richmcgin 32 Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I am looking for some wild boar in the west country or close to, anyone got any info or know of where i should start. Quote Link to post
dedger 16 Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Just found this in the shootin times, The minimum calibre to be used against wild boar is the .270 Win, delivering a muzzle energy of 2,700ft/lb, but it is recommended that a calibre of no less than 7mm with a bullet of 160 grains-plus and muzzle energy of no less than 2,800ft/lb should be used. I know this isn't what you asked, but it warns against using 223 or even 243 as they are that tough and could cause a potential dangerous situation with a wounded animal. If you already knew this then good luck if not then its a heads up, Keep us posted. Quote Link to post
waidmann 105 Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 are you looking to hunt it or buy it ( meat?). Quote Link to post
richmcgin 32 Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Iam looking to hunt them, and yes i know i need a bigger calibre and am getting a 270. Quote Link to post
Simonrees 45 Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Many years ago whilst on exercise in Germany, I was on duty at night in a large forest. a few wild Boar had wandered into the ground between me and the vehicles. Through the night vision I could clearly make out some young piglets and a few other adult Boars. I felt they were getting too close for comfort so I decided to make a dash for the vehicles. Well I must have upset momma pig because she gave chase! Let me tell you I've never been so scared in all my life, I could hear her getting closer and closer, I must have covered that 100 yds faster than Hussein Bolt! So I can tell you from experience as far as calibers go, I'd pick the biggest fattest and fastest round available, because I would certainly not want an injured Hog running at me! Edited March 3, 2012 by Simonrees Quote Link to post
richmcgin 32 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 when i was in the mob on a field firing ex in germany i shot a rabbit with a gpmg, single shot, just so happend it was the third round, a Tracer rabbit just burst in to flames and i got a charge was worth it though. Simon was the night vision the "old whistler" IWS? Quote Link to post
Simonrees 45 Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 when i was in the mob on a field firing ex in germany i shot a rabbit with a gpmg, single shot, just so happend it was the third round, a Tracer rabbit just burst in to flames and i got a charge was worth it though. Simon was the night vision the "old whistler" IWS? No it was the Old PNGs (Passive Night Goggles) I also have stories about firing 30mm RARDEN's (CVRT Scimiters) on Hohne ranges and "Accidentally" hitting a herd of deer running across the range! Quote Link to post
shootlodge 146 Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Get the right rifle cal & fit a red dot, for the job. Pure magic Quote Link to post
richmcgin 32 Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 so no one know of any populations in the west country then!!!. Quote Link to post
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 so no one know of any populations in the west country then!!!. Theirs plenty about mate,you have to do some research,find them and keep it to yourself.I wouldn't imagine for one minute anyone would come on here and tell you where their prized commodity was wallowing. Quote Link to post
richmcgin 32 Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 yes but it was worth a try !! Quote Link to post
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