only_in_my_jeep

That holds true here as well but then if we are not talking strictly a bow only WMA area hunt or the bow season in the upstate then use of a crossbow is not an issue. HMMMMM gives me a lot to think about especially given the cost of a new rifle. I just priced them and got a bit of sticker shock today. I had no clue that lever actions started so high. I had decided on a 30/30 but I think I will just use the 30/06 in the gun safe instead of spending that kind of money.

shrockworks

Try one of these. The ballistics are similar to a 45-70, but the gas operated semi-auto action knocks the recoil WAY down. It's about like a semi auto 20 ga. I have the RRA .458 SOCOM and it hammers deer and hogs. I shoot the 300gr Corbon loads.

http://www.bushmaster.com/catalog_xm15_BCWVMS20-45.asp

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.c...ategory_id=252

TINMAN080

Try a 336 Marlin in .35 Remington. A great brush gun with enough grunt to put the hogs away...all in a lever action package priced right. I've owned one since the mid eighties, no complaints.

LOST

I've been using a Winchester 30WCF model 1894 with 20" barrel for over 20 years and it's never failed me once. I also carry a Ruger Blackhawk 45 LC with 4 5/8" barrel as a sidearm. Dealdly handgun in it's own right. It has a 45 APC cylinder but I only use it for plinking cans because the ammo is cheap in bulk.

hawgrider1200

Yeah, stick with that 06. Pigs are tough game as you probably are well aware. Even those little table pigs. 06 will sure knock em down at 50 yards. U sure don't want to wound a pig with all those ailments you named. Blood trailing a pig through sawbriars and palmettos ain't my idea of real fun. It's too damn hot during archery season in SC anyhow. Go wheeling and do a little scouting untill gun season. That's my plan. I have some of the same kinds of ailments as you do so I can really understand what you are saying.

Kachad

Definitely a primo brush gun. Pulled one out of my Uncle's trunk, all rusted up - took it apart, reblued, polished, reassembled and have been using it for the last 10 years. Smoothest action I've felt with a LA. Serial number indicates it was made the first year when Marlin chambered the 35. Ammo is not very common, would probably go with a 30-30 if I had to purchase a new one. However, just love the beast. 30-06 is powerful, but for a brush gun, would prefer the 35 or 30-30 (have a 30-06 for longer shots with less chance for deflection).

claymore

I've got a Marlin 450. Don't his wife would like it tho.

Gi Joe

Go with a 12ga. get a fully rifled sabot barrel with scope, good up to 125 yds or so. Rifle like accuracey. Gi

RedneckJeep

Winchester Model 94 Lever Action in .444 Marlin with the 18" ported barrel. They are kinda expensive and gettin hard to find anymore. Winchester claims the gun will "knock down any game that walks on Earth." I don't doubt it one bit, because I have one. It's not something you'd want your wife to shoot, though.

coltc2000

for a brush gun I would carry a marlin 357 mag lever action.lots of ammo choices and great to have with a 357 ruger revolver. or the 44 mag depending on your side arm.
Best choice of these others definatly 30-30 cant go wrong going lever action.