556/223 vs Hogs

[Bowhntr6pt]

I don't recall any hogs shaking off a Speer 70gr Semi-Spitzer pushed by 26.0 grs. of W-748.

 

[Jester896]

Have you ever tried the 55gr hornady factory spire points (sp)?? I know they are accurate out of my 18inch 223w.

No Sir

 

[M118LR]

I've used the 55gr Hornady spire points to print tiny little 100 yard groups when bench rest shooting, they group the tightest. (24 inch .223 Remington Bolt)

 

[5lima30ret]

Ever had the chance to shoot from an airborne platform?
Looks easier than it is. JMHO.

^^^Agreed!^^^ I was a gunner on UH-1N Huey's and later on MH-53 Pave Lows. Try and fix a link separation on 7.62 Mini-gun while flying a dog-bone gun pattern on NVG's! The Browning .50 was a lot simpler to troubleshoot in flight! Just my .02 worth!

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Had too....

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Had too....

My uncle was a door gunner in Johnsons jungle adventure.

 

[G-rat]

I whacked a bunch of decent sized hogs on a buddies orchard in Yee Haw Junction many years ago. .223 Winchester Ranger 55gr and Hornady American Whitetail (I think) in .62gr out of a Colt 6720 16". Buddies were using an AR10, and a lever gun in .35 Remington. Pigs got dead and didn't seem to have a preference as to caliber. The .30 calibers left bigger holes, but the .223 left some pretty serious tissue damage at 75-125ish yards.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I whacked a bunch of decent sized hogs on a buddies orchard in Yee Haw Junction many years ago. .223 Winchester Ranger 55gr and Hornady American Whitetail (I think) in .62gr out of a Colt 6720 16". Buddies were using an AR10, and a lever gun in .35 Remington. Pigs got dead and didn't seem to have a preference as to caliber. The .30 calibers left bigger holes, but the .223 left some pretty serious tissue damage at 75-125ish yards.

See this is a solid reason to have a bump stock.

 

[Deersniper270]

Well we didn’t have any luck today. Someone beat me to the spot I wanted to go and I decided to find another. We went to two different spots and found so really good sign but no hogs. We will try it again next time!

 

[Leverdude]

Just for reference, a buddy of mine downed a 300lb hog with a 243wssm out of an AR platform. The bullets made it thru entrance side but stuck in the armor on the back side. Believe 90gr SP.

 

[Propwash0425]

7.62 ar platform is the ticket on the cheap. 154 HP puts em in the damn dirt. Essentially a more ergonomic semi auto 30-30

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

7.62 ar platform is the ticket on the cheap. 154 HP puts em in the damn dirt. Essentially a more ergonomic semi auto 30-30

How bout this??

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Just for reference, a buddy of mine downed a 300lb hog with a 243wssm out of an AR platform. The bullets made it thru entrance side but stuck in the armor on the back side. Believe 90gr SP.

Did he build it?? If so where did he get the barrel?? Thanks

 

[Paine762]

I have heard that the skin of a large adult hog is too thick

 

[Q2arrowhunter]

I have killed over 12 with my ARs (from my 24” SS long range to my 16” carbine.

 

[ccc]

They work good on afghanistan goats from out the door of a UH-60, I know from experience

 

[wildrider666]

They work good on afghanistan goats from out the door of a UH-60, I know from experience

Disrupting supply lines is always good target of opportunity! Lol

 

[ccc]

Disrupting supply lines is always good target of opportunity! Lol

We were hungry, goat over the fire

 

[brodband]

works fine. Shot placement. I use a 10 inch AR.

 

[SMeyer524]

They work good on afghanistan goats from out the door of a UH-60, I know from experience

5.56 out of a chopper? Must’ve been a passenger. I always preferred .50 cal or at the least 7.62 out of the GAU-17.