Hochulsucks1234
.44 mag
Those are beautiful
Hog hunt, what gun to take?
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Xae289
.223 Rem
If you land on the .300 Blackout, I definitely advise being very selective with ammo and wouldn't trust it on game with long shots using most ammo out there. Definitely supersonic.
I've used the 110 gr Vmax and 110 gr Barnes TacTX hunting. I wouldn't recommend the VMax. Too lightly built and explosive for hogs at close range if you shoot a big one and it hits hard bone or the gristle plate.
The 110 gr TacTX, despite its light weight gives good penetration and excellent expansion at 50 yards. Mine were loaded to 2400 fps. Based on short-barrel tests that have a muzzle velocity in the 2000s and still do excellently in gel, I think that you'd be good out to 150 yards as well.
From the heavier weight bullets, most have a relatively low muzzle velocity, so I don't have much confidence in their expansion at longer ranges. The Winchester Silvertip 150 gr seems pretty good at close range and I suspect wouldn't suck out to 150 yards either.
I've used the 110 gr Vmax and 110 gr Barnes TacTX hunting. I wouldn't recommend the VMax. Too lightly built and explosive for hogs at close range if you shoot a big one and it hits hard bone or the gristle plate.
The 110 gr TacTX, despite its light weight gives good penetration and excellent expansion at 50 yards. Mine were loaded to 2400 fps. Based on short-barrel tests that have a muzzle velocity in the 2000s and still do excellently in gel, I think that you'd be good out to 150 yards as well.
From the heavier weight bullets, most have a relatively low muzzle velocity, so I don't have much confidence in their expansion at longer ranges. The Winchester Silvertip 150 gr seems pretty good at close range and I suspect wouldn't suck out to 150 yards either.
Willyone
6.5 Creedmoor
Disclaimer... I'm no expert on shooting hogs, never shot one. But I'd say shot placement is key, regardless of the choice of weapon or ammo. Hell, deer jackers have been known to use .22 shorts. I have a lever Marlin 30-30 with a not so pricey scope that's pretty darn good at +100 yards.
repete
.338 Win Mag
YupNot to be nosey, but is this it?
FRANKIE
.308 Win
Not a hunter, but I thought the old 7.62x39 was the preferred round in hog hunting? Plus the fact it’s available in the AR or AK platform? Probably the most cost efficient also.
FRANKIE
.308 Win
Someone mentioned 30-06? and a Knife?
How about an M1 Garand.
Full bandoleer,
Fixed bayonet,
Quick thumb?
How about an M1 Garand.
Full bandoleer,
Fixed bayonet,
Quick thumb?
Vapor
.308 Win
Hey I'm not being judgemental, especially if your health isn't the best. Have fun.
repete
.338 Win Mag
I kick myself in the ass, a few years ago I was offered a free Tx. from an on-line friend. It would have been totally unguided but he owned the property and offered the use of a camper to sleep in. The place was off grid, no elect. or water but it was FREE. At the time I just couldn't justify taking time off work! That was really stupid of me and I learned a valuable lesson, don't put things off! I'm planning on making the most of this hunt and even though it's a "canned" hunt I'm still looking forward to it.
I'm heading out to the range today, going to take the .44, 7mm. and .300BO and narrow my choice down, that way I can get started on second guessing my choice!
I'm heading out to the range today, going to take the .44, 7mm. and .300BO and narrow my choice down, that way I can get started on second guessing my choice!
Saltwater60
20×102mm Vulcan
Have fun man!! Post up pictures with your spoils.
Far king
.357 mag
The 3030 lever action was my choice for wild pigs when l lived in Australia, ample power, quick fallow up shots and good out to 150 yrds + and yes, using iron sights.
From what you've said, I'd suggest taking you current Rifles to the Range and run a box through each; see which one feels right, has the accuracy and reliability you need...nothing worse than stepping up to the line and having everything turn to shit.
Oh and as mentioned above: the 110gr. Barns Tac-X Bullets would be an excellent choice and loaded into that 23-24 hundred FPS range should do a hell of a job, and give you more distance than you might think...those solid copper projectiles hold their weight!
repete
.338 Win Mag
300 pounds, One shot, 40 or so yards and DRT with my Ruger 10-22. ( J/K) it's really a Ruger .44mag, loaded with 300grain Hornady XTP's
she just fell over and kicked a bit, I hit just below the ear and abit farther back then I wanted, almost, but not quite the shoulder.
she just fell over and kicked a bit, I hit just below the ear and abit farther back then I wanted, almost, but not quite the shoulder.
Attachments
Bustedknees
12-gauge slug (smooth bore)
The Southern guys I've talked to on other gun sites say these wild pigs taste like shit. They give them away to food shelters. I'll wait for your report.
Oh and congrats on your hunt, they definitely look like a fun hunt!
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Very nice!
stokes
.338 Win Mag
I can attest to that. The one I shot in Vermont was awful. When we got back to my cabin me and my friends cooked a loin roast. Was horrid. If a butcher sold me a piece of pork that tasted that bad I'd have taken it back and slapped him in the face with it. Tried smoking a ham, it was just as bad, the rest of the pig went south, I wouldnt even give it to my dogs. I shot a male, I was told that unless the male is castrated it will taste like shit. It did. But my friend Sonny shot a female, it was no better.
Saltwater60
20×102mm Vulcan
That’s a big pig. Sounds like you had fun and that’s what matters.
The Rugar and the 7 mag with 110 grain hp
stokes
.338 Win Mag
If you look a little beyond the first post you'll notice he already bought down a 300 lb'er
repete
.338 Win Mag
That's ok, who hasn't been late to the party?
BTW, hog is still at the butcher getting smoked and cured, should be done soon!
Shadow rider
6.5 Creedmoor
This guy was taken in the Corpus Cristi area. 7.62 x 39 suppressed AR frame with a thermal scope. Two of us shot together and scored two hits at 85 yards at 11pm. He dropped like 400 lbs. of lead, never took a step. Only got one other smaller one that night. Due to a full moon they were skittish.
Go with a heavy hitting AR platform everytime!
Go with a heavy hitting AR platform everytime!
Shadow rider
6.5 Creedmoor
It was 3 years ago and my son supplied the weapons and ammo. I don't think I ever knew!
repete
.338 Win Mag
So far we have had pork chops, breakfast sausage, sweet Italian sausage, bacon and a small roast that was cooked up in the crock pot, all was somewhere between good and real damn good!
Don't know if it was the hog (my friends also got 2 pigs and are happy) or the butchering and smoking. I'm happy!.
Don't know if it was the hog (my friends also got 2 pigs and are happy) or the butchering and smoking. I'm happy!.