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perfect hog/brush gun? #6185410 02/16/16 05:25 AM
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debating... go with a knock around ar15, or a 30/30? they both have pros and cons the way i see it... thoughts?

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35 remington for the win! But between the two id go 30-30 with new bullet and powder technology. The 30-30 aint your papys gun anymore and its just classic


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Of the two mentioned I'd go 30-30. But if I could choose it would be a Browning BLR in .308

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AR15 458 SOCOM. You can shoot through brush. You can probably shoot through trees.


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Winchester 94 in 30-30 with a peep sight.


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Marlin 308 SDT.



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Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.

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Marlin 336 30-30 with Wild West Happy trigger, comb riser, poished internals and the barrel band has been loosened slightly to improve barrel harmonics. Leupold VX-3 1.75-6x32 with German #4 reticle installed by the Leupold custom shop. It does shoot MOA.

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In an AR Platform, 300BLK

30-30 is an all time winner.
Just can't go wrong with a 30-30

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I like the FNAR. It's handy in brush but has enough power to go long too.




Re: perfect hog/brush gun? [Re: Arrowslinger82] #6185505 02/16/16 12:35 PM
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I just sling up my AR10 with 1-4 scope or red dot sight. That gives me 25 rounds to play with and nothing to hold while walking.
AR15 will be a little lighter and still a great option. While a 3030 is nice, it will be easier to get follow up shots on a sounder using dot sight on AR..

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I tend to like an AR or an 18" barrel 12ga for all purpose use - about the same weight. For closer range shooting, there isn't much you can't do with 00 buck, and even cheap slugs still carry a lot of energy at 50-75 yds.


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Whats your budget? $400 a marlin 30-30 with iron sights. Or a AR in 7.62-39. Soto arms upper $375-$400. PSA blem lower $159 optics(value priced) and A mag would put you at $650. Both would work to 150-200 yds. Just my 2cents

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Originally Posted By: Toxarch
AR15 458 SOCOM. You can shoot through brush. You can probably shoot through trees.


Really intrigued by the .45 caliber ARs (.450 and .458), I just don't really have a use for one.


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Originally Posted By: Toxarch
AR15 458 SOCOM. You can shoot through brush. You can probably shoot through trees.


This has my vote as well. up


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30-30 lever action. I hear tell the red dots make them pretty tight shooters at 100 yards with the modern ammo.

16" AR-15 in 7.62 x 39, with a 1-4X or 1-6X I want to get some brass, and other components and see how well I can make a friend's rifle do with a hand load. It already impressed me with factory ammo.

16" LR 308 with a 1-6X or a 2.5-10X. I am carrying this set up now (bigger scope) and it isn't terribly heavy with a standard barrel, and free float tube.


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A nice Winchester 94 big bore in .307/.356 or .375. Classic, but still hits harder then the .30 WCF.

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45-70 confused2

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Remington 760 pump action in 35 Remington. Bought it used many years ago at a gun show and my sister has it now. Great caliber, can shoot follow-up shots surprisingly quick, and very accurate to about 125 yards.


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Originally Posted By: LSCG
Winchester 94 in 30-30 with a peep sight.


I opted for a simple red dot sight for my Marlin 336. IMO, a more simple sight works best for a hog gun because you never know when a close shot might become necessary.


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Ruger SBH in 44 mag. Or a 92 trapper in 44.


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I like my Marlin in .35 Rem.


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Originally Posted By: Nogalus Prairie
I like my Marlin in .35 Rem.


Posts like yours just serve to remind me what a dumbass I am...was at a Mesquite (or Lewisville - yeah I'm forgetful too) show a few weeks back. Someone was walking around with a Marlin pre-safety 336 in .35 Remington for $350. No I did not need it, but I sure should have gotten it anyways...Dumbass..

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Brother has a Marlin 45-70 I like it.


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Originally Posted By: tehachapi
A nice Winchester 94 big bore in .307/.356 or .375. Classic, but still hits harder then the .30 WCF.

^^^^ Smart man! up

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My first thought was 45-70 Marlin when I read the title. Of the 2 you listed either would be fine. If I had both in the truck, I'd take the 30-30 probably. 45-70 is still more fun. Not a hard kicker like some say.

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