Author Topic: Hog gun? (Read 1116 times)

hoser · « **on:** February 09, 2005, 09:27:15 PM »

I may have a chance to hunt hogs near Memphis Texas. I'm wondering if my Marlin lever gun in 38-55 is enough gun for the job. I've been shooting 255 gr Lazercast bullets at 1600 fps. If not enough, what would you recommend? 30-30, 308, 30-06 or what?

Mad Dog · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2005, 02:20:04 AM »

GO FOR IT! The old girl will knock em dead. Keep your shots inside 100 yds. or so, and enjoy the pork. :-)

Mad Dog

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2005, 02:59:05 AM »

I have to agree and say you should do well with your 38-55.

Graybeard · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2005, 05:24:35 AM »

If you do your part the rifle should do fine.

Uncle Ji · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2005, 07:54:08 PM »

Quote from: hoser

I may have a chance to hunt hogs near Memphis Texas. I'm wondering if my Marlin lever gun in 38-55 is enough gun for the job. I've been shooting 255 gr Lazercast bullets at 1600 fps. If not enough, what would you recommend? 30-30, 308, 30-06 or what?

Amen, the 38/55 should be perfect pig medicine, that 255 hardcast should have no problem with penetration, just hit it where it counts.

TennesseeNuc · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2005, 09:11:13 PM »

hoser,
Sounds like you've already got the first part of a good barbeque recipe.
Now all you need is one pig and some slow hickory smoke.
Best,
TnNuc

hoser · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2005, 05:09:23 PM »

Thanks guys! Guess all I need to do is shoot a couple hundred rounds (or more ) for practice and hope I see something. I/ve heard them hogs are good eatin!

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2005, 09:30:52 AM »

Good luck on your hunt and let us know how you make out. :grin: