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 Re: Hog Hunting Sidearm?
[Re: deewayne2003]
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07/16/11 10:52 PM
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dawaba
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What you need....
1. Sighted in rifle with extra ammo
2. Binocs
3. Sharp hunting knife
4. Clothing to accodate temps from 70's-freezing
anything more will just weigh you down, and when I take people hunting that I havent hunted with before it makes me nervous when they start strapping on pistols +1. I own handguns and shoot handguns. But I've NEVER felt I needed one while hunting in Texas, or even in Alaska, and I've been up there 13 times. If you MUST have more firepower, just pack some extra ammo for your rifle.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple.....and wrong." H. L. Mencken
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Re: Hog Hunting Sidearm?
[Re: dawaba]
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07/17/11 02:08 AM
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Tactical_Smurf
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I can tell you with all honesty I have shot a lot of hogs with a handgun that I would have missed trying to swing a rifle.
More than that I don't carry a Handgun for Animals with 4 legs.
 Certified Glock Armorer - Because my Sig Sauers Don't Fail. "We are prepared to give all of our Tomorrows, for a single child's Today" - Kidnap Rescue Operator
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Re: Hog Hunting Sidearm?
[Re: Tactical_Smurf]
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07/17/11 02:23 AM
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ThreeFingerPete
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If I felt the need, I'd say that either my 10mm G20 or .454 Casull Alaskan would do the job nicely.
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Re: Hog Hunting Sidearm?
[Re: 512blaster]
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07/17/11 09:11 PM
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prickly pear
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Don't know where in tx you are hunting but if it is south tx snakes will be out if the weather is warm, I have killed several in dec and jan. good hunting
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Re: Hog Hunting Sidearm?
[Re: prickly pear]
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07/18/11 03:56 PM
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millerliteliker
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Take an AR-10 in .308 and you will have a great time. I have never carried a sidearm when rifle hunting. Never saw the need or wanted the extra weight.
When bow hunting, however, I do carry a Glock .40S&W. I have a CCL so I can carry a sidearm during bow only season. I am not about to be in the woods (especially in warm weather) without a sidearm when bow hunting.
I think some guys just like to strap on a pistol and if you are one of those then that is OK - whatever makes you happy. Hunting is all about fun and let's face it we like bows and guns or we would not be doing this. Meat is much cheaper to buy at the supermarket (and alot of times tastes better!).
Mathews Z7 Bow for Whitetail and Hogs
Remington R-15 .223 REM for predators
I also like to "hunt" sporting clays with my Benelli SuperSport!
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Re: Hog Hunting Sidearm?
[Re: millerliteliker]
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07/18/11 06:53 PM
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duke08
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Just wear the clothes that are comfortable for the temp. No special color or patter. Hell wear lime green if u wanna. Pigs cant see well at all. As for the sidearm. I dont carry one anymore. No need. Just someone with an AR. 
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