which is better choice

[truckiniron70]

i`m going hog hunting in s.texas in april .father n law has a 7mm.or a 22/223 which rifle is better choice ??

 

[Karat]

Just take a big knife and jump on their back...lol...I actually have a friend that is a hog hunting fanatic and thats what he wants to try....he does use a 7 mag for hogs

 

[bilboben]

I use a 223 all the time for hogs and have yet to make the perfect shot for "one shot drop". One shot slows them down alot, but a couple of more is needed, espacially big hogs(200-300 lbs). I do not have a 7mm but my 30-30 and 308 both have made one shot drops on pigs of all sizes.

 

[Ksmirk]

223 shoot them in the ear does wonders but with a 7mm pretty much anyplace that has some sort of vital organs so if your a dang good shot go with the 223 if your so so I'd opt for the 7mm if those are your only 2 choices. Later,

Kirk

 

[bigcountryok]

Unless you're taking only headshots, I would take the 7mm. Those things are tough and and don't bleed much unless you make a good size hole.

 

[QTRMOA]

7mm hands down

 

[bink98xcab]

7 mag or 7mm-08?

 

[criticalbass]

Either the 7mm or the 7mm-08 should do fine, but with the 08 I would use a premium bullet just to seal the deal. Anything the 7mm puts out there should knock any hog base over apex. Sometimes I use my .375 H&H, though it is just a little overkill. They roll like jackrabbits.

.223 in the ear is instant drop. As others have said, not so much with shoulder shots. Be kind. Use enough gun. CB

 

[stymie001]

For javalinas or feral hogs, the 7mm would do you just fine.

 

[schlockinz]

223 if you are in close and can shoot the head.

Otherwise, a 7mm just about anything will do the deal.