Originally Posted by
jerry d
Thanks guys. The reason I'm asking is because I'm planning on a boar hunt @ a place called Wildhill preserve. On their web site they suggest .30cal. rifles. I know ballistically the 243 is better than the 30.30.
I was thinking of trying the Federal premium loaded with Barnes TSX 85g bullet......What do you guys know about this load?
For whatever it's worth, I have hunted Wild Hill a number of times in the past. I have seen just about every caliber used at one time or another. From .45ACP up to .338 Win Mag. It's not the gun, it's the shooter. Don't shoot through the shoulder, and you will be fine. Nothing, I repeat, Nothing survives a bullet through both lungs. Pick your shot, and have a ball.
When are you going?
Tell Bill Richter that J. Feller sends his regards.