deer and wild boars?

Question

I want to know what guns are best for deer and wild boars. I was thinking about a .270 or .30/06. I have a .30/30 but want something with more power.

Answer 1

Either the .270 or .30/06 would be fine. They're the same cartridge except for bullet diameter. Most experienced hunters consider the .30/06 to be more versatile, as you can buy .30/06 ammunition with much heavier bullets than any .270 ammo. An old-time gun writer named Townsend Whelen once said, "The .30/06 is never a mistake," and after hunting with the cartridge on three continents, I agree completely. Any 180-grain .30/06 factory load should work fine on deer and boars.

Answer 2

If you have a 30-30, by all means use it. Where I shoot hogs (we think of "boar hunting" as a little pretentious), they're generally in close cover, with ranges in feet or yards, and the lever gun would work fine. I've killed many a hog with a model 71 (348 cal) Winchester. And any of the standard deer cartridges from 6.5mm on up will be fine for hogs, and I've used 6mm as well.
I confess to not liking 30-06 or 270, purely on the basis of their being the equivalent of vanilla ice cream. That can be a strength, and you'll not be criticized for either choice.

Answer 3

I have been using a pre 60's Remington 30/30 leaver action and have shot everything you can imagine from ground hogs to moose... Many, many dear and today a bear. 180 grain bullets and one shot.. So help me one shot and I don't have to go tracking them. The bear today was 25 yards one shot in the shoulder and down dead right now..... Good luck and good hunting... Grant M in Pennsylvania

Answer 4

You hunting for meat or ground hamburger.?