.243 win for Hogs
08-05-2006, 05:32 PM
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.243 win for Hogs
I'm looking at getting another rifle something low recoil, but will still drop a hog dead in its tracks. I was thinking a .243, but not sure if it will do the job. 7mm-08 was also recommended to me.
08-05-2006, 08:52 PM
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Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WC FL
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RE: .243 win for Hogs
ORIGINAL: fishhawkone
I'm looking at getting another rifle something low recoil, but will still drop a hog dead in its tracks. I was thinking a .243, but not sure if it will do the job. 7mm-08 was also recommended to me.
I'm looking at getting another rifle something low recoil, but will still drop a hog dead in its tracks. I was thinking a .243, but not sure if it will do the job. 7mm-08 was also recommended to me.
08-05-2006, 09:51 PM
#3
Join Date: Jun 2006
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RE: .243 win for Hogs
Never seen a pig take a 243 shot to the head and not drop. Maybe there are some real monsters out there but I havn't found them yet.
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1630439
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1630439
08-06-2006, 03:51 AM
#4
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NSW AUSTRALIA
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RE: .243 win for Hogs
If you’re after light recoil and great stoping power the 260rem is the go (IMO) but a 243win with an 80-100gr pill will pull them up pretty quick. If your buying factory rounds get a 243win but if you reload then the 260rem is the ant’s pants.
08-06-2006, 02:04 PM
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 253
RE: .243 win for Hogs
I used a .270 on my hog it weighed over 600lbs. 615 I think. It didnt stop it in its tracks but it did WAY!! better then I thought. it barely missed the armor plate and went straight threw. It blead really good but I still had to shoot it 9 more times because it tried to charge us twice.4 with 270 ,5 with 357I also shot a 100 pounder which might be closer to what you might wanna shoot. shot it dead in the chest blew it all to ****. and peolpe told me the chest couldnt be broke bull****.
08-15-2006, 07:16 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: West Virginia
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RE: .243 win for Hogs
ORIGINAL: okboarhunter
I used a .270 on my hog it weighed over 600lbs. 615 I think. It didnt stop it in its tracks but it did WAY!! better then I thought. it barely missed the armor plate and went straight threw. It blead really good but I still had to shoot it 9 more times because it tried to charge us twice.4 with 270 ,5 with 357I also shot a 100 pounder which might be closer to what you might wanna shoot. shot it dead in the chest blew it all to ****. and peolpe told me the chest couldnt be broke bull****.
I used a .270 on my hog it weighed over 600lbs. 615 I think. It didnt stop it in its tracks but it did WAY!! better then I thought. it barely missed the armor plate and went straight threw. It blead really good but I still had to shoot it 9 more times because it tried to charge us twice.4 with 270 ,5 with 357I also shot a 100 pounder which might be closer to what you might wanna shoot. shot it dead in the chest blew it all to ****. and peolpe told me the chest couldnt be broke bull****.
Yowsa!!
08-15-2006, 02:00 PM
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Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: The Republic of Texas
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RE: .243 win for Hogs
ORIGINAL: JLS
What kind of bullet do you guys/gals reccommend for a 243?A Winchester 100 gr. power-point or would something like a Nosler Partition be better?
What kind of bullet do you guys/gals reccommend for a 243?A Winchester 100 gr. power-point or would something like a Nosler Partition be better?
08-17-2006, 08:30 PM
#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Northeast
Posts: 146
RE: .243 win for Hogs
Have hunting hogs in FL several years. 243 works like a charm. My son has taken 2 hogs each over 175lbs w this rifle. Nosler partition, and Nosler ballistic tip 95 gr. No problem getting through armor either. Of course, if you had a nice250 plus trophy, a 30-06will give extra piece of mind.Great gun.
