Hello All,

I have the opportunity to hunt in TX later this year and will add javelina to the mix. I have a very nice Rem700 Lite Varmint rifle with a 1 in 12 twist. It shoots the lighter weight bullets very well and the heavier bullets >60gr quite poorly.

I have a very nice 1/2 minute load with a 40gr Nosler BT at just a bit over 3000fps.

I know this load will kill a jave...but...does anyone have any experience with it or opinions in regards to overall damage as I'd like to do a full mount.

Thank-you in advance!

Can't imagine why it wouldn't work well as long as placement is good. They're not particularly large animals. Look forward to the report!

a HUGE whistle pig is 50# ... its an oversized rat... a 223 will kill 2 or 3 in a row...

I have killed several javelina with a 22 Hornet. Not sure how much damage the BT will cause, I would look at placing the shot just behind the collar/shoulder. While they normally do weigh 50 pounds or less the biggest I have seen killed weighed in at 68 pounds.

You probably won't have the fist size entry wound with a 223 that you would with a 22-250 or the swift. You might even try the 45 gr. Barnes TSX if you have the time.

GWB

Thanks for the comments. I realize they are small, I'm just not sure if the 40grBT is too frangible.

I hunt javelina every year with a .223. I use a soft point, but the BT's will work just fine. Like CHC said, make sure you don't hit the shoulder and chance a blow up.

Here is an article I wrote on Texas javelina hunting with a .223 for "AR Guns & Hunting":
Link-Click Here

Javelina's make nice mounts. Good hunting!

Bob

Thanks Bob!! I have about 10000 of the 40grBTs. I do intend to do a full mount which is why I was concerned about using the 40gr BT I suspect may be a bit too frangible. I'll use a 55gr just be on the safe side.

Thank-you for taking the time!

You will not have a problem getting your Peccary with .223

Great caliber for Javalina. You should have no problem whatsoever. Good Luck!

Shot with a 222 Rem:



55 grain Sierra soft points as I remember.

Thanks Dave!

That euro mount is nice! I think I swing one like that if I get lucky!

Overall...I think I'll use my 223 with 55gr winchester PSPs as I have over a thousand. I'll try 2 loads ... one I've used before and is sub MOA (27gr W748) and for fun, I'll try the same amount of Varget and see if it's s good or better.

Aim a little further back to just hit lung and you'll have no problems with the 40 bt. OR you can use fmjs. Javie go down EASY, a none expanding fmj to the heart/lung and they will probably drop on the spot. Millions have been killed with 22lr.

Perry

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Originally posted by Crazyhorseconsulting:
I have killed several javelina with a 22 Hornet. Not sure how much damage the BT will cause, I would look at placing the shot just behind the collar/shoulder. While they normally do weigh 50 pounds or less the biggest I have seen killed weighed in at 68 pounds.

68#'s!!!! Pics???? Doubtful . Are sure it wasn't a small burro.

Perry

Perry, what do the largest javelinas entered in the Muy Grande typically run? Seems like I remember low to mid-60s being the winner most years, but maybe not.

I'm not really sure, just giving CHC a hard time. In my mind I imagine them being 35 pounds. 68 pounds conjures javies as big as deer, or a burro.

Perry