Hog huntin Harry
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I'm wanting to purchase a light weight bolt action 223 for my mom, with fancy pants boolits I'm sure it could really put a hurtin on a hog in a pinch.
50 gr ttsx, 53 Barnes, 55 Barnes or gold dot, 60/62 partition/gold dot, 64 nosler solid base ppt(edited cuz autocorrect is out to get me), Lehigh anything, etc depending on the barrel twist if you can't find something that works, I'd be hard pressed to blame the cartridge. I KNOW the 50 barnes will run in a 12 twist and it's violent with no exceptions so far, liked the bc better than the others or gold dots and noslers woulda been up, loaded with benchmark, they're a hoot but far from a joke. Plenty of other bullets out there too, but without knowing if you'll go 12,9,8,7 twist, I'm starting ez.I'm wanting to purchase a light weight bolt action 223 for my mom, with fancy pants boolits I'm sure it could really put a hurtin on a hog in a pinch.
I'm wanting to purchase a light weight bolt action 223 for my mom, with fancy pants boolits I'm sure it could really put a hurtin on a hog in a pinch.
I don't want to derail this in any way but I truly wish you the best.55 gr. V-Max or Ballistic Tip Varmint will turn their lungs to jelly, I will attest that it does so on coyotes and deer, don't know why it wouldn't on wolves, if needed. Actually I've got a 40 rounder of them in my AR pistol right now, the rioters in Mpls. have threatened to move down 94.
Also for THAT intent I'd not rule out the ar-15, or the 7.62x39 but either way I applaud the mother's day present!I'm wanting to purchase a light weight bolt action 223 for my mom, with fancy pants boolits I'm sure it could really put a hurtin on a hog in a pinch.
Concerning firearms transactions or hunting regulations ?Have you heard about IMI's 77gr MatchKings? I've heard they're real accurate a long way out if your barrel's twist is faster than 1:9. I haven't yet checked, out of curiosity, to see what GameKings are available since I pay more attention to Hornady. Also, what's legal in your area?
55 gr. V-Max or Ballistic Tip Varmint will turn their lungs to jelly, I will attest that it does so on coyotes and deer, don't know why it wouldn't on wolves, if needed. Actually I've got a 40 rounder of them in my AR pistol right now, the rioters in Mpls. have threatened to move down 94.
Concerning firearms transactions or hunting regulations ?
I am thinking of getting a bolt action rifle in this caliber so I have a common ammo pool with my AR.
Someone suggested that it is "immoral" (his words - not mine) to hunt deer with a .223/5.56. I am pondering the efficacy of that statement...
Longest shot on larger game was on an 180ish lb eight point at ~175 yards. Shot him right at base of the neck and again he immediately dropped.
Yes, but if you would have told them you were using a .223 they would have just shrugged it off, possibly even glaring at you harshly.
I would think that some of the newer ammo, like the Barnes TSX and the Hornady GMX, along with the 75 grain Gold Dots, offer some improved options for hunting with a 223.