We’re talking Fairly short distances here. It’s not technically baiting but they are destroying the sorghum crop. Also wondering about possible meat harvesting?I would say it’s more critical with 556/223 to also have a good bullet. I’d recommend against a longer shot. Went on a hunt in Texas once and a couple folks running 556 had hits but no recovery
What did you have? Any better performance? Would love to hunt them someday interested if I already have the equipment.I would say it’s more critical with 556/223 to also have a good bullet. I’d recommend against a longer shot. Went on a hunt in Texas once and a couple folks running 556 had hits but no recovery
Shot placement is the key here. Put a good 5.56 in his ear and he’ll go down plus you’ll preserve the meat.We’re talking Fairly short distances here. It’s not technically baiting but they are destroying the sorghum crop. Also wondering about possible meat harvesting?
7.62x39 also 308. Honestly they have cost us quite a bit of money this year. And while this is the first year at our new place I do not want a repeat next year.What did you have? Any better performance? Would love to hunt them someday interested if I already have the equipment.
I am not sure if they are stupid Understanding they do not have cognitive abilities so to speak. But the Side by side does not seem to scare them off. And they are quite aggressive.Shot placement is the key here. Put a good 5.56 in his ear and he’ll go down plus you’ll preserve the meat.
Wish you were closer would love to help you with your problem.7.62x39 also 308. Honestly they have cost us quite a bit of money this year. And while this is the first year at our new place I do not want a repeat next year.
Yes that would be nice my concern is reduction yet I would prefer if possible to have someone be able to use the meat.Wish you were closer would love to help you with your problem.
Perhaps it’s going to be a job for the Mini 30 plus I am thinking 30 rounds on board may not be a bad thingAt 30-40 yards, I would want something bigger than 5.56.
Boar can be dangerous even if not injured.
Shoot but don't drop one, and I'd want a LOT more than 30 yards between me and him.
I ran the same thing I do deer hunting. A Marlin 30-30 running 150 grain Remington Coreloc and my 180 pound didn’t go far. My shot was about 70 yards. Ghost ring sights at dusk.What did you have? Any better performance? Would love to hunt them someday interested if I already have the equipment.
I'd go 75-77gr and put it in their ear hole or eye socket. I imagine it would penetrate their skull no problem at that distance.Given proper shot placement, any reason not to utilize 556? We’re talking 30 to 40 yards.
None at all.Given proper shot placement, any reason not to utilize 556? We’re talking 30 to 40 yards.
Not a .223, but I have watched a bullet skip off of a deers forehead from 30'.My father shot them in Florida with 60 grain Sierras in 223. I dont recall him having any issues.
Since long before I was born and the few hundred I have helped butcher on our farm they were dropped with a 22LR behind the ear or between the boar's eyes and its forehead. one shot and the hogs down and on its side, a quick slit and its over.
Personally I wouldnt think twice on using a 223 and a heavier bullet.
Lots of great options with todays 223 bullets.
It happens, with a bad angle and or a bad shot placment.Not a .223, but I have watched a bullet skip off of a deers forehead from 30'.
Took all of the hair and skin down to the bone and scraped the scalp, but did not penetrate.
The angle was wrong.
Many, many variables...