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 Re: new hog gun
[Re: nsmike]
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05/17/12 05:23 AM
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kmon11
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How about a CZ 527 carbine in 7.62x39 at 5 1/2 lbs equipped with a scope and mounts you should be able to keep it under 7 lbs. The trajectory will limit you to shots of 200 yds. or less but for hogs I don't see it as an issue. Great little guns, with sweet single set trigger. I like the 223 American version but either caliber would work well. I shoot as many or more hogs with my favorite truck gun, as anything else. Marlin 1894 in 357mag. Recoil in is is about the same as a 223
Last edited by kmon1; 05/17/12 05:25 AM.
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: nsmike]
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05/17/12 09:12 PM
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xwig16
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I bought a cheap Mossberg Maverick .270 last fall. I get about 3/4" groups at 100 yrds with a Bushnell Banner 4-12 x 40 scope. Rifle, scope, 1 box Remington core lokt 130 gr ammo, cheap hard case... UNDER $360 out the door. First hunt after sighting in dropped a 280 lb boar at about 160 yards. It's plenty of gun but won't take your wife's shoulder off. My brother got a Mossberg 4 x 4 with the muzzle break and that helps with the recoil too.
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: nsmike]
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06/04/12 06:49 PM
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Boss32178
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what typ of action does she like to shoot????
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: nsmike]
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06/05/12 02:41 AM
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like to buy my wife 50bmg lol
live long and prosper
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: hunter 2506264]
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06/05/12 02:46 AM
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jkmccoy11
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get her a tikka and a good scope then when she gets tired of it use the action to make you a nice custom
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: nsmike]
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06/05/12 03:24 AM
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STXHO
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Any gun that is centerfire and that fits her will be fine. My other half kills hogs on a weekly basis with a Rossi .223 . Its all about shot placement and being comfortable with the gun.
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 Re: new hog gun
[Re: shark 25-06]
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06/05/12 08:24 PM
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der Teufel
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: nsmike]
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06/05/12 09:15 PM
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mattm
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All of these would definitely be successful on a hog hunt. I now use a .30-06 for just about everything. But the best hog gun I've every used where long shots wern't an issue is a 12ga shotgun with slugs. For longer shots, you can't beat a Marlin .45-75 to throw some serious lead at the pigs.(Oh, out to about 125/150 yards, I'd say)
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: mattm]
#3272015
06/05/12 09:26 PM
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Navasot
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: Navasot]
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06/05/12 09:28 PM
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Navasot
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for a bolt gun id stay under .270/7m-08 those or .243 or (.257wby if you wana spend some money)
If it was me id get her a 22-250 i dont care what anyone say they got serious pop with minimum recoil...and fun to shoot
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: Navasot]
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06/05/12 10:16 PM
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live long and prosper
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: hunter 2506264]
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06/06/12 09:22 AM
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JThoele
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.243 with 100 grain bullets. Will drop hogs, deer, and coyotes without hurting her shoulder or your wallet. Get her a rifle that fits her well. No need for the weight of a heavy barrel varmint rifle and no need from the extra recoil kick potentiated from a super light and, or poorly fitted rifle. Something along the lines of a used Savage 110 .243 with 3-9 scope will keep your freezer filled and not empty your pocket too much. Goodluck
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: JThoele]
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06/06/12 05:32 PM
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gojoe72
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ruger mini 30 very acurate with hornady rounds
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: Fish N Fool]
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06/08/12 12:22 AM
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maxscm
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243 Caliber 90-100gr bullets.
Alot of Rifle brands to choose from ,,sorta like choosing a pickup ,, just get the one that suits you. (or your Wife).
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: Fish N Fool]
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06/08/12 01:35 AM
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Let me refraise my question. I was more interested in Make Model Caliber and Accuracy. I was thinking about a mini 14 but have read alot of bad comments on the accuracy. I am still thinking about a 223, but would consider other calibers. If I am going to have a gun accuracy is extremely important. I just read on the forum about the mini 30 with a 3.5 in group at 100yds. IMHO that is not accurate enough. I like to drive tacks in their ear. I do not like to shoot at them I like to have precision bullet placement. Howa makes a youth model 7mm-08 that is a tack driver that would probably be a good fit for your wife. I bought one for my wife a few years back, now I use it more than she does.
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: nsmike]
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06/30/12 08:04 AM
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Talisman
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how about a 338 rum hahaha
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: Talisman]
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06/30/12 02:26 PM
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maxscm
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The Tikka is a good idea.
It's available in a .223 8 twist.
will shoot the 223 heavy bullets.
Last edited by crowkiller51; 06/30/12 02:27 PM.
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Re: new hog gun
[Re: maxscm]
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07/01/12 12:56 AM
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DARDEN
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Remington 700 in a .204 they are tack drivers!
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