shot 2 so far with my 243, got it last Oct., the one dropped, the other dropped , got up, ran 10 feet and dropped again.the one weighed 102 lbs., the other 104 lbs.
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First---there is no such thing as a brush gun! Any bullet hitting a limb or twig is going to be deflected---no matter what caliber your shooting. No bullet shoots through the brush.
As far as what caliber, .243 or 30-30, either one will do fine killing pigs. The .243 will shoot better at longer ranges---250-300 yards. |
Originally Posted by trkytrack2
(Post 3449390)
First---there is no such thing as a brush gun! Any bullet hitting a limb or twig is going to be deflected---no matter what caliber your shooting. No bullet shoots through the brush.
As far as what caliber, .243 or 30-30, either one will do fine killing pigs. The .243 will shoot better at longer ranges---250-300 yards. |
Originally Posted by trkytrack2
(Post 3449390)
First---there is no such thing as a brush gun! Any bullet hitting a limb or twig is going to be deflected---no matter what caliber your shooting. No bullet shoots through the brush.
As far as what caliber, .243 or 30-30, either one will do fine killing pigs. The .243 will shoot better at longer ranges---250-300 yards. |
Originally Posted by gonzojr
(Post 3424428)
The range I shoot varies. Here in CA there aren't huge hogs where I hunt. Everything ever taken that i know about has been between 90-150 pounds. what caliber gun should i get between the .243 and the .30-30?
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Originally Posted by SWThomas
(Post 3449458)
I shot through a feeder leg once and the bullet hit my intended target in the spot I was aiming at. ;)
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We use .223 AR's work perfect for any size hog.
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Originally Posted by SWThomas
(Post 3449458)
I shot through a feeder leg once and the bullet hit my intended target in the spot I was aiming at. ;)
:sign0018:I just bought a new rifle, :barmy: a Browning A-Bolt II in .308, and I can't wait to get out and start using it to terrorize the hogs. I'll keep my old Enfield as a spare and loaner. Back to the original topic, I haven't shot a 30-30 nor a .243, but like some other posters, I consider the .243 a bit better for longer range shots. At the ranges you've mentioned, it may not matter which weapon you choose. For me, the purchase of a rifle is as much emotional as practical. If I'm comfortable with it, and I have confidence in it, then it's a good weapon for me. |
Originally Posted by SWThomas
(Post 3449458)
I shot through a feeder leg once and the bullet hit my intended target in the spot I was aiming at. ;)
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i agree either will work just fine
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