I am thinking about using a 16" barrel AR for hog hunting and would like some input. I have three options that I am considering: .223, .300 Blackout or 6.8 spc. I have compared Hornady Full Boar ammo specs for all three calibers at 100 yards.
.223 50 gr 24" barrel has 2872 fps and 918 ft lbs. I'm sure the numbers would drop from a 16" barrel. No gun modifications are needed. Ammo is the cheapest of the three, but seems to be light on power.
.300 Blackout 110 gr 16" barrel has 2084 fps and 1060 ft lbs. I would need new barrel and bolt, but could use current mags.
6.8 spc 100 gr 24" barrel has 2276 fps and 1150 ft lbs. I sure the numbers would drop from a 16" barrel, and might be similar to the .300 Blackout. This would be more expensive to convert that the .300 Blackout. I've read and heard the 6.8 spc provides 80% of the power of a .308, but based on Hornady Full Boar specs it more in line with 55%.
I'm leaning toward the .300 Blackout. But, would like input.
.223 50 gr 24" barrel has 2872 fps and 918 ft lbs. I'm sure the numbers would drop from a 16" barrel. No gun modifications are needed. Ammo is the cheapest of the three, but seems to be light on power.
.300 Blackout 110 gr 16" barrel has 2084 fps and 1060 ft lbs. I would need new barrel and bolt, but could use current mags.
6.8 spc 100 gr 24" barrel has 2276 fps and 1150 ft lbs. I sure the numbers would drop from a 16" barrel, and might be similar to the .300 Blackout. This would be more expensive to convert that the .300 Blackout. I've read and heard the 6.8 spc provides 80% of the power of a .308, but based on Hornady Full Boar specs it more in line with 55%.
I'm leaning toward the .300 Blackout. But, would like input.