RE: If you were setting up a dedicated wild boar rifle, what would it be?
Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70 works for me. Mounted some Tru-glo fiber optics on it and I've never had to shoot one twice....this gun would work nicely for black bear as well.....however, I wouldn't try using the LeveRevolution ammo in it...it's got a fairly short barrel, and the LR ammo is designed to be used with a longer tube(look at the new marlins being developed for it.....all have longer barrels than the standard 30/30's and .35's.)