joenhawaii

Is the .243 big enough to quickly kill a thick skinned, 200 pound wild hog at say 100 yards? It seems like a versatile caliber, but what are it's limitations? Deer...yes, Varmints....definitely, but Wild hogs.....???

Red Hawk

I never used an .243 on hogs but i would think if you shot in the right place in vitals, it would do some damage if not an instant kill. Just my two cents

Tree climber

the 243 is all I shoot,and have for the past 30 years.I have taken more hogs than I can count.I can't remember ever loosing one,and not had any go very far.
The 243 with 100 grain PSP is a fine load for hogs.

joenhawaii

Tree climber,
What is the longest shot you have taken on a hog with a .243 and how quickly did it drop. Just curious, because I've never hunted hogs and I would like to get into it.

texasaggiebowhunter

Try
WWW.TexasWildHogHunting.Com

Carpmaster

I personally would use something larger with a larger bullet weight, but a 243 with the right bullets is deadly on most anything.