfellascott wrote:Just get the 308 cheap to run, ammo's available in every gun shop I've ever been in and a good variety of projectile options too.
KISS!
You don't think that the 222 is a good choice for a bloke starting out with his first centrefire?
bladeracer wrote:SCJ429 wrote:bigfellascott wrote:Just get the 308 cheap to run, ammo's available in every gun shop I've ever been in and a good variety of projectile options too.
KISS!
You don't think that the 222 is a good choice for a bloke starting out with his first centrefire?
I think .222Rem could be an okay choice for somebody that is already experienced shooting pigs with heavy stuff, not for starting out.
bigfellascott wrote:If the Op's worried about recoil out of a 308 just use the 125gn Sierra Factory ammo or the 130gn TNT speers the recoils quite comfortable using those lighter projectiles in a 308 (heavier projectiles = more felt recoil as a rule) - KISS!
duncan61 wrote:put a 230gn Failsafe in the 338LP and see what it does.The 22/250 does go hard
ScottyD wrote:GQshayne wrote:I could not say how many pigs I have shot with a .243Win. Started using one in 1985. I do hear people say it is too small for big pigs, but I will disagree. I wonder if they have used a .243 themselves sometimes. I have shot plenty of big pigs with it, many with only one shot. It is also a good choice for dogs, as it has a good trajectory, which 30/30 etc do not have. Good calibre to cover both in my opinion.
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Cheers GQshayne
There's another nod to the .243. How big would you say the biggest pig was that you shot with that calibre? And can I ask, how quickly did it drop?
GQshayne wrote:ScottyD wrote:GQshayne wrote:I could not say how many pigs I have shot with a .243Win. Started using one in 1985. I do hear people say it is too small for big pigs, but I will disagree. I wonder if they have used a .243 themselves sometimes. I have shot plenty of big pigs with it, many with only one shot. It is also a good choice for dogs, as it has a good trajectory, which 30/30 etc do not have. Good calibre to cover both in my opinion.
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Cheers GQshayne
There's another nod to the .243. How big would you say the biggest pig was that you shot with that calibre? And can I ask, how quickly did it drop?
bigfellascott wrote:Just get the 308 cheap to run, ammo's available in every gun shop I've ever been in and a good variety of projectile options too.
KISS!