Reccomend a good .22lr load for wild hogs

[Pulse]

do you allready have H&Ks 4.6x30mm in the USA?
i still would not be comfortable with them against a hog, but better then a .22lr or WMR.

 

[Myles]

I prefer bow, .357 revolver, or my .375 Winchester.

However, I have hunted them twice with a rimfire. Once with a Winchester 9422 in .22WMR, and a second time with a single shot .22LR. (I am not counting working a hog farm, using a Ruger Bearcat loaded with CB caps to put a dying animal down.)

Make your shot into the brain pan; draw a mental line from the eye to the ear. Anywhere along that line will do it.

EDIT: To answer your original question - the load is a matter of what is most accurate for you and your rifle. I would prefer CCI Stingers, but honestly any load that you place along that line into the brain cavity will do it.

 

[ArmedBear]

Velocitors in one of these:

http://www.bwefirearms.com/gatling.html

 

[M'bogo]

I would go with the fastest .22LR that had a solid point 40gr bullet. These are the fastest ones I know of. http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0053414216498a.shtml

M'bogo

 

[nekwah]

quote,

hawken,

Bad advice. Not worth losing priveleges. I am sure you were jesting.

I guess your right.

 

[stonecoldy]

They state the use of centerfire cartridges not over .22 caliber. Would this not preclude the use of 0.222 Rem, 0.223 Rem, 22-250, etc?
Or am I missing something in those regs?
If possible then that should help at least somewhat. Would still take headshots.

 

[John828]

They state the use of centerfire cartridges not over .22 caliber. Would this not preclude the use of 0.222 Rem, 0.223 Rem, 22-250, etc?
Or am I missing something in those regs?If possible then that should help at least somewhat. Would still take headshots.

Damn, I missed that, thanks stone coldy. Part of the problem is that the .22 centerfires would be illegal during the deer seasons. So as far as I can tell, a hog hunter would have to watch his P's and Q's calendar wise and caliber wise. Is this fair? As krochus pointed out the AGFC already deems the hunter guilty until proven innocent.

Suppose, I go out to a national forest to find some open space to test a load? Am I hunting or am I testing a handload? The game warden might confiscate my rifle and, heck, my truck, too. I was just shooting. His word against mine.

Krochus, I think I know where you're coming from.

Wildlife Management Areas
Any open daytime hunting seasons or
special deer, elk or turkey permit hunts
Hunters may use the weapons allowed for that season or hunt. During special permit hunts, only permit holders may shoot or possess feral hogs. There is no bag limit, but shooters must have a hunting license and may not pursue hogs at night. Feral hogs may not be taken on WMAs with the use of dogs, bait or traps. Dead feral hogs may be removed from the WMA or left where they were shot.”

 

[R.W.Dale]

Or am I missing something in those regs?

yes the part where centerfire firearms comma OR rimfire larger than .22

the centerfire part is a seperate notion from the rimfire part of that regulation

that's how the law is applied though not necaccarly how it's written.....yeah I know they suck




on the other hand .22 centerfires are legal to deer and or hog hunt with if the season is in

Suppose, I go out to a national forest to find some open space to test a load? Am I hunting or am I testing a handload? The game warden might confiscate my rifle and, heck, my truck, too. I was just shooting. His word against mine.

In the eyes of the law you'd be a filthy stinkin lowlife poacher in the above situation. If the AGFC were smart they'd just ban .22mag because by their reasoning there could be no poachers then

 

[John828]

.22 centerfires are legal here now for deer?

 

[John828]

nevermind, found my answer.

Modern Gun
All modern guns may be used for deer hunting during modern gun season with the following exceptions. You may not use:

buckshot in a .410 shotgun.
shot smaller than No. 4 buckshot in any shotgun.
rimfire cartridges, military or full metal jacketed ammunition.
any centerfire rifle, pistol or revolver smaller than .22 caliber. handguns with barrels shorter than 4 inches. See illustration, right

 

[John828]

So, krochus, I guess, my little .25 ACP Raven is adequate???!?

Want to start a petition? I have a feeling that with the right groundwork and attention to detail, we can get this fixed. Besides, I have a direct route to Steve "Wildman" Wilson.

 

[Shawnee]

+1 for the .22 magnum. I think the 10/22 even comes in .22 magnum and that wouldn't be a bad choice.


"which Arkansas do you live in? My game and fish commission views every license holder as a potential poacher what will do so when the first oppurtunity arises.."

That problem with law enforcement officers of all types is nationwide. The militarization of civil law enforcement agencies has been creeping upon We, the people for a long time but, since 9/11, the agencies have been running full-bore toward militarization. One of their goals is to destroy the "Presumption of Innocence" guaranteed by the Constitution and replace it with the "Presumption of Guilt" - and they are succeeding because most of We, the People are very foolishly presuming LEO agencies are on the up-and-up.

I just drove through Arkansas friday. Crossed the bridge at Memphis and took 79 to Stutgart and Texarkana. Beautiful drive even at this time of year. Somber to see so many Greenheads deceased along the roads. Had a great lunch in Camden! Plan on visiting Bayou Meteo on the return trip in May.


Good Luck with the hogs and the pigs !

 

[John828]

Shawnee,

Glad you enjoyed yourself passing through. Arkansas is a great state for outdoor activities which is one of the reasons I moved back here.

Bring your skeeter dope if you go to Bayou Meto in May.

 

[Shawnee]

Hi John 828


"Skeeter dope"???? Skeeters there require the same .22 magnum as the hogs!

Have vacationed in Ark. four or five times. Almost moved there (along the Okla. border). Have met many, many people there and every, single one of them has been as friendly as one could hope for. Hard to even imagine the Clintons coming from there.

 

[R.W.Dale]

.22 centerfires are legal here now for deer?

they always have been

Arkansas only recently added a caveat that says .22 centerfire or larger.

Basically ruling out the 17's and 204ruger

 

[John828]

Quote:
Originally Posted by John828
.22 centerfires are legal here now for deer?

they always have been

Well, I certainly don't mind learning anything. I guess I just assumed the minimum was .24.

Krochus, if you really feel strongly about it go to a meeting Tuesday night. I know a lot of people might not think the AGFC public meetings amount to much change, but I really think they are trying to make some real changes.

Not sure where you are exactly, but there will be meetings in Fayetteville, Mountain View, Fort Smith and Russellville. They'll be wildlife officers there too, and if you are nice about, I'd be willing to bet you all could have an honest conversation about "the presumption of innocence/guilt" issue.

 

[kingpin008]

What About

One of these loaded with Mini-Mags?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQEb6DPPVtU


Should get the job done.

 

[tblt]

Nun you need a bigger gun

 

[Shawnee]

"I'd be willing to bet you all could have an honest conversation about "the presumption of innocence/guilt" issue."


If I were in Arkansas I would attend just to listen to that !

 

[deaconkharma]

alsaqr is exactly right

22 lr IN THE EAR and they go down pretty well. Of course my experience with .22 and hogs is not exactly "in the wild". we'd trap and euthanize by .22 in the ear. worked very well there but then again, they weren't going to exact revenge if we messed it up. Good luck and try the hottest round you can get and don't miss.

I must say I am really surprised at the law... caliber and chances of injured animal are inversely proportional. Wait did I say I was surprised by a law? LOL nevermind, forgot who writes them for a moment.

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

Ummm, it's ".22 caliber", not ".22 long rifle" in the regulations. So of course you use a .22 magnum. The Winchester 50 grainers are the heaviest I know of - that'd do it right at the base of the ear - they're whizzing along at 2K+ from the muzzle.

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

Didn't know Winchester has a 50 grain .22 mag. I know Federal has one, but it's much lower than 2K.

That would be a good round if they could pull it off.

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

Hmmm, maybe I'm thinking of the Federal.

Now I see that the original problem is "solved". But the reality is that in OK, this IS the rule for feral hogs on public lands during any time EXCEPT regular deer gun season (when you can use your deer gun): Any rimfire OR shotgun BB shot or *smaller*.

 

[qajaq59]

If you are willing to wait for a perfect shot, and can hit exactly where you aim, I suppose it would work. But I sure wouldn't try a fast shot at a moving hog, or he's likely to come back and rip you apart. Wild hogs are nasty even when they aren't wounded.

 

[BlacklabelOP]

Velociter!