Posted By: Hirogen
Caliber for sheep and hogs - 01/09/15 02:54 AM
My son and I are heading to Texas for a ram and hog hunt in March and wanted some advice on optimal calibers.
We are both hunters but have never hunted ram or hog before (not an option in Ontario).
For myself I was thinking a .308 with a .270 for backup in case I have a problem with the .308.
For my son (15 year old) I was thinking 7-08 with a .243 for backup as he shoots both of these pretty well.
In terms of other options I also own a 35 Whelen, 30-06, 260 rem and a 22-250.
We are both hunters but have never hunted ram or hog before (not an option in Ontario).
For myself I was thinking a .308 with a .270 for backup in case I have a problem with the .308.
For my son (15 year old) I was thinking 7-08 with a .243 for backup as he shoots both of these pretty well.
In terms of other options I also own a 35 Whelen, 30-06, 260 rem and a 22-250.