I hand load Barnes TTSX for my Sig 716 and they work well but shot placement is still key. With my larger rounds like 458 SOCOM, 45/70 (using 500 grain hard cast) and 375 H&H I don’t worry as much about placement since those will get through the tough areas of the hogs. With 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 Grendel and .308 I try and use good placement since I hate losing one that I’ve hit.PriestTheRunner wrote: ↑Sun Aug 12, 2018 11:26 amSig 716 patrol.... MMMmmmmmm piggies are going to taste good. Now to score a thermal and explain the price tag to the wife. lolwil wrote: ↑Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:08 ammatch will work good 'IF' it penetrates. hogs are built stout and I've seen instances of that round hit the hog, break up and not penetrate deeply enough. If it does penetrate then break up they're effective.
If you're using your own handloads, in .223 I use the speer 70 gr spitzer softpoint. It is very reliable & tends to 'save' a lot of meat.
Any specific round selection advice for .308? Or just anything hunting (IE-non lead) rated? I assumed the .308 hits hard enough that you don't have as many problems with under-penetration?
cmgee67 - If you are in the East Texas area and want another gun, I wouldn't mind joining / helping. Pigs are a huge problem around here. The more can be wiped out, the better for everything else in the woods.
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- Sun Aug 12, 2018 11:38 am
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- Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:32 am
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I’ve cleaned different ways using gambrels and gutless method (which I prefer since it minimizes contamination) but I’ll be trying this method the next time I hunt. I’ve seen guys spend hours dressing wild hogs, removing entrails etc. and I don’t think it’s worth the effort. You can get all the good meat doing gutless field dressing and it’s better to use if you have multiple animals to clean.
- Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:59 pm
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Probably too late now but if you set up a feeder it makes your chances of seeing them better. I’ve only night hunted once so I don’t have a lot of specific advice. I’d sure have a Thermacell with me. I usually treat my hunting pants and shirts with Sawyer permethrin insect repellent to keep the ticks and other critters away.