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Some 15-18 years back, there was a group of hogs that slipped up into McCreary County on the South end, which borders Tennessee.

There was an outfit who hunted them with dogs and SKS rifles. They snuffed them out, as far as I can tell. I am hearing that there are more hogs just South of the border again, and likely they will make their way north again.

I say all that to let you know, that in the scenario you describe, the SKS is an effective hog gun.

As a kid in FL, I used a Colt Woodsman and shot 50 or more hogs, til folks convinced me that wasn't enough gun. A couple years back while scouting my lease for bow season, I had a group of 10 or so perfect BBQ size (60-70#) walk across the road. Desperately searching for a gun, the only thing I had was a 2" Beretta 21 22lr.. Slipped around in front of them and shot one behind the ear @ 10 yds.. Done deal.. But my favorite is a short Sako in 6x47 I built some years back.

Its a light 30-30... being I kill em all the time and fairly big ones with a 22... the SKS will work fine. I prefer them to an AK actually. I"ve seen some SKS shoot pretty decent, way better than AKs.

C T & Rost -

Thanks for the input.

This 'hypothetical' SKS shoots pretty good, esp. considering irons - not scoped.

I talked with a cousin and a couple of other guys this AM and they told me they didn't know of any 'huntable no.' of hogs near us.

That's good news/bad news so to speak. I'd love to hunt them but at the same time I don't want them destroying property where I and family/friends hunt.

Thanks Again

Jerry

I have "matured" beyond the need/use for irons, am a scope man for the duration.

I have AR's, not too crazy about them. I have a custom Mini .223 that's a nice semi for such use.

I generally prefer a light bolt gun like my M-7/Brux .22-204 (7 twist) or my Mohawk/Shilen .22-250 (8 twist) , both with bullets around 75 gr.

DF

DF - We are in the same boat -generally-; however the REAR sight on the SKS is far enuff forward that it is still usable.

I shoot a Ruger Mk II 22 SS Target 6 7/8" adj sights. At arm length I can still use the irons.

I have a Ruger 10-22 SS Laminate and the rear sight is TOO close for me so....scoped.

I am very blessed, at 66 yo I only need reading glasses. My vision is superb past my elbow.



(for anyone who noticed-- recently I posted that I was 69 and corrected it to 67---a few days later it DAWNED on me that I am ONLY 66--smirk>>>true story)


Jerry

I suppose that if I was building a gun specifically dedicated to hunting hogs, especially if I knew that I might have to chase them into some pretty inhospitable and muddy terrain (think the most recent 24hourcampfire hog hunt, from what I understand), it might be something like this:

Base rifle: Savage Hog Hunter with factory barrel (threaded)
Caliber: .223 (the 1:9 twist would be fine for the distances encountered)
Iron Sights: swap factory iron for NECG F/O see-through rear and F/O Tru-Glo front
Scope: Trijicon 1-4x Accupoint with triangle tipped post
Mounts: Warne QD rings on Warne bases
Sling: Butler Creek Comfort V-Grip

That combination would probably be about the most bulletproof combination there is. And with the exception of the scope, I wouldn't cringe every time it got dragged through the mud, bounced around in a truck, our banged around in a stand. That gun would be short and handy. The only drawback might be that it would also be rather heavy. On the other hand, that might not be bad if the balance was right.

I used my 30/06 on the 24Hour Campfire Hog Hunt back in March

And it worked!

Won the piggy Dink-a-thon!

"Use enough gun" -- R. Ruark

He was anxious to secure the Grand Prize.

shown actual size.

Did he share?

Negatory.


Thats gonna hurt his chances next year....

It's gonna get here quick enough with accelerating it...

DF

DF - Ain't that the truth! !

I'm REALLY not rushing it. There were other things that triggered the age confusion. It only took a little bit to figure it out WHEN it crossed my mind. grin.

Jerry

He ate good!!

I still have that major award---Plan on sharing it next year before the decision is made.

And I'll bet he fit in the crock pot with room left over for veggies!


No kidding, we were hog hunting a couple years ago and checked a hog trap full of a couple sows and a dozen little ones. Don't matter how cute they are, you can't turn them loose alive......and damn ! they were good!

You are catching on to the 'bribe the judge' concept....

Hell...you are older than me...and I always catch hell for being old here!