QUESTION:
Grandson from Dallas & I are in Wharton County for hogs. I /we have done this for decades, usual success.
I'm using .243Win, 100gr. He has .308, 168gr.
Shots all about 80 or 90 yards, w/ Leupolds, from rests. Mostly heart or base of neck shots.
Rifles sighting checked fine, both bore-scopes and paper targets.
This year, five solid hits, no pigs or blood. We have been recovering ~ 90% of hit hogs but his year, ZERO. I know many prefer larger calibers, but I'm 76 & disabled.
Any advice other than bigger rifles?
Thanks,
leVieux
Grandson from Dallas & I are in Wharton County for hogs. I /we have done this for decades, usual success.
I'm using .243Win, 100gr. He has .308, 168gr.
Shots all about 80 or 90 yards, w/ Leupolds, from rests. Mostly heart or base of neck shots.
Rifles sighting checked fine, both bore-scopes and paper targets.
This year, five solid hits, no pigs or blood. We have been recovering ~ 90% of hit hogs but his year, ZERO. I know many prefer larger calibers, but I'm 76 & disabled.
Any advice other than bigger rifles?
Thanks,
leVieux