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Posted: 2/15/2006 6:43:59 PM EDT
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Boar Spear
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Posted: 2/15/2006 6:47:34 PM EDT
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it sounds like the 30-06 will keep you furthest away from those nasty bastards
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Posted: 2/15/2006 7:12:06 PM EDT
[#3]
Javelina are not that big... any of the weapons you mentioned would work.
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Posted: 2/15/2006 7:13:16 PM EDT
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Seen lots of pics of very large hogs taken with an AR. Many much larger than any javelina you'll ever see.
ETA: I hear atl atl's are making a comeback. 
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Posted: 2/15/2006 7:13:54 PM EDT
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223 all you need....there not that vicious by the way...when you shoot they scatter fast
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Posted: 2/15/2006 7:14:49 PM EDT
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I like my SKS (7.62x39) or my Ruger Super Redhawk .44 mag topped with a 4x scope.
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Posted: 2/15/2006 7:20:43 PM EDT
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They arent that big or tough....
I personally use my Ruger .44 Mag carbine. I would suggest open sights and anything from a .223 on up. A 30.06 is quite over kill but will definatly kill them  I would even say that a 12 Ga. with oo buck or slugs would work if close enough. I dont know the enviroment you'll be hunting. When I come onto them it is in EXTREMELY thick brush and you better have something you can bring up quick and get the shot. I think a scope is out unless you are going to take one at 500 yards 
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Posted: 2/15/2006 7:35:04 PM EDT
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Lots of people use .223 for javelina. I'm using my AR myself. My biggest decision was what ammo to use. I was considering Winchester 45gr varmit.
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Posted: 2/15/2006 7:38:05 PM EDT
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A Javelina of course!!
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Posted: 2/15/2006 7:47:42 PM EDT
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I'm debating between my AR and my Vanguard .257Wby. Either is more than enough for piggies.
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Posted: 2/15/2006 7:48:48 PM EDT
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Glock 20 10mm
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Posted: 2/15/2006 7:53:23 PM EDT
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Check here for ideas, they do it all
 Handguns, rifles, shotguns, swords, spears, knives, a women of boar hunting page, hatchets. www.a-wild-boar-hog-hunting-florida-guide-service.com/ |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 8:07:15 PM EDT
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I was thinking my 12ga too but I only have a 1300 defender....I'll be going down by Florence
I'll probalby use my AR as well. I see your in AZ too, what do you do about your mag capacity? |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 8:08:41 PM EDT
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hot sauce!!!! |
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Posted: 2/16/2006 5:06:21 PM EDT
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I picked up some 5 round bushmaster mags at SGC. |
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Posted: 2/16/2006 5:15:04 PM EDT
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I say bring out the 30 rounders ...........HEY! they might gang up on you......
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Posted: 2/16/2006 5:20:54 PM EDT
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Spear if you really want to test yourself.
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Posted: 2/16/2006 5:22:15 PM EDT
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I have killed them with a .22 magnum rifle, so your AR will be more than adequate.
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Posted: 2/16/2006 5:26:11 PM EDT
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True Dat! A quick pointing AR loaded with NATO spec 55gn FMJ's, 64gn Remmy Power Points, 60gn Nosler Partitions, or Barnes X will do the job EVERY time. |
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Posted: 2/16/2006 5:27:06 PM EDT
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I hunted them with a .357 and would recommend the same.
A rifle or shotgun isnt challenging enough IMO. It was much more fun with a pistol. Been hunting with rifles all my life so it gets a lil old esp. when you are in close. |
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Posted: 2/16/2006 5:40:23 PM EDT
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You didn't say what type of hunt you are doing - close up and personal or way back and use em for target practice.
I use and prefer my .44 Mag Ruger Super Blackhawk, handgunning pigs is a blast (bow and arrow is also fun) - using a rifles is just to easy..... I think your .357 mag would work fine. |
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Posted: 2/16/2006 5:42:59 PM EDT
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Man up and use this from close range
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Posted: 2/16/2006 5:43:47 PM EDT
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257 Weatherby is WAY too much for javelina.
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Posted: 2/16/2006 6:33:59 PM EDT
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i don't have a 257 weatherby!!???!!??!lol
cool thanks, how much were they?
I was going to...unfortunatly that is illegal, semiautos can't hold more than 5 rounds....ghey |
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Posted: 2/17/2006 11:42:38 AM EDT
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Without a doubt. However since it's a new rebarrel job and I haven't had the chance to use it yet....well, it's piggie time. 
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Posted: 2/17/2006 11:48:08 AM EDT
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when we hunt em, we just climb up in trees like a couger, wait till one comes by and drop on em and bite thru the back of their knecks with our teeth and sever their spinal cord. works great.
have a buddy that was watching a film about african lions and he wants to try clamping down on their throat like lions do but i dont think his mout his big enough. i know a girl that is squeamish about the kneck thing so we let her use ninja claws.. |
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Posted: 2/17/2006 5:05:52 PM EDT
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the .303 would be better than the 30-06 only in that the iron sights would be much better in most javelina hunts. However both are way too much cartridge,
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