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<blockquote data-quote="biednick" data-source="post: 2798964" data-attributes="member: 123604"><p>Depending on the type of boar hunting you're doing it might not be feasible to do both with one gun. If you're talking eradication style boar hunting you're probably going to want a semi auto and don't need as much gun as you'll want for elk. A big boomer elk gun will do just fine if you're killing a couple for meat, but it wouldn't be my first choice. </p><p></p><p>I'd do an AR15 in 300Blk, 6.5 Grendel, or a similar cartridge for boar. For running shots where hitting the shoulder is a concern I like something more than 5.56, but 5.56 will definitely work especially on small-mid size pigs. </p><p></p><p>For elk I'd go with a bolt gun in something between 308 and the popular magnums. Your skill as a hunter and shooter is the biggest factor here. If you're not comfortable shooting past a couple hundred yards you don't need more than a 308. If you're comfortable taking longer shots a different cartridge might be wise. Take ammo/component availability into consideration too. </p><p></p><p>If you're dead set on 1 gun a 308 bolt action or AR with a 18-20" barrel would do it. You're making compromises that can be avoided by getting 2 guns, but it'll do the job.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="biednick, post: 2798964, member: 123604"] Depending on the type of boar hunting you're doing it might not be feasible to do both with one gun. If you're talking eradication style boar hunting you're probably going to want a semi auto and don't need as much gun as you'll want for elk. A big boomer elk gun will do just fine if you're killing a couple for meat, but it wouldn't be my first choice. I'd do an AR15 in 300Blk, 6.5 Grendel, or a similar cartridge for boar. For running shots where hitting the shoulder is a concern I like something more than 5.56, but 5.56 will definitely work especially on small-mid size pigs. For elk I'd go with a bolt gun in something between 308 and the popular magnums. Your skill as a hunter and shooter is the biggest factor here. If you're not comfortable shooting past a couple hundred yards you don't need more than a 308. If you're comfortable taking longer shots a different cartridge might be wise. Take ammo/component availability into consideration too. If you're dead set on 1 gun a 308 bolt action or AR with a 18-20" barrel would do it. You're making compromises that can be avoided by getting 2 guns, but it'll do the job. [/QUOTE]
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