David Hancock Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I have an opportunity to shoot boar - and put a suitable calibre on my ticket. Advice please - HO guidance on minimum calibre is .270 with differing instructions as to minimum bullet weight - from 130gn / 150gn to 160gn I do not reload - and frankly at boar range I am not going to be seeking 5 hole screamers. The rifle will also serve for occasional fox (OALQ) and deer. Advice on calibre please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 David,this very topic was done a few weks ago-worth a look back-not much could be added; 30 cal,and heavy bullets are a minimum (a 308 would just about do-and have other uses). The European experts opt for 9.3x64 or 9.3x74R doubles-plenty knock down and fast back up shot.Makes lotsa sense,given the nature of mature driven wild boar shooting. gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hancock Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Thanks G. I did note your very comprehensive note ref 6.5CM. Not enough clout on the snout !! Lot's of .308's around as well and ammunition. Offroad Gary is also corrupting me !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.300wm Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 .300 Win Mag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds1 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 A lot of boar hunting done here. 308w and 300wm are the two most popular calibres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meles meles Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 We have a combination gun: 9.3x74R over a 12 bore barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsm Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 For occasional UK pig a .270 /308 is fine For UK /occasional european forays 30/06 - 300 win mag For mainly euro driven trips 9.3x62 or 9.3x74 double is the way to go Obviously in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hancock Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 WSM, thank you. I need a practical informed opinion on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Marlin Sbl .45-70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWShooter Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Spain is full of wild boar , the two most popular calibres there are .444 and 30.06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMcC Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Rather a strange answer ref the 9.3 as in my experience, three or four trips each winter since 2000, I have found that the most 9.3's are owned by UK visitors. Most of the local people I have met in Czech Republic, Lithuania, Croatia, Poland, Germany and Hungary have settled for 7 x 64 or 6.5 with the occasional 30-06. All have also used 12 or 16 bore with slugs and in some countries, or rather areas in some countries where it is allowed, LG or SSG. I have also seen PPU 180gn used in 30-06 and .308 calibre rifles. I personally used a .308 for several years with 150gn or 180gn soft point ammo to good effect. There was a time before that when I had a 12/7x57r but that was only because it was when I first joined the odd driven boar shoot in Germany back in the early seventies, I got rid of that just before I returned to UK and settled for the good old .308 until recently. I have since gone over to the 30-06 because I can now use 150gn bullets on UK Deer and foxes and 180/220gn bullets on wild Boar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soggy biscuit Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 In the states they are using 6.5 a lot I know a guide in Texas who offered to take me out after boars for a few days and recommended 6.5x55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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