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hornetguy · May 4, 2011, 04:30 PM

a few more specifics would help..

Do you WANT to stay with an autoloader? If so, then for the price, it's difficult to beat the SKS. It's light, handy, goes bang every time.. the only downside is that with the standard 123gr bullet, it could be a little light for bigger hogs (over 150 pounds) at least in my experience. Go with the 154 gr softpoint.

If you don't care about rifle type, find the cheapest Marlin 30-30 lever gun you can. It'll kill hogs all day long, and is faster than a bolt action in getting multiple shots off.

May 4, 2011, 04:30 PM	#3
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	a few more specifics would help.. Do you WANT to stay with an autoloader? If so, then for the price, it's difficult to beat the SKS. It's light, handy, goes bang every time.. the only downside is that with the standard 123gr bullet, it could be a little light for bigger hogs (over 150 pounds) at least in my experience. Go with the 154 gr softpoint. If you don't care about rifle type, find the cheapest Marlin 30-30 lever gun you can. It'll kill hogs all day long, and is faster than a bolt action in getting multiple shots off.