recomendations to a newbie
07-08-2007, 01:01 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 9
recomendations to a newbie
OK i'm new to the site but i am looking for some help.
I will be going on my first hog hunt at the end of august with some friends.
I have a .243 win and was wondering what type of shells would be ideal for hogs.
I will be going on my first hog hunt at the end of august with some friends.
I have a .243 win and was wondering what type of shells would be ideal for hogs.
07-08-2007, 07:17 PM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: N. Texas
Posts: 150
RE: recomendations to a newbie
I shoot Winchester's Supreme 95 gr. balistic tip. It has a lot of energy and has worked well for me in the past. Two years ago I dropped a 300 pounder in her tracks. Shot placement is key. I've taken 2 whitetail with the same round and they didn't go more than 50 yds.
You also might try the Hornady 100 gr BTSP InterLock. I've not hunted with it yet but it's in my case. My dad used it this year and really liked it. At the time it was cheaper than the Winchester. Haven't priced them since.
You also might try the Hornady 100 gr BTSP InterLock. I've not hunted with it yet but it's in my case. My dad used it this year and really liked it. At the time it was cheaper than the Winchester. Haven't priced them since.
07-10-2007, 06:12 AM
#8
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 389
RE: recomendations to a newbie
ORIGINAL: cat_fan
thanks for all the help guys, I had it narrowed down to 100 gr. soft point or the 95 grain silvertip. Any other advice you have for a first timer.
thanks for all the help guys, I had it narrowed down to 100 gr. soft point or the 95 grain silvertip. Any other advice you have for a first timer.
07-10-2007, 12:00 PM
#9
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WC FL
Posts: 26,323
RE: recomendations to a newbie
ORIGINAL: drs1961
Shoot low as close to the front leg as possible or better yet, earhole shot. DO NOT shoot behind its ears in the neck. The spine AIN'T there. Trailed one for a friend 2 days ago to no avail with that shot from a 30-06. Pig will drop, squeal, spin around, then get up in high gear and leave! Good Luck!
ORIGINAL: cat_fan
thanks for all the help guys, I had it narrowed down to 100 gr. soft point or the 95 grain silvertip. Any other advice you have for a first timer.
thanks for all the help guys, I had it narrowed down to 100 gr. soft point or the 95 grain silvertip. Any other advice you have for a first timer.
