Hunting & Fishing hog loads/bullet preference

[Ghogs Nightmare]

Going to TX next month for some hog/turkey/varmint hunting.
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Probably taking 308/223. The 08 on hogs....any recommendations on bullets to NOT use? Currently I have some amax's and 168cc's loaded up. Will they be ok or shall I go tougher?
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An I realize its all in where you put it but will welcome any recommendations.

**Disclaimer: I know both will work if put where I want'm. They do on other stuff I've shot, but just wondering since haven't smacked a hog with one yet and always hear how tough the shoulder is.***

 

[pwc001]

Re: hog loads/bullet preference

The Amax will kill just fine.

 

[boudin]

Re: hog loads/bullet preference

The A-Maxes work fine on hogs. Check this link out... it may be of some help to ya.

http://www.texasboars.com/anatomy.html

 

[Ghogs Nightmare]

Re: hog loads/bullet preference

Boudin, Thanks great link!

 

[Southbreeze]

Re: hog loads/bullet preference

If you got some heavy 68-77grn 223, don't hesitate to use it. It's proven hog medicine.

Good luck and have a ton of fun,
Breeze

 

[He Shoot Me]

Re: hog loads/bullet preference

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boudin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The A-Maxes work fine on hogs. Check this link out... it may be of some help to ya.

http://www.texasboars.com/anatomy.html </div></div>

Very cool link, thanks boudin.

-Pat

 

[jfd0913]

Re: hog loads/bullet preference

either would work fine. people kill alot with both calibers, the 223 try to get a good load with the heavier bullets though. hope you have a good trip.

 

[SledDog]

Re: hog loads/bullet preference

As neat as some of my gear may be, I tend to reach for a 30-30.

 

[Billyboy]

Re: hog loads/bullet preference

Killed quite a few hogs with my 6.8 loaded with Nosler 100gr Accubonds. Mostly head shots, but a couple of chest shots. 223 with a 50gr Barnes TTSX also does the job.