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22-250 for Hogs

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29 June 2004, 13:48
muzzleblast525
22-250 for Hogs
Anybody shoot a hog with a 22-250? I've got a Tikka T3 in this caliber and it is probably the most accurate rifle I've ever shot. Worked up some loads-36.5 Varget with 50gr Nosler Ballistic Tips-and at 100 yards, cloverleafs. I deer hunted with it last year and shot two bucks, both ran about 40 yards and dropped within sight of the stand. Both were broadside shots, one complete pass-thru, at 110 yards and 100 yards. Pigs at my place are 150lb and smaller, and usually within 100 yards. Might try head shot.....Give me your feedback....
29 June 2004, 14:14
Willie B
Yep, right below the ear. It'll blow their mind.
30 June 2004, 02:51
338win
Woli, agree with your comment, I shot pigs with my 22/250 as it was the rifle on hand. The 308win is the standard pig calibre in my neck of the woods.

cheers 338w
30 June 2004, 12:20
muzzleblast525
Thanks for all the comments so far. I do have a new 25 WSSM, and the old standby .270 and 30/30. Its just this particular gun is so dang accurate. At deer lease yesterday, set up 3" Hit N See targets at 100 yards and had less than 1/2" groups. I know what your saying, "Not hunting conditions" but almost all the hunts I go on have some sort of steady rest, be it my tower blind, shooting sticks or my ATV seat.....
01 July 2004, 00:50
PC
Less than perfect....I feel from say 6.5x55 on up with the right bullets with 30/06, 9.3x62 and 45/70 being as good a pig chamberings as one can get.
01 July 2004, 02:19
Bob in TX
I am glad you have a larger caliber to choose from, but the 22-250 will work.

There is also no comparison using BT's vs. Partitions, TBBC, or TSX. I would never use BTs in any caliber on a hog.
30 June 2004, 10:35
Mikelravy
I wouldn't use a 22-250 if I had anything throwing a bigger slug available.
01 July 2004, 04:10
jeffeosso
Quote:

... I would never use BTs in any caliber on a hog.





wisest thing ever said on AR

jeffe