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Cheap .223 hog rounds
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:45 pm
by nyj
What have you guys had luck in using? I'm thinking I might give Monarch soft points a try. A little light at 55gr.
Re: Cheap .223 hog rounds
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:56 am
by couzin
Depends a lot on your barrel twist rat but the heavier bullet is great (65 and up). 1 in 9 ok, 1 in 7 best. The 70 grain Barnes TSX is a good shelf round - or just roll your own using published data for your barrel and bullet weight.
Re: Cheap .223 hog rounds
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:33 am
by Abraham
We can debate the merits of loads all day long, but in the end it's shot placement.
I've one shot / one kill - feral hogs in my back yard with a .17 cal.
Re: Cheap .223 hog rounds
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 3:45 pm
by killerfly128
62 grain brass case can be had for about .35 a round, cheaper if you buy the steel cased stuff.
Re: Cheap .223 hog rounds
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 4:24 pm
by Beiruty
Look into Monarch Ammo from Sports Academy.
Re: Cheap .223 hog rounds
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 4:32 pm
by killerfly128
nyj wrote:What have you guys had luck in using? I'm thinking I might give Monarch soft points a try. A little light at 55gr.
Here ya go. 25 cents a round.
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Re: Cheap .223 hog rounds
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:17 pm
by Carry-a-Kimber
Surplus FMJ to the ear hole = DRT.
Re: Cheap .223 hog rounds
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:55 pm
by nyj
Carry-a-Kimber wrote:Surplus FMJ to the ear hole = DRT.
That was my plan, but if all I can get is a body shot, a FMJ isn't going to be the best choice.