I live in Arizona and got picked for Javelina. Does anyone else hunt the big rats ? And if you do what loads do you use?
Thanks
Thom
Javelina ammo loads
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Re: Javelina ammo loads
Last one I shot was with a cast lead sub.
And don't let anyone tell you the meat is no good. They're just nasty on the outside.
And don't let anyone tell you the meat is no good. They're just nasty on the outside.
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Re: Javelina ammo loads
Aloha Thom.
Need a bit more info. What rifle are you using? Barrel length? Are you planning to hunt suppressed or not? Do you reload?
I am located in AZ as well. Javelinas are not overly tough critters. 300 BO has enough horsepower to take one down at "reasonable" ranges. I would look at bullet weights from 110gr to 150gr. Stay away from match ammo and bullets with thin copper jackets. The 110gr Barnes TAC TX is a good choice. 123gr Sierra Pro-Hinter is another good one. Their are lots of 150gr options out there as well.
Let me now the particulars and I can offer some more specific info.
Al
Need a bit more info. What rifle are you using? Barrel length? Are you planning to hunt suppressed or not? Do you reload?
I am located in AZ as well. Javelinas are not overly tough critters. 300 BO has enough horsepower to take one down at "reasonable" ranges. I would look at bullet weights from 110gr to 150gr. Stay away from match ammo and bullets with thin copper jackets. The 110gr Barnes TAC TX is a good choice. 123gr Sierra Pro-Hinter is another good one. Their are lots of 150gr options out there as well.
Let me now the particulars and I can offer some more specific info.
Al
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Re: Javelina ammo loads
I think I'll start carrying some Sierra 135 varmint rounds for when the deer aren't biting. Might be able to see completely through a javelina before it falls over.pauerpilot wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 1:27 am Stay away from match ammo and bullets with thin copper jackets.
Re: Javelina ammo loads
I have a 10.5 inch barrel and I was thinking about shooting suppressed. We got drawn in unit 21. Looking around Dumas road, but haven't seen anything yet.
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