No it was debated on here at one time.
Hogs are not regulated as game animals in Georgia. Neither are coyotes or armadillos.
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Best affordable .223 ammo or bullet type for hogs...
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No it was debated on here at one time.
Hogs are not regulated as game animals in Georgia. Neither are coyotes or armadillos.
And five times that many are crippled up and wounded.
Lilly001
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The problem with most soft point .223 ammo is that it is made for small game/varmits.
They are made for rapid expansion and that is not what you want for hogs, or deer, unless you do head shots exclusively.
Several manufacturers do make deer specific rounds. They are usually soft point 60-65 grain bullets.
I read that Winchester makes a 69 grain that has a modified bullet for use in the slower twist barrels.
They are made for rapid expansion and that is not what you want for hogs, or deer, unless you do head shots exclusively.
Several manufacturers do make deer specific rounds. They are usually soft point 60-65 grain bullets.
I read that Winchester makes a 69 grain that has a modified bullet for use in the slower twist barrels.
Possibly but I don't think most people care when it comes to hogs
davel
Senior Member
Appreciate the advice but on small to medium hogs we need something that expands rapidly. SP, polymer, or something similar. Not familiar with hollow points for an AR. I have used them with my 22 and they work well. All of our shots are under 100yds on hogs.
davel
Senior Member
We do head and neck shots exclusively. Bonded bullets go right through them without much damage.
I do. Nothing deserves a horrible, lingering, suffering death. You probably wouldn't want your kid or family member to stumble into one of those blood-mean wounded hogs that some irresponsible idiot shot that's hiding under a bush in the woods, either.
Lilly001
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For exclusively head and neck shots any soft or hollow point should do.
Just match up the bullet weight to your guns barrel twist.
Ammoseek should have a plethora of choices.
The Barnes TTSX BT 55 grain would be good bullet where expansion is preferred. It’s designed for game bigger than predators.
I have never had a hog complain. Killed a few deer with it to. 
I’ve head shot. Body shot. Great ammo.
Bobby Bigtime
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The HSM remanufactured 55 grain soft point are both inexpensive and accurate. We have had great luck with them on varmint and antelope.
FlipKing
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I've recovered every hog I've hit with a green tip. Also it really depends on the goal. Harvesting the animal for meat or eradicating an invasive species.
FlipKing
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I fully understand what you're saying but I don't use "state approved" rat traps. I use whatever kills em.
Mauser
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Rogers sporting goods has federal 223 55 gr sp on sale for 12.99 a box right now
Robust Redhorse
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Hogs are not game animals, you can shoot them (on private property) with anything you want.
If you care about recovering the parasite and disease-ridden varmints, you can use Remington Hog Hammer or Winchester Razor Bore or just the cheapest ammo you can find loaded with 62g expanding bullets (55g expanding cheap ammo is made for prairie dogs).
If you care about recovering the parasite and disease-ridden varmints, you can use Remington Hog Hammer or Winchester Razor Bore or just the cheapest ammo you can find loaded with 62g expanding bullets (55g expanding cheap ammo is made for prairie dogs).
It ain’t rocket science. I’m sure 55 grains sp will do it just fine.
I’ve killed them with HP,SP,FMJ…even BT “Varmint” ammo.you name it…I’ve killed them with it. The most affordable,and RELIABLE performance comes from SP Ammo. I’ve killed way over 100 & agree..they are tougher than a Deer. I would avoid FMJ,because of the chance of ricochet..and having to use multiple shots..equals NO cost savings on Ammo 
Mauser
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Midsouth shooters has 68 gr for 12.49 and 75 gr for 13.99 right now
