Post by danf on Dec 12, 2006 20:43:03 GMT -5
There's a chance that Dad and I might be going on a hog hunt for a few days in S.C. early next year.
I have no idea what the terrain and brush situation will be like at this point. Just wondering what could/should be used for hogs?
Right now I'm thinking I'll take the 12 gauge with slugs, possibly my bow for a second hog, and a centerfire. We have a .30-06, .270, 7mm x57 Mauser, and I may have a .30/30 ready by then. I'm sure the '06 and the .270 would be fine, and since the Mauser is essentially the same as the .270 (maybe not quite the same range), it should do OK too... Not sure about the .30/30, but don't really see any reason it wouldn't be acceptable. Might take it instead of the 12 gauge depending on how well it will group. I'm also thinking about packing my .357 MAX Contender along, depending on truck space.
Any and all thoughts are welcome!
I have no idea what the terrain and brush situation will be like at this point. Just wondering what could/should be used for hogs?
Right now I'm thinking I'll take the 12 gauge with slugs, possibly my bow for a second hog, and a centerfire. We have a .30-06, .270, 7mm x57 Mauser, and I may have a .30/30 ready by then. I'm sure the '06 and the .270 would be fine, and since the Mauser is essentially the same as the .270 (maybe not quite the same range), it should do OK too... Not sure about the .30/30, but don't really see any reason it wouldn't be acceptable. Might take it instead of the 12 gauge depending on how well it will group. I'm also thinking about packing my .357 MAX Contender along, depending on truck space.
Any and all thoughts are welcome!
