- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
AR platform - Hog Caliber
Posted on 11/1/15 at 6:23 am
Posted on 11/1/15 at 6:23 am
Does anyone have experience with the .458 SOCOM? I do a lot of hog hunting at night with thermals and I wanted a more effective caliber (than the 300 BLK) Thanks in advance.
10
Posted on 11/1/15 at 9:15 am to will1883
I don't know anything about it but do a little research on the .50 Beowulf
It looks like an awesome round amazingly similar to the .45-70.
It looks like an awesome round amazingly similar to the .45-70.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 9:58 am to will1883
Is the .300 AAC not taking them down? How much did you pay for your thermal?
Posted on 11/1/15 at 10:10 am to will1883
I've read a little on thr .458. Seems that it may have a jamming issue. However if that was corrected, it looks like a bull of a caliber. Just not as many rounds held in a given clip.
Did you have bad results with the blackout? The blackout has been the rave or so I thought.
Did you have bad results with the blackout? The blackout has been the rave or so I thought.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 10:15 am to will1883
The .458 and the .450BM are fighting to see if one or both will last. The .450 has some reloading benefits. Both hit real hard.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 10:15 am to Manchac Man
.308 is the obvious answer if you can go the AR10 route.
If not, I think the .458 would be a good choice. Has 6.8spc fallen off the map?
If not, I think the .458 would be a good choice. Has 6.8spc fallen off the map?
Posted on 11/1/15 at 11:06 am to bbvdd
What about the Grendel?
Posted on 11/1/15 at 12:23 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Honestly, to me hogs aren't worth the price of expensive ammo. I'm a fan of shooting them as many times with 5.56 as is necessary. Use hard ball ammo and aim for the head. If you have to take a body shot who cares how many rounds it takes? It's a hog.
At the price of over $2 per round I wouldn't attempt hunting hogs with .458 or .450 or even 300BLK unless I absolutely needed a one shot stop.
This is the best answer. And 308 is still cheaper than the other exotic rounds you listed.
At the price of over $2 per round I wouldn't attempt hunting hogs with .458 or .450 or even 300BLK unless I absolutely needed a one shot stop.
quote:
.308 is the obvious answer if you can go the AR10 route.
This is the best answer. And 308 is still cheaper than the other exotic rounds you listed.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 12:27 pm to bapple
The voice of reason. .223 will kill them dead if you can shoot worth a damn.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 12:36 pm to will1883
7.62X39 is ridiculously cheap (.23 cpr) and will get the job done easy. You just have to find a reliable AR that shoots it. I recommend the CMMG Mutant.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 1:32 pm to will1883
5.56 is the way to go in a 20" barrel.
My uncle has a night rig in 5.56 and probably kills 200 a year with that caliber
My uncle has a night rig in 5.56 and probably kills 200 a year with that caliber
Posted on 11/1/15 at 2:41 pm to LSUlefty
Mosin Nagant then, like bapple I'm not into wasting good lead on a filthy hog.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 4:02 pm to ChatRabbit77
300 dollar SKS at 25 cents/hole
I can't imagine spending thousands on a hog rifle then a premium for ammo
I can't imagine spending thousands on a hog rifle then a premium for ammo
Posted on 11/1/15 at 4:33 pm to cgrand
I think all you guys are missing the point of a hog rifle. It is merely an excuse to buy another rifle in a big arse caliber. Get with the program ladies.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 9:33 pm to will1883
308 win
These AR calibers of the month seem very lacking in the hog killing world.
These AR calibers of the month seem very lacking in the hog killing world.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 8:31 am to will1883
quote:
AR platform - Hog Caliber
.22
Posted on 11/2/15 at 8:34 am to White Bear
quote:
The voice of reason. .223 will kill them dead if you can shoot worth a damn.
This but the AR10 is a sweet hog/deer killing rig and makes a great excuse to have another AR in the safe.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 9:37 am to ChatRabbit77
quote:
7.62X39 is ridiculously cheap (.23 cpr) and will get the job done easy
+1 to this too. If you are good with an AK or SKS they will do a good job as well.
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News