Success rate of hunting Wild Boars with .223?

[mlegit]

I was just wondering if any of you have hunted Wild Boars with .223 and whats the success rate? And is it illegal to hunt with .223? Any tips for a first time wild boar hunt? Thanks guys.

[bob7122]

not illegal to hunt. yes it is easily done on CA pigs they're not too big. and shoot under ear on the neck (stem)if you can get a nice clean shot or lung shot (not through shoulder blade) or heart.

[mlegit]

not illegal to hunt. yes it is easily done on CA pigs they're not too big. and shoot under ear on the neck (stem)if you can get a nice clean shot or lung shot (not through shoulder blade) or heart.

Any specific Ammunition you would recommend?

[VytamenC Tactical]

barnes 75 gr expanding bullet. i have actually seen them taken with a .22-250

[Trapper]

barnes 75 gr expanding bullet. i have actually seen them taken with a .22-250

What was the twist rate required to stabilize a 75gr barnes bullet? 1:7?
Remington uses a 1:14, Savage uses a 1:12 and the new Winchester's are going with a 1:10 for their 22-250. Seem's like you'd need a custom barrel to stabilize a 75gr in a 22-250.

[mlegit]

barnes 75 gr expanding bullet. i have actually seen them taken with a .22-250

will 1-9 work?

[Etihtsarom]

1 in 9 is pushing it with 75 gr. I think 1:9 tops out at 62gr. 1:8 or 1:7 is gtg.

[mlegit]

Thank you

1 in 9 is pushing it with 75 gr. I think 1:9 tops out at 62gr. 1:8 or 1:7 is gtg.

[mlegit]

Where can you and can't you hunt with lead bullets?

[theseacow]

Where can you and can't you hunt with lead bullets?

[BC9696]

Bear in mind that if you fail to hit the heart or brain with a .223 that pig will charge off a good long ways...downhill if possible. If you hit the shoulder you may have a long hike ahead of you...pigs can move amazingly fast w/ three good legs. The distance at which you fire is also a consideration, especially when penetrating the tougher layers of a Euro/Russian hybrid hog. Lastly...if you are shooting up close & personal and the wounded pig decides to come straight at you, is a .223 what you really want to be holding or are you compromising? You can't use too much gun...dead is dead. The deader it is the better. Walking or running dead is bad and often the reason is the hunter was under-gunned and/or flubbed the shot (which can and will happen to everyone). If you take the lighter bullet...you will probably run into a monster-sized trophy hog of a lifetime. <g>

[Rusty_Buckhorn]

***waits for some jackwagon to chime in with a "But I killed blah blah blah with a .223"***

[mlegit]

Deader is the the better. Will a 7.62x39 work?

Bear in mind that if you fail to hit the heart or brain with a .223 that pig will charge off a good long ways...downhill if possible. If you hit the shoulder you may have a long hike ahead of you...pigs can move amazingly fast w/ three good legs. The distance at which you fire is also a consideration, especially when penetrating the tougher layers of a Euro/Russian hybrid hog. Lastly...if you are shooting up close & personal and the wounded pig decides to come straight at you, is a .223 what you really want to be holding or are you compromising? You can't use too much gun...dead is dead. The deader it is the better. Walking or running dead is bad and often the reason is the hunter was under-gunned and/or flubbed the shot (which can and will happen to everyone). If you take the lighter bullet...you will probably run into a monster-sized trophy hog of a lifetime. <g>

[5shot]

Bear in mind that if you fail to hit the heart or brain with a .223 that pig will charge off a good long ways...downhill if possible. If you hit the shoulder you may have a long hike ahead of you...pigs can move amazingly fast w/ three good legs. The distance at which you fire is also a consideration, especially when penetrating the tougher layers of a Euro/Russian hybrid hog. Lastly...if you are shooting up close & personal and the wounded pig decides to come straight at you, is a .223 what you really want to be holding or are you compromising? You can't use too much gun...dead is dead. The deader it is the better. Walking or running dead is bad and often the reason is the hunter was under-gunned and/or flubbed the shot (which can and will happen to everyone). If you take the lighter bullet...you will probably run into a monster-sized trophy hog of a lifetime. <g>

Pretty good common sense information.

[llamatrnr]

Deader is the the better. Will a 7.62x39 work?

My guess? Yes! (but I'm no expert . . .)