Is good 223/556 hunting ammo ethical for Hogs?

[Okie1907]

I have the opportunity to hunt hogs but dont want to spend too much on ammo as there are so many of them, could I get away with using 223/556 soft tips for hog hunting or should I bite the bullet and use 308?

 

[tomthebaker]

A friend took his AR on a hog hunt in Arkansas, using 55 grain ball. He said it was very effective.

 

[Deer Slayer]

55 gr SP will work fine with the right placement. I prefer my M1A with 165 gr because I want to slam them with extreme prejudice

 

[dennishoddy]

.223 is fine.

 

[doctorjj]

Just know where to shoot them. Most people shoot them behind the shoulder, like you might on a deer, except for a hog it's a gut shot. Has to be shoulder or forward.

 

[retrieverman]

Short answer....yes.

 

[Wheel Gun]

Mr. Pig will not like a .223 behind his ear.

 

[Okie1907]

Mr. Pig will not like a .223 behind his ear.

Anyone know of some good expanding ammo

 

[dennishoddy]

Any ammo sufficient to hunt deer with will work for pigs. Hornady, Speer, or Sierra Soft point Boat tails or flat base will work. Don't buy bullets designed for varmints.
What will work better is the Barnes and Hornady solid copper rounds that will expand, but are designed to have more penetration while retaining full weight.

 

[Jeff405]

30 rounds of 223 will be fine.