Oklahoma hogs

[michael_aos]

I might have a chance to hunt hog on private land in Oklahoma this Spring.

Gives me an excuse for a new rifle.

Any suggestions? Right now I'm leaning toward a stainless-steel Marlin lever-action in .44 Magnum, 30/30, or 45/70.

Mike

[Marlin]

.45/70,, That way You can go after T-Rex's while Your at it..

[michael_aos]

.45/70,, That way You can go after T-Rex's while Your at it..

There's always Hogzilla...

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/05/images/070501-hogzilla-picture.jpg

http://outdoorlife.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/06/01/hogzilla.jpg

[Marlin]

Hmmm, Pulled Pork..[Dinner]

[theGinsue]

You lucky dog! I've been wanting to hog hunt for years.

I know a lot of folks use handguns for hog hunting and I read a story recently about the Taurus 454 Casull "Raging Bull" used to hunt 4 hogs (4 guns/people). Here's the story:
http://www.hunting-fishing-gear.com/article-display/783.html

Let us know what you decide to go with but keep in mind that you will want to DROP that sucker. The only thing meaner/angrier that a wild hog is an INJURED wild hog.

[michael_aos]

keep in mind that you will want to DROP that sucker. The only thing meaner/angrier that a wild hog is an INJURED wild hog.

I keep kind of going round and round in circles. Actually not so unusual for me...

As I mentioned, it's kind of an excuse for a stainless Marlin lever-action. Although I already have a 16" 1894 in .41 Magnum (1894SS-41LTD).

Here are some LEVERevolution specs (barrel length unknown)

44 Magnum - 225gr @ 1870fps / 1747 ft/lbs
30/30 - 160gr @ 2400 fps / 2046 ft/lbs
45/70 - 325gr @ 2050 fps / 3032 ft/lbs

I already handload 41 & 44 magnum and already have guns in those calibers. I'm not really excited about yet ANOTHER caliber, but it sort of seems like every American ought to have a 30/30 or 45/70 (or both).

http://homepage.mac.com/michael_aos/.pictures/Guns/1894/IMG_5916.jpg

[theGinsue]

Yeah, I've got both myself - it's nice to have options. Of course, it also means more caliber of ammo to have on hand. I just got a set of 45/70 dies from my dad a month ago so I guess I'll have to start using the rifle and reloading for it.

Nice pic BTW

[Just Ed]

Ruger 8 3/8 .44 mag revolver would be my first choice (mostly because I own one). The second choice would be my Ruger 96 lever action .44 mag (again, because I own one).

I've taken a hog with a Colt Anaconda .44 mag revolver - was about 15 years ago. It was a kick in the pants - I recommend a revolver if you can swing it. Using a scope is cheating.