5.56/.223 ammo for hog hunting

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 5.56/.223 ammo for hog hunting

Posted: 8/17/2014 7:01:17 PM EDT

I'm sorry if this is has been asked before, but I'm just joining late in the game. I was building a RECCE rifle but saw some videos of hog hunting and absolutely fell in love. Now I want to turn this project in a hog hunting rig but keep the AR in 5.56/.223. So my question is, what ammo is good to take down a big critter like a hog? The 5.56/.223 cartridge is a small caliber so I would be more interested in heavier grains unless there are other lighter bullets that can perform better. I have been shooting only surplus mil spec ammo and don't have experience with other ammo. For hog hunting, what ammo in 5.56/.223 would you use? Thanks.

Posted: 8/17/2014 11:19:21 PM EDT

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Barnes TSX offering or a 62gr soft point like the Fusion MSR.

Posted: 8/17/2014 11:25:03 PM EDT

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This. I used a 52gr barnes TSX last year to take a white tail with my SCAR16. I had my reservations about the .223 for deer but it more than did its job. The heart was turned into a flat blown up peice of meat.

Posted: 8/17/2014 11:56:21 PM EDT

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Thanks guys. I have read about the Barnes TSX in the ammo FAQ, and it performs pretty well but wasn't sure if it would be enough for a big hog. I have a 16" inch barreled upper to keep the rifle light with adequate velocity for the cartridge. Are there any others?

Posted: 8/18/2014 12:16:29 AM EDT

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Velocity has a quality all its own. I've shot all sorts of things with AR's. They kill, pure and simple. Use decent ammo and shoot what you'd like...

Posted: 8/18/2014 7:44:43 AM EDT

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IIRC Silver State Armory has some 70 TSX which are pretty spectacular.

Posted: 8/18/2014 9:13:53 AM EDT

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I use 55 gr. FMJ.

Posted: 8/18/2014 9:25:58 AM EDT

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This x2

Posted: 8/18/2014 2:36:00 PM EDT

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m193 or something else?

Posted: 8/18/2014 9:10:01 PM EDT

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I'm glad that is good enough to be effective. I know shot placement is key but I need all the help I can get with other choices out there. I have a decent amount of M193 and M855 but reserve that for two legged critters.

Posted: 8/19/2014 7:59:55 AM EDT

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There used to be a several hundred page sticky on this topic, but it seems to have disappeared.

Posted: 8/24/2014 1:49:21 AM EDT

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I've heard of a handful of guys using regular 55gr fmj stuff, some even use wolf. But I would go with a heavier and sturdy bullet. Barnes is a good option, and I have had good results (not on pigs) with 64gr winchester power point. I know SkyPup uses 77gr or 80gr OTM bullets too, and he's killed more pigs with 223 than anyone I know of.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 5.56/.223 ammo for hog hunting

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