7.62X39 for Hogs?

tjcnole · 11-21-2007, 05:48 PM

What do you guys think about a semi-auto carbine (SKS or Saiga)in this caliber for shooting hogs? They look like they would be fun to shoot and maybe be able to get off a second shot at multiple hogs.Supposedly this bullet is very close ballistically to the 30-30, so what about killing power on hogs under 200 lbs.? I have plenty on my hunting plot.

jorkep · 11-21-2007, 06:52 PM

i know multiple people here in Texas that have major hog problems. a lot of them use semi-autos to success. most use 5.56, but i personally know a guy that uses the 7.62X39. good luck.

bigtim6656 · 11-21-2007, 06:55 PM

i like the cal but i do not like the sks go with a ak47 or if you got the cash a ar15 if you go with a ak or even a sks go chinse or russian i hate telling some one to buy a commi gun but usa does not make a ak or sks

skulker · 11-21-2007, 08:51 PM

bigest hog I.ve killed was with a sks the round works good. the main thing is placement they don.t go down if they ain't hit good

Paul L Mohr · 11-22-2007, 07:13 AM

I have owned both a siaga and a SKS in 7.62x39. The SKS is by FAR the superior weapon, but it will probably cost you more for a good one. Look at both side by side in a shop and you will see the build differences.

My saiga was the biggest POS gun I ever owned, my SKS is one of the guns I regret selling.

As far as shooting hogs it will work but it wouldn't be my first chioce if I was buying a gun just for that purpose.

Paul