Javelina Guns

[Newbie (Guest)]

I see in the AZ regulations that any centerfire, .22 mag and 5mm rimfire mag rifles are legal for hunting javelina. I know it is legal, but would a .22 Hornet be adequate for javelina hunting? Any thoughts or experience?

 

[Moosie]

I've seen Potato Guns, water guns and Gerbil Cannons.. BUT never... never have I seen a Javelina gun !!

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  [*] -Moosie

~~If you're going to walk on thin ice, Ya might as Well DANCE !!
WALK the TALK, Or shut the HECK UP !!

 

[bullwidgeon]

Yes,
A .22 Hornet will kill hogs dead. They are not that tough. I have seen them fold to .223 shots at 200 yards from a 10 inch barrel T/C pistol, thats got to running about the same velocity as any .22 Hornet long barrel rifle load.

Bret M.

 

[You Know (Guest)]

Tell us the truth, Moosie. What do you really do with gerbils? We know the truth, you can't get away with lying.

 

[Happyhunting (Guest)]

Last year, or should I say this past spring I killed my javelina with a 22. mag. It worked great!

 

[Moosie]

"Tell us the truth, Moosie. What do you really do with gerbils? We know the truth, you can't get away with lying. "

Hey... I never said anything about not using them for things other then gerbil cannons.... But I do use them for cannons too

In answer to the topic, you can kill anything with any size gun. Make a good shot and don't look back.

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  [*] -Moosie

~~If you're going to walk on thin ice, Ya might as Well DANCE !!
WALK the TALK, Or shut the HECK UP !!

 

[Maverick275 (Guest)]

A .22 Hornet will drop any Javelina dead. Javelina are not nearly as tough or as large as rumored. I've taken Javelina with a .223, .243, .357, and my bow. Once you've spotted the Javelina just walk into the wind and be prepared for a usually really close shot. If you spook the Javelina start blowing on a varmit call and the Javelina will run back to you thinking that one of thier own being attacked. Good Luck!