Rifle Range

[augnmike]

Wow....bad info from Turners I just can't believe that. What is the world coming too?

 

[Rancho Loco]

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rancho Loco @ Jan 18 2007, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

.30-30 for general utility..Short barrelled .45-70 or .444 or .450 for brush bomber.[/b]

Thanks,
but We ol know the 45-70, 444 and 450 are great calibers for pig and even elk but any of these calibers will leave a hole in my wallet at the shooting range about a $2.00+ a bang, that's why I was asking between the 30-30 and 44 mag, I read about good thing about the 44 mag carbine with solid cast bullets, I was thinking to get the Marlin 1894CB ? 44 mag 10 shot mag?
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Pass on the .44 mag. While fun and relatively cheep to shoot, it leaves alot to be desired in a long gun.

.30-30 gives you more options, while still veing pretty cheep to shoot.

If you reload - the big bores will be cheep and REALLY fun.

 

[Speckmisser]

Lots of argument may ensue, but the 30-30 should be the least you go to in a "traditional" lever gun for hogs.

The .44 will work, but there are too many limitations. Save the handgun rounds for handguns.

The .444 or 45-70 are great if you reload, and both rounds are very easy to reload. You don't have to have the top of the line whirligig, high-speed, super-tech reloading set up either. Lee makes a nice little package that you can get into for under $50 that, while it won't let you churn out three or four hundred rounds in an evening, will let you load up a box or two of very consistent, reliable ammunition.

AMMOE, one of our Pro-Staffers did a pretty good write-up on the Lee system a while back. You can read about it HERE.

 

[7magHunter]

Thanks everyone!
I've been thinking on the 45/70, and I really like the look of the low priced Buffalo Classic single shot by H&R, does anyone own this gun?
Can I shoot hot loads on this gun like the Buffalo Bore ammo?

 

[7magHunter]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Speckmisser @ Jan 19 2007, 07:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Lee makes a nice little package that you can get into for under $50 that, while it won't let you churn out three or four hundred rounds in an evening, will let you load up a box or two of very consistent, reliable ammunition.

AMMOE, one of our Pro-Staffers did a pretty good write-up on the Lee system a while back. You can read about it HERE.[/b]

Thanks I'm not worry about that, I have a bunch of reloading equipment from RCBS, I've been reloading for many years, so I understand what you mean. my only concern is I'm not sure if the 45/70 would fit my RCBS JR3 press? I'm almost sure it would not.

 

[gozarca2]

yeah, pretty much everyone agrees a 7mag will do just fine...sure if its got a scope, that may not be ideal to lug around in the thick brush and find the pig in the scope at <20yds...

my brother shot a blacktail a few years back at about 30-40 yds and put a hole the size of a baseball through it (exit obvioulsy)...and thats a tiny little blacktail...pigs have tougher skin and boars have that cartilage/shielding on them....if your nervous about <100yd shots, put >160gr bullet it it..it will drop more at longer range but a shorter range it would be a cannon.

 

[upper]

OK.already,get your 45-70,buy the reloading supplies you need and get after it.One thing though,it is nice to have a follow up shot when hunting the Hog.Upper

 

[el_vaquero]

Well, what would it matter if the bullet goes through the animal? An arrow is designed to go through an animal which causes blood loss which leads to hemorrhaging and then death. I realize that arrows and bullets are designed to kill differently, but I would imagine that a through and through shot would still kill an animal (when placed properly, of course) although it may take a little more time. JMO.

 

[jackman]

THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF PIGS KILLED WITH A .22 CAL. ITS ALL ABOUT PLACEMENT

 

[LKN4HOG]

I hope this is the right spot for this.. I was thinking about getting a Rugar .204 barrel for my contender. Do you think this is enough gun for pig hunting and varmints (yotes)? I usually do not shoot more than 50 - 75 yards with my pistol if that makes a difference, and it is scoped. OR, should I just stay in the 30 cal range?
Thanks..R

 

[Speckmisser]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LKN4HOG @ Jan 23 2007, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

I hope this is the right spot for this.. I was thinking about getting a Rugar .204 barrel for my contender. Do you think this is enough gun for pig hunting and varmints (yotes)? I usually do not shoot more than 50 - 75 yards with my pistol if that makes a difference, and it is scoped. OR, should I just stay in the 30 cal range?
Thanks..R[/b]

The .204 is a varmint round. It is NOT a big game round. It is not designed for pigs or deer (although I'm sure it will kill both). Should work fine on 'yotes, although you might want to bounce the idea around in the varmint forum... sounds like some mixed reviews on the round so far.

Big game hunting is full of uncertainties. Animals are not like stationary targets, so it's important to remember that accuracy is not the end-all-be-all factor for a hunting round. You want a caliber that will allow you to turn marginal shots into success. Plan to use something that will penetrate several inches of fat, bone, and gristle plate. Look for a caliber that will break bone, or even punch through a skull. It's amazing how quickly a broadside animal can turn to you or away from you.

Leave the ultra-light challenge to sportsfishermen. For big game, use enough gun.