Ammo?
12-21-2011, 05:41 PM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Colorado
Posts: 561
Speaking from experience I would say that if you are going to use a .22 LR for hog hunting you are asking for problems. That being said it can be done. I'm no expert but I would not use anything that is a hollow point, and get the biggest grain that you possibly can. Also, you should be within 30 yards if at all possible, and up off the ground. Placement is key, you have to be dead on accurate.
12-25-2011, 02:28 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,834
It can be done. BUT!!, if you are not familiar with hogs and their demeanor and body build, DO NOT DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have killed hundreds of hogs with many weapons from .22LR to 338 Win. Mag, pistols and bow. And just recently a knife.
I have shot them from the side on feeding hogs straight in the ear and they were DRT. Shot them from the side/behind to just behind the ear and they were DRT. Have shot them in the lowerbase of the skull from the ground and had them DRT. But it has to be a brain shot with a 22LR. Your rifle has to be dead nuts on to be able to this and shoot a high velocity solid that groups the best you can get. Do not shoot target ammo for they are not fast enough for the needed deep penetration of the skull. And as Yankee Doodle said, good track shoes are a necessity if things go FUBAR!!!!!!!!!!!
I have shot them from the side on feeding hogs straight in the ear and they were DRT. Shot them from the side/behind to just behind the ear and they were DRT. Have shot them in the lowerbase of the skull from the ground and had them DRT. But it has to be a brain shot with a 22LR. Your rifle has to be dead nuts on to be able to this and shoot a high velocity solid that groups the best you can get. Do not shoot target ammo for they are not fast enough for the needed deep penetration of the skull. And as Yankee Doodle said, good track shoes are a necessity if things go FUBAR!!!!!!!!!!!
12-30-2011, 05:14 AM
#7
Spike
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Watha,NC
Posts: 91
If you have ever seen Zombieland, remember rules
#1. Cardio
#2. Always Double Tap
But as far as ammo goes, the fastest, and heaviest rounds you can find, as stated but cant be expressed enough, shoot true, and be prepared to run.... Fast
#1. Cardio
#2. Always Double Tap
But as far as ammo goes, the fastest, and heaviest rounds you can find, as stated but cant be expressed enough, shoot true, and be prepared to run.... Fast
Last edited by fishtaconc; 12-30-2011 at 05:16 AM.
12-30-2011, 06:17 AM
#8
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Allegan, MI
Posts: 8,019
22LR, regardless of ammo used, is not big or powerful enough unless very close (see the trap statement) and then only broadside right in the ear or you are askiing for trouble.
Last edited by Topgun 3006; 12-30-2011 at 06:20 AM.
