Which Varmit Bullets for Hogs

[Rootshot]

On the last hog trip I loaded with Barnes 120gr TSX bullets out of a 22" barrel. Bang, flop, dead.

In about 2 weeks, I'm going with a 16" upper (lighter) and since the velocity will be lower, I opted for the 120gr TTSX. In retrospect, I should have gone with the lighter 100gr TTSX, but I think these will do fine.

A buddy just got back from a night time nightvision-equipped hog hunting trip in Texas and he said that they were using .556 ARs with great effect, so any Grendel load should be fine on hogs.

I'm also going to southern California, so lead bullets are out.

--Rootshot

Well, we got back from the hunt. I shot a 120lb boar. Just like last time, it was "bang, flop, dead". The 120gr Barnes TTSX penetrated behind the right shoulder, expanded, and passed clear out of the left shoulder. I was able to push these bullets to 2425 fps out of the 16" barrel.

The 16" AA Tactical upper was on a lower with an A2 stock. If you plan on carrying a rifle all day, I can strongly recommend Slogan Outdoors slings (http://www.sloganoutdoors.com/). These things will not slip off your shoulder!

--Rootshot