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| bigdogjr4 |
 Nov 26 2011, 10:34 PM
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What do you think is the best hog hunting gun out there. This is Texas, we have wild hogs everywhere I have been hunting or the past 10 years with a .308 Win. Is there any better o a gun out there for short or long distance shots that would be suitable or my 12 year old son to shoot?
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| scipio |
Nov 26 2011, 11:44 PM
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Where are you at in Texas?
-------------------- "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun . . . it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks."
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| bigdogjr4 |
Nov 26 2011, 11:46 PM
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QUOTE(scipio @ Nov 26 2011, 10:44 PM)  Where are you at in Texas? My property backs up to the Red River extending east towards Hagerman Wildlife Refuge -------------------- kids and hunting go hand & hand
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| buckykm1 |
Nov 27 2011, 07:58 AM
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QUOTE(bigdogjr4 @ Nov 26 2011, 10:34 PM) What do you think is the best hog hunting gun out there. This is Texas, we have wild hogs everywhere I have been hunting or the past 10 years with a .308 Win. Is there any better o a gun out there for short or long distance shots that would be suitable or my 12 year old son to shoot? Maybe a 30-06, because you can get the low recoil ammo for it. which would be better for your son, or even a 243, it would do the job on hogs or deer. Kevin -------------------- Never argue with a Idiot, They will bring you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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| Tecumseh |
Dec 7 2011, 05:28 PM
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I use my 444 or 450 Marlin where I go in southeast Georgia, I know that's too much recoil for a 12 year old to mess with but something to think about when he gets older.
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| Oregon Turkey Hunter |
Dec 8 2011, 12:48 AM
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I thought of a 308 right after I read the topic before I read what you posted LOL
Can't go wrong with a 308 243 would be good for him as well. (though i might bee a little bias the 243 is prolly my favorite round LOL) -------------------- Jared
-The hardest things in life come with the most rewards. -Freedom isn't free. www.bethedecoy.com BeTheDecoy Prostaff *** Hunting Prostaff http://www.facebook.com/***-Hunting |
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| okbowman |
Dec 8 2011, 01:57 AM
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There used to be a guy that posted here a lot, don't know where he went. His screen name was Guess. He killed a bunch of hogs in the North Texas area, he almost always used a .243, said he shot them behind and just below the ear. Probably any gun food enough for deer would work for hogs.
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| nyturkeyduster |
Dec 10 2011, 05:45 PM
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 Eat More Meat Group: Administrators Posts: 9,746 Joined: 7-December 04 From: Central New York Member No.: 2,743 |
I agree, a .243 seems like the perfect choice for a kid to pop some pork for the table!
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| Mystery Hunter |
Dec 11 2011, 03:26 PM
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I use a 243 here in East Texas and does a great job on hogs and yotes!
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| Randolph Cox |
Jul 2 2012, 10:51 PM
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.308 would be fine..My 12yr old shoots a .30-06 and has taken 5 hogs with it.He shot his first deer with it when he was 8.But he has a large frame... .308 really doesnt have much kick to it,and my new favorite hog rifle was my 300 win mag.
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