What bullet for hogs?

[AZsniper]

I have a 6arc CMMG I take to Texas and it is perfect for hogs and deer. I shoot 103gr ELDX bullet and it is more than enough power with zero recoil. I saw someone above say shoot them in the face and I respectfully think they are an idiot. If you blow the jaw off of a pig they will run and squeel for days. Shoot them in the ear , their brain is right behind that. Or in the boiler room. Do not shoot them in the jaw. My opinions are free and worth every penny.

 

[North of 60]

As others have noted...pretty much any bullet will work for a head shot with those cartridges. Head shots are preferred because body shots may leave you tracking them in some very thick cover (if you go look for them) depending on where you hunt them.

Neck shots will also work hitting the spine.

If you have plenty of room available to shoot more in one spot, bring the semiauto. If you are pressed for time when shooting, you may only get one shot in tight quarters.

And by all means, please keep up this important public service

 

[Geedubya]

From last Tuesday eve........



80 Yds., 300 HAM'R, 130 Gr. Speer Hot Cor.



Not DRT, made it 5 paces then piled up.

ya,

GWB

 

[cnelk]

I’ve used a few different calibers but my fav by far is a 12ga with 3” 00 Buck

 

[Eric Burden]

Both are going to work very well I would take both as most likely you are going to shoot more than 1. LOL good luck

 

[Healthy Scratch]

I've hunted a lot of hogs (Texas) both with guns and archery. As far as guns, I've used 243, 30-30 and 308. The 243 is really close to what you are considering so, you should be fine. If you are a decent shot, go for the head. Make sure you use a bullet that will expand (like an ELD-X). If you don't drop them, sometimes they don't bleed as much (externally) due to their fat layer; expanding bullets help.
I know everyone likes tusks and they make really cool European mounts but, if you're not into the 'trophy' thing, I recommend shooting sows! They eat 10-times better than a bore and if you are hunting depredation hunts, you toke out more of the population. Good luck!

 

[Dave Thomas]

Whatever bullet you're using for deer will work on pig. I hammer them with a berger 175 elite hunter out of a 7 saum. You don't need that much gun for them but it's my main hunting rifle.

 

[Geedubya]

I've hunted a lot of hogs (Texas) both with guns and archery. As far as guns, I've used 243, 30-30 and 308. The 243 is really close to what you are considering so, you should be fine. If you are a decent shot, go for the head. Make sure you use a bullet that will expand (like an ELD-X). If you don't drop them, sometimes they don't bleed as much (externally) due to their fat layer; expanding bullets help.
I know everyone likes tusks and they make really cool European mounts but, if you're not into the 'trophy' thing, I recommend shooting sows! They eat 10-times better than a bore and if you are hunting depredation hunts, you toke out more of the population. Good luck!

Plus you will have many more shots on sows and shoats.

ya,

GWB