I don't hunt that much.. maybe once or twice a year, My budget is up to $500, this is for table fare. Help me with Calibers and and Manufacturers.I'm going boar hunting. Wanting a rifle that will match this kind of hunting.?
Consider a Marlin 336 chambered in 30/30.... This rifle is excellent for the brush and close range shooting under 125 yards....
http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/C鈥?/a>
If you will be taking longer shots then consider a Stevens model 200 or the Mossberg 100-ATR chambered in either .270 or .308......
Stevens rifle - scope included....
http://www.savagearms.com/st_200xp_short鈥?/a>
http://www.savagearms.com/st_200xp_long.鈥?/a>
Mossberg 100-ATR - Scope included....
http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_鈥?/a>
http://www.mossberg.com/products/default鈥?/a>
Both of these bolt action rifles can be had scope included for under $500......I'm going boar hunting. Wanting a rifle that will match this kind of hunting.?
I agree with most of the other posters here,the 30-30 or the 30-06 is a pretty good choice.Considering the fact that you do not hunt much I would suggest a 12 ga shotgun,its much more versatile than a rifle.What I mean is if you get invited on another hunt,lets say this time its for pheasant or squirrel,you will be all set.You will have all of your bases covered with a shotgun,from deer to boars and right on down to small game.You can pick up a good used shotgun for well under $500.
Are you planning to hunt brushy areas or open farmland. I do most of my hug hunting at night on farmland with a scoped .308. If you are in the brush, I would go with a 30/30 or 450 marlin, or anything that would be compact and allow for quick follow-up shots. If you are hunting open land, you need a rifle capable of accurate long range shots with enough down range energy.
I agree with Truth and others Caliber doesn't much matter, as long as it's 6.5mm or better, and puts out a bullet of adequate sectional density (.24 or better). Handiness is important, because hog hunting tends to be a close-in affair and can require quickness. There are better options if your budget improves, but within your budget one of the 30-30 carbines is probably your best bet.
For boar hunting, I suggest you look at 30-30's. It doesn't matter what brand. 30-06 is an excellent choice as well, but for me this is more of a long range rife, and normally (at least in my experience) hogs are not that far away. Something else to consider is shot placement, hogs aren't designed like a deer. So put that round just as close to the shoulder as you possibly can. When I'm bowhunting, I actually aim for the shoulder.
It really doesn't take much to put down a pig. My first hunt, all I heard about was how indestructible they were so I loaded for bear. 45-70 and .444 marlin. After dropping a large one and being able to dissect, I wouldn't hesitate to use a .223 with a good bullet. Anything deer capable is more than adequate with a good soft point hunting bullet. The 30-30 recommendations are pretty good for this game.
Being able to use iron sights would be a big benefit. Walking on top of them before you know they're there is pretty common, a high power scope at those ranges are a huge detriment. If you want optics, use an adjustable low/mid power with elevated rings so you can see the iron sights below them.
Shot placement is key as is with any animal. The biggest problem isn't the shoulder blade, it's as far forward as anythings else and just as easily broken. The heart lungs are just a little non-typical for a 4 legged beasty.
More info here http://www.hunting-in-texas.com/learnhog鈥?/a>
Depends if you are hunting the free ranging hogs that typically are under 150 pounds or the trophy pen rasied ';russian boars'; that get up past 300 and 400 pounds.
Most deer rifles are capable of putting down a small hog. But if you're going after the biggest ones - a 30-06 should be the min with preference to a 300winmag, 338winmag, 45/70+P, 12ga slugs, or even the versatile 375HH. You have to punch through that shoulder blade because that's where the vitals are.
The heart and lungs in swine are behind the shoulder meat, bone, and gristle plate. And some pigs out there are..... well, take a look at this, http://www.handypost.info/. Use enough gun, like a 308 to 45-70 situation for single shot stops on this size hog.
Alternatively, the gristle plate thins right at the armpit to allow movement. A hit there from a little back angle, will miss all that shoulder meat and bone as well, to connect with the heart and lungs. American Indians used this trick to take big buffalo with arrows or 44WCF rifles from horseback from a few feet away at a full gallop. Scoped guns can do it from a comfortable distance, with careful shot placement. No details available on the 600 lb hog taken with the 454 Casull, on how many hits or the placement. Regards, Larry.
Jay,
The 30/30 is all you'll need, but just to let you know, you might find a cheap SKS somewhere. The 7.62x39, which is abundant and cheap ammo, is ballistically identical to the 30/30.
If you're going to eat it, make sure it's young. The meat is worthless on the old ones.
Marlin 336 in .30-30. It should run you about $350 new, or could be found used for about $200. Excellent rifles, accurate, reliable, and the .30-30 has enough punch for boar of any type. 223 works well too, but as always, it's about shot placement.
A 30-06 will do the job. Use a 180 gr. round.
You should be able to fine a decent 30-06 at the local Wal Mart or a pretty decent used one, maybe with a scope, at a gun shop.
You're really going to eat this thing? Well, here's some recipes:
http://www.bowhunting.net/susieq/boar.ht鈥?/a>
Consider a Weatherby in .270 or .308
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/69123
I lean more towards the .308 shearly because of the larger diameter. Look here for some info:
http://www.6mmbr.com/308Win.html
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As mentioned by others, I'd go with a 30-06 or .308 made by Remington or Savage. A Marlin in a 30-30 is a good gun too, and I love lever actions.
As for not eating them, you guys are crazy. They're like store bought pork, but much leaner.
All you need is a 30-30 made by Savage or Remington, using a 170 grain bullet.*
a 30-30 or 30-06 with 170 grain and 220 grain will be fine
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