ShootingEgg Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 Bit of a random one, but what do people feel the minimum calibre should be for boar, as there isn't really a legal calibre for them. Only reason I ask is due to a mate putting in for one calibre and getting a call from manager of our firearms dept saying it wasn't big enough. Will add what calibre after a few replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy1957 Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 30-06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) Defra recommend no less than .270, if there were going to be a legal minimum calibre I imagine it would be that and it's perfectly adequate. If your mate is applying for .270 or bigger go back to his firearms department with the Defra guidance. Edited July 2, 2019 by ClemFandango Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadorna Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 .270. Driven or highseat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 Minimum recommended is .270 I believe Forestry Commission swapped over to. 308 for boar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 .357 should do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 Unless I’ve remembered the figures wrongly the .357 has about half the power of a .243. Definitely not recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted July 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Big Mat said: Minimum recommended is .270 I believe Forestry Commission swapped over to. 308 for boar This is basically what has been said.. He out in 270 and firearms said sue to the size of boar appearing in the County that he should drop it and just go for 308.. I put in for 270 a week later and so far have not heard back so be interesting to see if I get the same call 2 hours ago, Tadorna said: .270. Driven or highseat? Wouldn't be driven unless he goes abroad to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 I've shot quite a few with my 7mm08 out to 150 metres. Everyone has fallen down within a few metres of where it was shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 9 hours ago, ShootingEgg said: This is basically what has been said.. He out in 270 and firearms said sue to the size of boar appearing in the County that he should drop it and just go for 308.. I put in for 270 a week later and so far have not heard back so be interesting to see if I get the same call Wouldn't be driven unless he goes abroad to do so. Apart from the principal of the police going against Defra recommendations is that such a problem? They are still going to grant his application just for a different calibre. There is absolutely nothing wrong with.308, probably marginally cheaper on ammunition. If it were me I'd go for the easy life and accept it. He'll have his rifle a lot sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Driven or stalking ? If you can choose a precise shot placement then 243 will suffice, but if its driven min 30 cal or bigger. Ive used a 30.06 and 150 grain SSTs without any problem if shot placement is in the front 1/4. I did go 9.3 but sold it before i used it, may go for it again if i go Boar shooting later this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 All good advice. Shot a fair few pigs with .308 150g and 180g (nosier partitions) and with .375H&H 270g and 300g. .308 works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, ClemFandango said: Apart from the principal of the police going against Defra recommendations is that such a problem? They are still going to grant his application just for a different calibre. There is absolutely nothing wrong with.308, probably marginally cheaper on ammunition. If it were me I'd go for the easy life and accept it. He'll have his rifle a lot sooner. I'm not saying there is a problem, just interesting on getting peoples thoughts. There is a minimum calibre stated and he applied for that and 308 to be told just get 308. No right or wrong answer here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 3 hours ago, ShootingEgg said: I'm not saying there is a problem, just interesting on getting peoples thoughts. There is a minimum calibre stated and he applied for that and 308 to be told just get 308. No right or wrong answer here. I didn't mean to suggest you were, or that there was a right or wrong answer. Poorly worded reply on my part. What will your mate do do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 minute ago, ClemFandango said: I didn't mean to suggest you were, or that there was a right or wrong answer. Poorly worded reply on my part. What will your mate do do you think? He is Sticking with a 308. Dropped the 270 from his renewal app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longstrider Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 150grains of lead spat out of a .270 is a very capable solution to piggy-wiggies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 375 may come with more restrictions, you need to look at what else can it be used for. 308 cal just about anything and your more likely to get AOLQ on as well. 375 may possibly have Boar only. All worth thinking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Boar is an itch i need to scratch and i already possess the perfect calibre rifle....45-70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Longstrider said: 150grains of lead spat out of a .270 is a very capable solution to piggy-wiggies. The firearms dept said due to the size of said piggy wiggies now, that it is starting to become to small a calibre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Russell Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 this is my chioce in europe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Dougy said: 375 may come with more restrictions, you need to look at what else can it be used for. 308 cal just about anything and your more likely to get AOLQ on as well. 375 may possibly have Boar only. All worth thinking about. I did not mean to suggest that .375 be applied for to be used for boar in UK, merely that I have used it to good effect on piggies in Croatia, Turkey and Africa. The point of my post was that .308 works well. Also, must say there is nothing wrong with .270 or 7-08 or 7x57 for boar. No boar will know the difference. PS I do have AOLQ on my .375 but have never used it to shoot anything in UK. Edited July 3, 2019 by London Best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Imperfection said: Boar is an itch i need to scratch and i already possess the perfect calibre rifle....45-70. Underlever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Ive seen 6.5 swede used on druven Boar, it works, all rork if the shot placement is good. The bigger cal just gives you a margin of error that i think is needed on driven. Mind you I've always coped ok with a 30.06, just fancied a bigger one lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I spent seven hours in a boar tree hide recently and saw B A. The weaponry was not very important.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 On 02/07/2019 at 19:30, ShootingEgg said: Bit of a random one, but what do people feel the minimum calibre should be for boar, as there isn't really a legal calibre for them. Only reason I ask is due to a mate putting in for one calibre and getting a call from manager of our firearms dept saying it wasn't big enough. Will add what calibre after a few replies. What did he put in for? Avon told me 270 min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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