Pick a gun to go hog hunting with ($2000 or less)

[SMKR]

I would say it depends on what type of hunting you plan on doing. If walking around or night hunting a semi auto that isn't overly heavy is nice. Although when I try to walk up on pigs in brush I prefer a large bore pistol. If hunting from a stand I prefer a nice sturdy bolt action either in 22-250 or occasionally 30-06 to get the two or three for one shot.

It's 4500 acres in between Junction and Fredericksburg. Mainly hog, and some smaller varmint.

[SMKR]

Can I get that at Walmart?

[Trip McNeely]

Can I get that at Walmart?

Hellyeah, you can even put it on lay-away.

[cobra93teal]

Because of weight I would leave my AR10 at home...my AR15 in 458 SOCOM or 50 Beowulf

[CJ]

AR10 suppressed for blind and stationary/longer range hunting. 7.5" .223 SBR suppressed for walking long distances, and a .500 magnum for brush stalking.

[Trick Pony]

I'm thinking about trying out my new Contender pistol setup next time I go hog hunting. 14" .357 Maximum with 180 grain pills at 1800+.

[CJ]

I'm thinking about trying out my new Contender pistol setup next time I go hog hunting. 14" .357 Maximum with 180 grain pills at 1800+.

Ever consider a 10mm magnum barrel? 180gr @ 1800 or so, but .400" diameter.

[Trick Pony]

Ever consider a 10mm magnum barrel? 180gr @ 1800 or so, but .400" diameter.

That's something I'd definitely be interested in if I see one that's a good deal.

[CJ]

That's something I'd definitely be interested in if I see one that's a good deal.

velocity is highly dependent on barrel length for all of these calibers. But 10mm magnum is a beast. However, .41 magnum is a little easier to get brass for and close to the same ballistics. .454 is also a beast if you run across a decent deal.

[brandon01rt]

Dpms lr 308 I built.
170 yard shot from a picnic table as a rest. Broke her spine and was able to walk up for the kill shot. 60+ lbs and I've got lots of sausage. Lol

[YALE]

That's something I'd definitely be interested in if I see one that's a good deal.

velocity is highly dependent on barrel length for all of these calibers. But 10mm magnum is a beast. However, .41 magnum is a little easier to get brass for and close to the same ballistics. .454 is also a beast if you run across a decent deal.

There's a long barrel .480 Ruger Super Redhawk at the gun shop.

[jyro]

I've been using a .17 in the head around the ear. They mostly never move from that spot after shot there. The only drawback is how the bullet on the .17 moves with distance or wind so I try to get as close as possile. At 15-17 a box of 50 their a bargin and you can still find them on the shelf.

[CJ]

A rimfire on hogs, that's a new one.

[Lone Sailor]

A rimfire on hogs, that's a new one.

Must be piglets.


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[jyro]

when hit right

it pops the eyes out of 300 pounders