Comments on: Semi-auto Rifles for Hog Hunting

By: Phillip Loughlin

Phillip Loughlin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:09:02 +0000

Hi Saul,

I own a BAR in .308 (it’s actually Browning, the Remington semi-auto is the 74, 7400, and 742… and is a very different beast), and I’ve probably put 1000 rounds through it. My grandfather owned it before me, and while he didn’t shoot as much as I do, he used it for years. The receiver shows no sign of unusual wear.

I can’t say how it would perform if you were shooting thousands of rounds per year, but I’ve found it to be a fairly durable rifle. It still cycles flawlessly, and is extremely accurate for a semi-auto (easily MOA with good ammo).

The Remington is also a pretty good rifle, although the action tends to be finicky when it comes to cleaning. When it comes to accuracy, my 742 in 30-06 is not nearly as precise as the Browning. It’s a good hunting rifle, but I don’t think I’d be using it for any competitions. Of course every rifle varies, but I don’t think the Remington semi-autos were ever known for that level of accuracy.

By: John Fernandez

John Fernandez — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:42:36 +0000

Hi,

I’ve been reloading, hunting and target shooting for almost forty years and I’m a great fan of semi- auto loaders. Lately I’ve been thinking on getting a Remington BAR, However I’ve been reading Overwhelming consensus in the on internet forums that they are accurate and durable but extensive shooting a possibility of receiver wearing out. I would appreciate very much an honest opinion the above mention since I’m a faithful target shooter..
saul

By: Black Guns for Hog Hunting - The Hog Blog - The Hog Hunting Blog

Black Guns for Hog Hunting - The Hog Blog - The Hog Hunting Blog — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:53:55 +0000

[...] to me, it’s just another semi-automatic rifle. It’s just a gun. I’ve written about semi-automatics before, and everything I said then applies to the ARs as well. Not my favorite, but if you like [...]

By: Hunting Guy

Hunting Guy — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:22:39 +0000

this caliber isn’t applicable among turkeys?

By: Phillip Loughlin

Phillip Loughlin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:17:28 +0000

Hi Justin,

That’s an excellent choice for a hog rifle. Great caliber and an excellent rifle. Should serve you well for pretty much anything you want to hunt in the continental US.

By: justin

justin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:50:21 +0000

i was wondering if a 30-06 in a rem 700 would be a good hog gun? It the only gun i own and was wanting to use it for deer also.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:54:25 +0000

Do check out the hunting board on 68forums.com and see the stack of hogs guys have taken.

By: Phillip Loughlin

Phillip Loughlin — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:47:04 +0000

That 6.8 SPC is an interesting round, and with a good hunting bullet it should be pretty good for hogs, especially for folks who want to use the AR platform under the right conditions (hunting over feeders, treestand hunting, or other relatively closer-range shooting).

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:00:10 +0000

Take a good look at what some guys are doing to hogs with AR15’s in 6.8 SPC. Huge advances in bullets, chamber and barrel design have turned this into a hog slaying rifle without peer (hyperbole, but not far from true ).

By: Phillip Loughlin

Phillip Loughlin — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:47:00 +0000

Hiya Darrell,

I used to use a 20ga loaded with #3 buckshot for driven deer, and killed a few with it. I carried slugs for that gun, but never got the chance to use them.

Most places I hunt don’t allow rimfires for deer, so the .22wmr was never an option… although I honestly don’t think I’d have chosen it anyway.