Hog hunting calibers?

[CHRONICcartman]

I am wanting a semi-auto to go hog hunting. I have three 30 calibers but they're all WWII firearms and I don't want to mod them. One of them is a M44 Mosin carbine, it has a new stock because the original stock was beat to hell... so that could actually be actually option but I would ideally want a semi-auto. I have a AR with a 20in bull barrel but I think .223 is just too small. I've thought about to PTR91 or the FAL. FAL has a drawback on the fact the glass would go on top of the top cover and every time it's cleaned you have to resize sight in. AR 10's are expensive.

What calibers would you recommend and what semi-auto would you recommend?

 

[ed308]

.223 will work but too small IMO. AR10 are great but heavy. Consider a 6.8 upper to use with your lower. You'll also need a different mag or just use a regular PMAG with only 5 rounds. 80% of the power of a .308. Hornady's 120 gr SST is an excellent choice for big hogs. 6.5 Grendel is another good choice. .450 & 458 are great choices as well. A lot of people like 300 BO as well. But it's limited in range.

PSA usually has 6.8 that are affordable and good quality. If you decide to build your own upper with a barrel of your choice, consider AR Performace barrels. Very accurate, almost match quality for around $200.

 

[Hoji]

Or you could use the search function and look at what was said in the multitudes of threads on this very topic.

 

[35Remington]

Or you could use the search function and look at what was said in the multitudes of threads on this very topic.

Exactly what I came here to say. We are happy to help you, but show enough respect to do some reading and learning before asking a question that is so basic that Google could cover it.

While I'm here, if you just want to new gun, get a new gun, but your old guns will work just fine.

 

[CHRONICcartman]

Exactly what I came here to say. We are happy to help you, but show enough respect to do some reading and learning before asking a question that is so basic that Google could cover it.

While I'm here, if you just want to new gun, get a new gun, but your old guns will work just fine.

I'm just not sure I can hit a hog at 2-300 yards with iron sights.. I can hardly even shoot 100 yards since most ranges don't allow FMJ and most ammo I see is FMJ.. So I don't ever get to see where I'm at accuracy wise at those longer distances.

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[Rebel]

Victorinox Classic

 

[Whistler]

I'm just not sure I can hit a hog at 2-300 yards with iron sights.. I can hardly even shoot 100 yards since most ranges don't allow FMJ and most ammo I see is FMJ.. So I don't ever get to see where I'm at accuracy wise at those longer distances.

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Doubt you'll be shooting many hogs at 2-300 yards. If they're like the hogs around here they pretty much only come out at night, lights or NV out to 300 yards starts to run into money. I hunt from stands overlooking feeders maybe 50-60 yards, gamecams tell me what time they're coming around. There are many threads here on the topic but figure out where/how before you try to figure out which.

 

[CHRONICcartman]

Doubt you'll be shooting many hogs at 2-300 yards. If they're like the hogs around here they pretty much only come out at night, lights or NV out to 300 yards starts to run into money. I hunt from stands overlooking feeders maybe 50-60 yards, gamecams tell me what time they're coming around. There are many threads here on the topic but figure out where/how before you try to figure out which.

Well obviously you can tell that very never been yet. I have a omega land in Limestone County that has hogs. I've always wanted to hunt them. I'm not sure if we have a stand there. I will do some digging. Thanks.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Ive shot them with all sorts of stuff. I've also killed some without a gun at all. Some platforms and calibers leave more leeway for error that others. Mosin with iron sights should be plenty out to 2-300 if you practice a little.

Why not just get an inexpensive scope for your AR and use some good ammo? 556 is enough if you have good placement.

If you're looking for a fun platform ... I've shot them w/ an SBR'ed 8.5" 300 Blackout AR before. It's a fun platform but I wouldn't take it past 200 myself - based on my abilities with it.

My advice would be to understand at what range you're confident with what you already have and get that close to the hogs. Being close makes for a more fun hunt anyway.

 

[Moonpie]

Oh you mean actual rifle calibers.

Pretty much any center fire caliber will do.
Real Men use an M-1 Garand. With bayonet. HA!

I thought you were talking about the kind of hogs Glockster69 likes to hunt down at the Dew Drop Inn.
He uses a thick wallet.

 

[CHRONICcartman]

Oh you mean actual rifle calibers.

Pretty much any center fire caliber will do.
Real Men use an M-1 Garand. With bayonet. HA!

I thought you were talking about the kind of hogs Glockster69 likes to hunt down at the Dew Drop Inn.
He uses a thick wallet.

Well I'm pretty sure I would rather not get that close to a big ol' hog!

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[vmax]

you want a large caliber semi auto that won't break the bank or your back?
Remington 742 in 30-06
you can buy them all day for under $300 and they are good rifles

now it won't be tacticool but it'll get the job done

 

[Nate C]

I recommend a lever-action in 30-30 or 35 Remington.

 

[Wyldman]

Nuke 'em from orbit, just to be sure.

Crush, kill, mangle, maim, destroy.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

...
Real Men use an M-1 Garand. With bayonet. HA! ...

You got the hamster wheel spinning with the bayonet comment. That could be fun...

 

[vmax]

I recommend a lever-action in 30-30 or 35 Remington.

Out to 100 yards

 

[TX69]

I am wanting a semi-auto to go hog hunting. I have three 30 calibers but they're all WWII firearms and I don't want to mod them. One of them is a M44 Mosin carbine, it has a new stock because the original stock was beat to hell... so that could actually be actually option but I would ideally want a semi-auto. I have a AR with a 20in bull barrel but I think .223 is just too small. I've thought about to PTR91 or the FAL. FAL has a drawback on the fact the glass would go on top of the top cover and every time it's cleaned you have to resize sight in. AR 10's are expensive.

What calibers would you recommend and what semi-auto would you recommend?

DPMS type AR10's used to be expensive. PSA has pushed that market much lower by swamping it with low QC DPMS type class parts kits and complete rifles. Buyer beware if you get into that market.

This has in turn forced others in this market to come up with either new products or lower their prices to compete. ARmalite came out with their "Defensive" or "Defense" line of products which is just their Eagle Arms products relabeled. That last statement is a good guess at what they have done since I do not have direct knowledge that it is true but it is easy to see that it matches up.

They have a DefAR-10 for $999 which is an extremely nice ARmalite rifle with a smudge on the finish. The warranty is lowered to one year.

Everything else you're considering is a fixed cost past the cost of the rifle itself so what you add to your rig is on you. So what are we talking here? With the cost of the entire rig and gear the cost of stepping up to a AR-10 is minimal.

FWIW I have used many hunting bullets over the years (Deer hunting only) and have found the Winchester Ballistic Tip 168gr to be the best. How that will work on a hog I do not know but it will drop a deer where it stands.

 

[Nate C]

Originally Posted by Nate C

I recommend a lever-action in 30-30 or 35 Remington.

Out to 100 yards

Traditionally, yes. All that has changed since the introduction of Hornady LEVERevolution ammunition. http://www.hornady.com/store/leverevolution

 

[vmax]

Originally Posted by Nate C





Traditionally, yes. All that has changed since the introduction of Hornady LEVERevolution ammunition. http://www.hornady.com/store/leverevolution

Ive seen those when they came out. The poly tip wont set a primer off so they can have a better baliistic shape to the bullet over the older traditional blunt tip that was designed for tube magazines

 

[deemus]

Winchester made a clone of the FNAR a few years ago. You can find those at $600 - $800. Its a SA rifle in 308.

I have the original FNAR, and its a nice, accurate gun. Put some good glass on it, and you have a pig rifle from 50 to 400 yards.