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223 for Hogs???
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<blockquote data-quote="aestus" data-source="post: 2804993" data-attributes="member: 2989"><p>.223 is just fine for Hogs. If your shot placement isn't good enough for a 1 shot drop with a good .223 round, then it won't be good enough for a 1 shot drop even with a 7.62x39 round.</p><p></p><p>Go with rounds loaded with Barnes TSX is the 70gr+ range and it'll drop them fast. I've seen them drop fast with even 77gr MatchKings. They key is 69gr or heavier and get something that will penetrate and expand (or shatter.) Honestly the TSX rounds are about perfect for hogs.</p><p></p><p>Only time I'd say no to .223 is if you're on an open ranch where shots 300 yards+ is the norm and not the exception. In that case, I'd go with a bigger hunting round that can maintain it's velocity for proper penetration and expansion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aestus, post: 2804993, member: 2989"] .223 is just fine for Hogs. If your shot placement isn't good enough for a 1 shot drop with a good .223 round, then it won't be good enough for a 1 shot drop even with a 7.62x39 round. Go with rounds loaded with Barnes TSX is the 70gr+ range and it'll drop them fast. I've seen them drop fast with even 77gr MatchKings. They key is 69gr or heavier and get something that will penetrate and expand (or shatter.) Honestly the TSX rounds are about perfect for hogs. Only time I'd say no to .223 is if you're on an open ranch where shots 300 yards+ is the norm and not the exception. In that case, I'd go with a bigger hunting round that can maintain it's velocity for proper penetration and expansion. [/QUOTE]
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