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Posted: 12/27/2023 12:31:29 PM EDT
I'm looking at going hog hunting on public land in Feb.- Mar. The areas call for rim fire if big game season is out.
I have a Ruger in 17 wsm. Should I run what I have or get a 22 mag.? Not my first hog hunt but I would like to hear from guys that have done it with either cartage. Thanks |
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Posted: 12/27/2023 12:35:25 PM EDT
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Um, neither...and if you live in a state where this is the only option, that's some unethical stuff. What about a shotty with some 00?
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Posted: 12/27/2023 2:59:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Urimaginaryfrnd]
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The 17 WSM has about 100 ft lbs more energy than the heavier 22 mag and the bullet design is more accurate, the question is penetration….. That said I have no time behind anything in 17 cal and know of multiple kills with 22 mag coyotes, gators, beef etc. I wonder if the rules would allow a muzzleloader hogs are tough critters I’ve shot one with a 30 carbine and not recovered it. Who ever made the rule is an idiot. 12 ga would definitely be a good option.
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Posted: 12/27/2023 5:52:54 PM EDT
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I imagine the 22M with solids and limited to head shots w/in 100 yards... seen them empty out live trapped pigs with a 10/22, but yeah center fire is best,
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Posted: 12/27/2023 6:35:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mytus: Um, neither...and if you live in a state where this is the only option, that's some unethical stuff. What about a shotty with some 00? Think we may have some WMAs that are rimfire only. We've got a million acres of it, we have some crummy rules too. |
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Posted: 12/27/2023 6:46:14 PM EDT
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Crossbow if legal. Feral hogs are a nuisance use whatever you shoot best and wait for a headshot. They are a blast with archery equipment.
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Posted: 12/27/2023 7:25:47 PM EDT
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How big of hogs? Love the 17 WSM, dropped a lot of coyotes with it but try not to exceed 200 yards except on prairie dogs. .223 would be better on anything over 50 pounds.
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Posted: 12/30/2023 12:40:22 PM EDT
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22mag works great or hogs. Smaller pigs get shot straight up the front leg 1/3 to 1/2 up the shoulder. Larger pigs at the base of the ear. The 17 will work fine too. Use a solid bullet in the 17 for the penetration. We go to pig camp several times a year where we are limited to rimfire. BCA’s 22mag makes it a lot of fun. Don’t miss that brain.
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