Close up Boar Reduction

[wcd]

Given proper shot placement, any reason not to utilize 556? We’re talking 30 to 40 yards.

 

[ECS686]

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

 

[wcd]

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

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?

 

[91FXRS]

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.

 

[Dwight]

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?

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.

 

[wcd]

What did you have? Any better performance? Would love to hunt them someday interested if I already have the equipment.

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.

 

[wcd]

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.

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.

 

[91FXRS]

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.

Wish you were closer would love to help you with your problem.

 

[Mgderf]

At 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.

 

[wcd]

Wish you were closer would love to help you with your problem.

Yes that would be nice my concern is reduction yet I would prefer if possible to have someone be able to use the meat.

 

[wcd]

At 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.

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 thing

 

[ECS686]

What did you have? Any better performance? Would love to hunt them someday interested if I already have the equipment.

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.

I know one that ran a 223 ran Winchester supreme like 70 grain maybe it was heavy for caliber and he never recovered his. Witnesses said it sounded like a solid hit. Not sure what the second guy ran ammo wise. The rest of us ran 30-30 308 and one guy had a K98 we dropped ours

 

[Mgderf]

I'd like to try it with my Marlin 1895 in .45-70gvt
Let's see them run off after being hit with 405grs

 

[bgcatty]

I’ve taken a boar at about 45-50 yards with a S&W Model 29 6” barrel loaded with 240 grn Hornady XTP Bullets and a stout load of 2400 powder. Hit right low and behind the shoulder. He took a couple of steps and dropped. Bullet took out heart and lungs. Weight about 135 lbs. The meat was pretty good on the grille after marinating and careful seasoning.

 

[ancjr]

Just posted to youtube an hour ago

 

[DadSmith]

Given proper shot placement, any reason not to utilize 556? We’re talking 30 to 40 yards.

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.

 

[BigRed]

Given proper shot placement, any reason not to utilize 556? We’re talking 30 to 40 yards.

None at all.
A 30-30 does the job with proper placement.
A 308 is fun too.
I am a bit partial to old lever guns.

 

[Creedmoor]

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.

 

[Mgderf]

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.

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...

 

[Creedmoor]

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...

It happens, with a bad angle and or a bad shot placment.
A few inches lower and the top of the skull would have been lifted off.

My father told one of my sons to shoot that deer in its ear. Thats how hes harvested them with a gun since he was little.