12-08-2022, 04:17 PM
I rolled out of bed about 3 am (with the intention to make a potty trip), and I looked out front to check for hogs under the oaks. There they were, easy to see in the full moon, so I grabbed the AR (223 with 65 gr Gamekings), eased out the front door, picked a hog, turned on the reticle illumination, and shot it. And off they all ran, with no sign of blood. Thats the third time that has happened, and thats enough. In the short term Ill switch to the grandsons 6.5 Grendel, and long term Ill have an upper built in 6.5. When I shoot a hog, I want a dead hog. Well, I probably do have a dead hog, but have no clue where he or she went, which is not satisfactory.
My usual hog gun is a bolt action in 260, with 120 gr Ballistic Tips. It works very well, but I still rarely get an exit or blood trail with hogs. In the new Grendel, I have a choice of 95 gr V-Max, 100 gr Nosler BT, 120 gr Nosler BT, and 123 gr SST. And I have a small stash or 129 gr Hornady Interlocks. Would you folks with significant pig shooting experience with the Grendel please suggest which bullet or bullets are best suited.
Im off to the gunshop to discuss the new upper. Im thinking 18 barrel.
My usual hog gun is a bolt action in 260, with 120 gr Ballistic Tips. It works very well, but I still rarely get an exit or blood trail with hogs. In the new Grendel, I have a choice of 95 gr V-Max, 100 gr Nosler BT, 120 gr Nosler BT, and 123 gr SST. And I have a small stash or 129 gr Hornady Interlocks. Would you folks with significant pig shooting experience with the Grendel please suggest which bullet or bullets are best suited.
Im off to the gunshop to discuss the new upper. Im thinking 18 barrel.