firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 i have a 270, 270wsm, 7mag, 243. i reload. which is the best round with any bulletfor piggies? i also have a .40 and .45 as well as 30-30 i will be hunting in 36c. what should i load and take? Lark, i know to take my 270 and banjo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ernesto C Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Casey,it looks to me that you always have a dilemma on what to take hunting,I'll try to make your dilemma a lot easier............give me your 270 (I'll take it as a birthday present) and use the .243 for javelina. You'll have one less rifle to worry about next time you go out to hunt. If you chose any other caliber such as 7MM or 30-30 or your 270wsm make sure you hit them right on the head.....otherwise you'll have nothing left to eat. Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamondbackaz Report post Posted December 29, 2005 243 is more than enough for a pig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billrquimby Report post Posted December 29, 2005 If that .40 is a muzzleloader, take it and enjoy. God made javelinas for our short-range, single shot tools. Bill Q Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Ernesto, sorry but that 270 aint goin anywhere! it was my granddads then my dads now mine! the .40 is my hand gun. the 7mag is a virgin and the wsm only has a 3"spike under its belt. man this is tough! dad has a new 22-250 to the collection and that is what he will carry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted December 29, 2005 It would be cool to take one with an old lever action 30-30... Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 whatever you use, make sure it has blanks in it. i'm gonna use a muzzleloader loaded with confetti. Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullwidgeon Report post Posted December 29, 2005 You should go with a pistol. Pistol hunting hogs is fun. Bret M. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azhuntnut Report post Posted December 29, 2005 A rubber mallet, since you can walk right up to those little rats. I love getting 5-10 yards away from them when I shoot em with my bow. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bchoitz Report post Posted December 29, 2005 A rubber mallet, since you can walk right up to those little rats. I love getting 5-10 yards away from them when I shoot em with my bow. David <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That rubber mallet is a good idea! Hit the pig on the head and then hit your shoulder as hard as you can. Hit it once for the 243, twice for the 270, and thre times for the magnums. With that dilemma, I'd take a psitol or the .30-30. The worst that can happen is you don't have a Javalina to clean and eat. Whatever you take, enjoy it. Bret Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZP&Y Report post Posted December 29, 2005 MUZZY 100 GRAIN (well placed). The big "boom" calibers are overkill............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ernesto C Report post Posted December 29, 2005 whatever you use, make sure it has blanks in it. i'm gonna use a muzzleloader loaded with confetti. Lark. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted December 30, 2005 See Casey, aren't you glad you asked? Everyone really helped with your decision didnt' they? Seems like you got as many answers as guns you have available But actually everyone (except Lark) had some good suggestions. I love javelina meat, Lark. I take it you don't share my enthusiasm for it?? Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shiras Report post Posted December 30, 2005 Just got a Ruger Redhawk D.A. .44 that would be perfect. The Blackhawk S.A. just wasn't fast enough for me .....so I'd have to wear that on the left hip Go handgun or bow. -Shiras Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 30, 2005 haha good point amanda! what about the 7mag with 120 TSX? i have never killed with the 7mag as i just got it, i have never killed with the .270 and have only taken one animal with them WSM, man this is tough!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
