November 17, 2012, 03:02 PM | #1 |
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Barnes TSX 223
My next pig hunt, I am going to try out the TSX rounds. Not sure whether to go with the 62gr (2,900 FPS/1,160 FT LBS) or 70gr (2,800 FPS/1,225 FT LBS)? The bullet on the 70gr seems pretty long. I'm using a 1:7 twist.
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Either should be good with a 1:7. Barnes Vor-TX is my favorite bullet
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If the lighter bullet has enough weight to penetrate as deep as you want, go with that and take advantage of the extra velocity. If you think you'll need more penetration, take the heavier bullet and greater penetration.
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Here is what Barnes recommends as far as bullet weight and twist.
http://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-cont.../5.56-Nato.pdf With Barnes I'd be tempted to go as light as 55 gr. |
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The chart was helpful, thanks. I think I'll split the difference and go with the 62 gr. |
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That's a tough one to decide? Sometimes were shooting small pigs, and other times shooting some sizely boar. Which would you use? |
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I think lighter may be better with the TSX. I would hunt pigs with the 55's, so either of your choices should work fine.
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I have some .223s loaded up with 55-gr TTSXs, but for serious hunting or defense, I load the 60-gr Nosler Partition. It's scary accurate out of both of my ARs - one-hole groups at 25 yds. I shoot 12-ga hulls off of target stands at 100 yds with them. (Too bad they're $$$!)
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I'd go 62 gr regardless of what bullet you end up deciding on. Should be plenty accurate in your 1:7 barrel and still fit in a mag without a problem.
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That is definitely my plan now. Thanks
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Any .223 hunting bullet will work....
This one was shot with an hollow point bullet weight I can't remember. It was less than 62gr I know for sure. The wound on the neck is the exit.
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Nice! Was it a single shot kill?
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Yes, if shot in the neck less than 100yds they will drop in place with a .223. The neck is a large target area on a pig compared to attempting a heart shot.
The .223's velocity will impart hydrostatic shock and incapacitate if hit in the neck.
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