Any hog hunters here for advice? - Page 2

ljc · 01-26-2018, 12:48 PM

sherob, thanks I'll do research. The guys at the gun shop pointed me towards Colt M4, Browning, and Springfield Armory AR-15...seems a bit much, but I'm no expert.

sherob · 01-26-2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ljc

sherob, thanks I'll do research. The guys at the gun shop pointed me towards Colt M4, Browning, and Springfield Armory AR-15...seems a bit much, but I'm no expert.

If you just want to go cheap, get a Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70. It's a old style lever "John Wayne" type... iron sights... but is drilled and tapped for a scope. It'll do the job for half the price of the S&W, but it's not as versatile.

Just my humble opinion.

xstuntman · 01-27-2018, 07:26 PM

My Smith and Wesson M&P is a great tool but honestly my single shot .223 Harrington Richardson is my do-all rifle be it deer or hog.

Way easier to clean too.

Silver14 · 01-27-2018, 08:28 PM

How big are the hogs in your part of Texas? Feral swine around here range from 75-250 lbs, I think they get a good bit bigger out in your area.

motorhead · 01-27-2018, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by S2K+1LE

Based on title, location, and the responses... I'm still not sure if this is about feral hogs or fat women. Someone help me out.

I was just getting ready to post that we loaded the truck with corn and PRB in College and would go hoging downtown on a Saturday night. I think they were hunting us more than we were them though.

ljc · 01-27-2018, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver14

How big are the hogs in your part of Texas? Feral swine around here range from 75-250 lbs, I think they get a good bit bigger out in your area.

I've honestly only hunted once, so I'm not sure of the average size that were in the area. Hopefully I don't encounter something that I can't take down that has no fear!

Vec · 01-27-2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ljc

sherob, thanks I'll do research. The guys at the gun shop pointed me towards Colt M4, Browning, and Springfield Armory AR-15...seems a bit much, but I'm no expert.

im fixing to make some room in my safe if your still looking...

PM me.

DrLove38 · 01-27-2018, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by S2K+1LE

Based on title, location, and the responses... I'm still not sure if this is about feral hogs or fat women. Someone help me out.

We don't have ugly wimmin in Texas

xstuntman · 01-28-2018, 04:20 PM

Well, I shopped at Walmart and saw several but they could've been visiting from Okie-homa I guess.

I'm real dry here and close to their outer most western range. Anything over 200 is good size with most running not much over 150. I'm more likely to see bobcat or javelina most days.

ljc · 01-29-2018, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Vec

im fixing to make some room in my safe if your still looking...

PM me.

I'll let you know something soon!

01-27-2018, 07:26 PM	#17
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,361	My Smith and Wesson M&P is a great tool but honestly my single shot .223 Harrington Richardson is my do-all rifle be it deer or hog. Way easier to clean too. __________________ '18 SS wheels, colored matched Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, victory red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter, Hot Wheels steering wheel and seat covers, Hot Wheels exterior emblems.

01-28-2018, 04:20 PM	#23
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,361	Well, I shopped at Walmart and saw several but they could've been visiting from Okie-homa I guess. I'm real dry here and close to their outer most western range. Anything over 200 is good size with most running not much over 150. I'm more likely to see bobcat or javelina most days. __________________ '18 SS wheels, colored matched Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, victory red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter, Hot Wheels steering wheel and seat covers, Hot Wheels exterior emblems.

01-26-2018, 12:48 PM	#15
ljc Drives: 2ss Nightfall Grey Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 105	sherob, thanks I'll do research. The guys at the gun shop pointed me towards Colt M4, Browning, and Springfield Armory AR-15...seems a bit much, but I'm no expert.

01-27-2018, 08:28 PM	#18
Silver14 Drives: 2014 SIM 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 925	How big are the hogs in your part of Texas? Feral swine around here range from 75-250 lbs, I think they get a good bit bigger out in your area.