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4/6/2026 4:19:33 PM EDT
I’ve been using cheap 168gr FMJ and I ran out this weekend. Killed 21 pigs.   I buy in bulk and thought I would get nicer ammo.  I’ve heard the 110gr copper bullets are good but came across this as well.   108 Grain HV LF STYX SX Ruag Ammo from s and g ammo.    They have a S&B with txtr bullet cheap as well.    What would you guys buy. I was doing good with 168 grain bullets for $.65 a round what is the $2 a round ammo going to get me.
4/6/2026 4:57:31 PM EDT
[#1]
110 or 120gr Tac-TX
4/6/2026 6:06:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Berger24][Edited] [#2]
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Originally Posted By wvfarrier:
110 or 120gr Tac-TX
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Both Barnes Tac-Tx 100 & 120  are super accurate out of my Larue 300bo. They have worked really well at dropping hogs and whitetail.
4/11/2026 1:48:29 PM EDT
[#3]
Sgammo has s&b 110gr txtr for .85-.95 a round.   That seems to be the best deal getting into that bullet.  

Anyone tried the Swedish option. Copper 108gr open tip copper at 1.25 a round.  It might not feed as well.
4/11/2026 2:10:12 PM EDT
[#4]
110gr Tac-TX "black tips" are the golden standard.
4/11/2026 3:08:51 PM EDT
[#5]
What about the vmax rounds? They work pretty well for me and the piggys that I've taken with them...
4/24/2026 6:23:32 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Voland:
What about the vmax rounds? They work pretty well for me and the piggys that I've taken with them...
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I use the Ammo Inc 110 gr Vmax in my .300 BLK.     Hog do not seem to like it and die quickly.
5/8/2026 7:59:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bearcat24][Edited] [#7]
If your set on 168 gr pills, you can still get 168 Amax in bulk. Have read from hog hunters it drops them dead quick. Here is a good gel test. Watch the expansion. If you’re considering a lighter pill, get the Tac Tx.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vlwf9ansFY
6/21/2026 10:23:49 PM EDT
[#8]
I'm late to the party but will offer my insights. Started with subs (208gr AMAX) and was not impressed with lethality. Moved to Barnes TacTX 110gr and killed everything - including my wallet. Gambled on some MidwayUSA factory seconds and determined them to be Hornady VMAX 110gr and while cost effective and lethal I ran out in short order and decided to try their SST in 120gr. These have been the best for my gun thus far - very accurate, a little more thump, median cost. I've got 2 mags worth and plan to order more for fall.

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