GLS_1956 wrote:Oklahoma has passed a law allowing for the hunting of feral pigs/hogs 24/7, no license required, just need land owner's permission. I've got two .223/5.56mm rifles, Ruger'sMini-14 and their SR-556, but if the swine run over 200 lbs I'd probably opt for the 308 Mark X Mauser.
brett1868 wrote:I know nothing of the 35 Whelen but you got me curious so I'll do some reading.
Also, why do I get the feeling Brett is about to buy a 35 whelan?
Baz460 wrote:Brett. Most of the pigs I shoot are around the 30 yds
Strikey wrote:Can't believe no one has mentioned the venerable Winchester 94, 30.30, a light fast handling lever action with more than enough hitting power for pigs under 100yds, minimal recoil compared to some of the big bangers mentioned so allows for quick follow up shots especially when you spring a mob of pigs I don't get the time these days to go out chasing pigs but would love a dollar for every pig my old 94 has rolled ,
Oldbloke wrote:Strikey wrote:Can't believe no one has mentioned the venerable Winchester 94, 30.30, a light fast handling lever action with more than enough hitting power for pigs under 100yds, minimal recoil compared to some of the big bangers mentioned so allows for quick follow up shots especially when you spring a mob of pigs I don't get the time these days to go out chasing pigs but would love a dollar for every pig my old 94 has rolled ,
+1. But I would be happy to use the 223 for smaller ones and the 3006 with 180 gainers for bigger stuff these days.
MR. WINCHESTER wrote:Has the .243 Winchester been mentioned ?
Gwion wrote:Oldbloke wrote:Strikey wrote:Can't believe no one has mentioned the venerable Winchester 94, 30.30, a light fast handling lever action with more than enough hitting power for pigs under 100yds, minimal recoil compared to some of the big bangers mentioned so allows for quick follow up shots especially when you spring a mob of pigs I don't get the time these days to go out chasing pigs but would love a dollar for every pig my old 94 has rolled ,
+1. But I would be happy to use the 223 for smaller ones and the 3006 with 180 gainers for bigger stuff these days.
I'm not an experienced pig hunter or anything, but wouldn't having on rifle for all your encounters on one hunt be easiest?
WayneO wrote:For me its my .303 Mk 4 with a synthetic stock, 18" barrel and a custom made ghost ring site with illuminated front pin. I shoot .215g Woodleigh soft's at 1950fps.
I have taken lots of Warthog and bush-pig with her. Now I need to start building her twin sister over here
scotty87 wrote:I'm planning on a European cartridge for my "NT rifle", for pigs and bigger things, am stuck on the idea of a 9.3 x 62 with blued/dark metal in a walnut stock.
<<Genesis93>> wrote:You know when you say Euro cartridge.... that covers dozens of chamberings from awesome 5.6mm bangers to 12.7mm boomers and up to 700H&H Nitro.... but I know by Euro most think of the 9 and 9.3mm offerings.