im goin pig hunting not too long from now in central oregon with a friend of mine...my rifle choices are a little limited i was wondering wich rifle bolt action 30-30 with pointed bullets or the sks....and wich is the best way too hunt pig there
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As long as the bolt-action .30-30 is a reliable feeder, I'd take it.
Winchester Silver Tips
Which rifle? Probably the .30-30, but only because I am more familiar with it. For fact, the other MAY be better. I have heard several people praise the Winchester Silver Tip .30-30 in 170 grain. I have not used it personally. I also have heard most people speak of 150 grain .30-30s. It's a wonderful round. I would try to limit shots to 100 yards or less if possible. Good luck; be safe and hope the meat tastes great!
Doc2005
Which rifle? Probably the .30-30, but only because I am more familiar with it. For fact, the other MAY be better. I have heard several people praise the Winchester Silver Tip .30-30 in 170 grain. I have not used it personally. I also have heard most people speak of 150 grain .30-30s. It's a wonderful round. I would try to limit shots to 100 yards or less if possible. Good luck; be safe and hope the meat tastes great!
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Your .30-30 is probably a better choice. You'll get better penetration with the heavier bullets from it, and I'd try to use 170 gr bullets. It'll work fine.
Have a great hunt.
Have a great hunt.
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The .30-30 is a fine round. I prefer the 170 grain Remington Corelokt for hogs but the 150 will work nearly as well. Just watch your range and pick your shots. On a big hog the .30-30 will be hard pressed to give the required penetration on an off angle shot. Wait for the broadside presentation if possible.
Good hunting.
Good hunting.
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The .30-30, by all means
First, the ammunition readily available for the .30-30 is uniformly pretty good, either in 150 or 170. If the hogs normally go much over 100 pounds, I'd steer clear of the 125 gr. hollow point load. That is essentially a varmint/small deer load, and wild hogs have a lot of thick, coarse hair and really thick hide, plus they frequently have a lot of dried mud in that hair. All this combines, and a too-light bullet may (some say PROBABLY will) result in too-shallow expansion and insufficient penetration.
Most 7.62x39 mm ammo is loaded with lighter bullets, in the 123 gr. range. The imported ammo, even the soft point and hollow point, has a poor reputation for terminal bullet performance. The 154 gr. load SOUNDS good, but I have no first hand knowledge of it, and I understand it can be difficult to locate.
Pretty much all the .30-30 bolt guns are pretty accurate, and with decent sights, a good shooter can place the bullets with some precision. While a good military carbine, the reputation of the SKS for sheer accuracy is not good. While exceptions occur, typical groups run toward four inches at 100 yards. The rapidity of semiautomatic fire and quick reloading are not valid substitutes for even average level marksmanship, and do not apply in a sporting hunt.
As to the best way to hunt hogs in your area, I'm sorry that I have no idea of the type terrain you'll see or the resources avilable to you. Hopefully, other members will provide some knowledgeable input.
Very best of luck on your hunt.
Johnny
First, the ammunition readily available for the .30-30 is uniformly pretty good, either in 150 or 170. If the hogs normally go much over 100 pounds, I'd steer clear of the 125 gr. hollow point load. That is essentially a varmint/small deer load, and wild hogs have a lot of thick, coarse hair and really thick hide, plus they frequently have a lot of dried mud in that hair. All this combines, and a too-light bullet may (some say PROBABLY will) result in too-shallow expansion and insufficient penetration.
Most 7.62x39 mm ammo is loaded with lighter bullets, in the 123 gr. range. The imported ammo, even the soft point and hollow point, has a poor reputation for terminal bullet performance. The 154 gr. load SOUNDS good, but I have no first hand knowledge of it, and I understand it can be difficult to locate.
Pretty much all the .30-30 bolt guns are pretty accurate, and with decent sights, a good shooter can place the bullets with some precision. While a good military carbine, the reputation of the SKS for sheer accuracy is not good. While exceptions occur, typical groups run toward four inches at 100 yards. The rapidity of semiautomatic fire and quick reloading are not valid substitutes for even average level marksmanship, and do not apply in a sporting hunt.
As to the best way to hunt hogs in your area, I'm sorry that I have no idea of the type terrain you'll see or the resources avilable to you. Hopefully, other members will provide some knowledgeable input.
Very best of luck on your hunt.
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I've shot deer with both. My .30-30 was a M340 Savage bolt, too! In my exprience, I'd have more confidence in the .30-30, frankly. I was less than impressed with the fact that I made a solid lung shot on a smallish doe and it ran over 100 yards before dropping. I was using a good handload, too. Besides, I think the .30-30 would penetrate a lot better with hunting ammuntion on a big hog. The SKS I'd limit to maybe 150 -200 lb hogs. I wouldn't go blasting at a monster and the things aren't really accurate enough to be making head shots much past 75 yards. Mine shoots about 3" groups at 100 yards, 6" at 200.
I'd load that .30-30 with Federal Premium using the Nosler Partition bullet, or failing that a good 170 grain factory load.
In my exprience, I'd have more confidence in the .30-30, frankly. I was less than impressed with the fact that I made a solid lung shot on a smallish doe and it ran over 100 yards before dropping. I was using a good handload, too. Besides, I think the .30-30 would penetrate a lot better with hunting ammuntion on a big hog. The SKS I'd limit to maybe 150 -200 lb hogs. I wouldn't go blasting at a monster and the things aren't really accurate enough to be making head shots much past 75 yards. Mine shoots about 3" groups at 100 yards, 6" at 200.I'd load that .30-30 with Federal Premium using the Nosler Partition bullet, or failing that a good 170 grain factory load.
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Central Oregon? That's the Cascade Mountain Range. Bordered on west by Willamette Valley and a huge arid desert on the east. You should bring plenty of food because there are zero hogs in that area.
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