What style of hunting are you going to do? Are you going to use a stand or stalk your prey. I prefer using catch dogs and a knife. It makes it more of a challenge. Of course you would need to bring a gun in case the shit hits the fan. I just bring my Glock .40 cal handgun. It seems to do the trick.John J";p="57220 said:Does anybody do any hunting? I am looking to find out what type/cal rifle you would recommend for hunting wild boar.
John J";p="57220 said:Does anybody do any hunting? I am looking to find out what type/cal rifle you would recommend for hunting wild boar.
mkpnt,mkpnt";p="57377 said:What style of hunting are you going to do? Are you going to use a stand or stalk your prey. I prefer using catch dogs and a knife. It makes it more of a challenge. Of course you would need to bring a gun in case the shit hits the fan. I just bring my Glock .40 cal handgun. It seems to do the trick.John J";p="57220 said:Does anybody do any hunting? I am looking to find out what type/cal rifle you would recommend for hunting wild boar.
John J";p="57507 said:SOT_II,
I have a Remington 700 .308, do you think that it is powerful enough? My father has a 30-06 that I could borrow. Which would you recommend?
Thanks for the info. Where can I purchase that ammo?SOT_II";p="57521 said:Either or, both will have more than enough power to do the job.
It would more be a choice of bullets with those calibers than anything else...in terms of something fun to talk about. I'm all for heavier v. lighter but there are some advanced bullets that can sort of bridge the gap. I would say non FMJ, and at least 180 grain bullet.
'These are pretty darn good .
http://www.speer-bullets.com/default.asp?s1=3&s2=7&s3=12
John J";p="57509 said:mkpnt";p="57377 said:John J,John J";p="57220 said:mkpnt,
I didn't know you were into hunting boar! We will have to talk about this later, I have some questions. I also have a friend that wants to use his dogs to kill the boar, he wants me there with the guns just in case. Personally I think he is crazy, but they are his dogs.
I have gone in Arkansas and Florida. I am planning a trip to Georgia this Summer. There is nothing like watching a 36 pound dog make a 300 pound Boar it's bitch...
Here is my personal Wild Hog catching machine!!!!
I usually just bring a knife, my dog, jeans and a t-shirt. I have never worn a vest...sometimes a bright colored t-shirt.John J";p="57600 said:Do you use a vest for protection?
I didn't mean for you, you knucklehead! I meant do you have a vest for the dog? I hear the Boar's tusks can do some serious damage. Some people have their dogs fitted for protection vests.mkpnt";p="57603 said:I usually just bring a knife, my dog, jeans and a t-shirt. I have never worn a vest...sometimes a bright colored t-shirt.
My pup wears a cut vest and cut collar. They are kevlar with a cordura nylon shell. She is basically a four pawed tank. I also bring a medical kit, just in case. She has yet to received more than minor cuts or bruises.John J";p="57605 said:I didn't mean for you, you knucklehead! I meant do you have a vest for the dog? I hear the Boar's tusks can do some serious damage. Some people have their dogs fitted for protection vests.mkpnt";p="57603 said:I usually just bring a knife, my dog, jeans and a t-shirt. I have never worn a vest...sometimes a bright colored t-shirt.
I think you should refer to your own signature. The words of Vincent Vega and Jules, "We should have shotguns!"mkpnt";p="57608 said:My pup wears a cut vest and cut collar. They are kevlar with a cordura nylon shell. She is basically a four pawed tank. I also bring a medical kit, just in case. She has yet to received more than minor cuts or bruises.John J";p="57605 said:I didn't mean for you, you knucklehead! I meant do you have a vest for the dog? I hear the Boar's tusks can do some serious damage. Some people have their dogs fitted for protection vests.mkpnt";p="57603 said:I usually just bring a knife, my dog, jeans and a t-shirt. I have never worn a vest...sometimes a bright colored t-shirt.