Need boar Hunting with .357 Buffalo bore advice

357MagFan · January 13, 2005, 11:40 PM

Im going boar hunting and plan use my 686 .357, Im going to use Buffalo bore ammo, what grain bullet would be ideal for this animal..go to link to see.

http://www.Buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#357

Greybeard · January 14, 2005, 02:42 AM

Methinks the 180. Two holes better than one - unless piggy so fat they plug and no blood when he run off into bigger briar patch to die. Or maybe not die. Maybe try to get even when you go into briar patch looking for him.

357MagFan · January 14, 2005, 04:14 AM

you really thinks this?

mete · January 14, 2005, 06:41 AM

In hunting you should always use a heavy bullet for penetration ,especially pigs since only exit holes bleed.So I would say the 180 for larger pigs and the 170 for smaller ones .The heart and lungs are just above the front leg so line up with the leg and 1/4 to 1/2 of the way above the bottom of the pig.The spine is connected to the head at mid-point not the top of the head like a deer.

357MagFan · January 14, 2005, 06:45 AM

Thanks ill remember that...Im going for the spine

**Long Path** · January 14, 2005, 11:19 AM

Honestly, I can't imagine why you wouldn't use the 180. It's the premo choice for your .357, if you're using it for hog. I agree that through-and-through should be your goal.

I also agree that CNS shots are the best way to go with hog. Excepting rifles on shoats, my preferred aim point on a hog is the area 2 to 4 inches behind the ear.

leadbutt · January 15, 2005, 02:08 AM

Go with the 180LFN, the heavier the better,keep your shots under 50 yards and you'll do okay as long as you hit the right point,,for get the shoulder,try to drop it just behind, or practice alot on a melon and go for the head shot.

357MagFan · January 16, 2005, 01:36 AM

A melon? how about a pumpkin?

'your thinking....whatever man '

January 13, 2005, 11:40 PM	#1
357MagFan Junior member Join Date: December 28, 2004 Posts: 205	Need boar Hunting with .357 Buffalo bore advice Im going boar hunting and plan use my 686 .357, Im going to use Buffalo bore ammo, what grain bullet would be ideal for this animal..go to link to see. http://www.Buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#357

January 14, 2005, 02:42 AM	#2
Greybeard Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2002 Location: Denton County Texas Posts: 661	Methinks the 180. Two holes better than one - unless piggy so fat they plug and no blood when he run off into bigger briar patch to die. Or maybe not die. Maybe try to get even when you go into briar patch looking for him. __________________ www.dentoncountysports.com A Private Palace for Pistol Proficiency

January 14, 2005, 11:19 AM	#6
Long Path Staff Join Date: May 31, 1999 Location: N. Texas Posts: 5,892	Honestly, I can't imagine why you wouldn't use the 180. It's the premo choice for your .357, if you're using it for hog. I agree that through-and-through should be your goal. I also agree that CNS shots are the best way to go with hog. Excepting rifles on shoats, my preferred aim point on a hog is the area 2 to 4 inches behind the ear. __________________ "Welcome to The Firing Line, a virtual community dedicated to the discussion and advancement of responsible firearms ownership."T.F.L. Policy Page Will you, too, be one who stands in the gap? ____________ Better and Better, the blog. _____

January 15, 2005, 02:08 AM	#7
leadbutt Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2002 Location: Tidewater,Virginia Posts: 287	Go with the 180LFN, the heavier the better,keep your shots under 50 yards and you'll do okay as long as you hit the right point,,for get the shoulder,try to drop it just behind, or practice alot on a melon and go for the head shot. __________________ "I am always willing to learn,but not always willing to be taught" Sir Winston Churchill

January 14, 2005, 04:14 AM	#3
357MagFan Junior member Join Date: December 28, 2004 Posts: 205	you really thinks this?

January 14, 2005, 06:41 AM	#4
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 4,944	In hunting you should always use a heavy bullet for penetration ,especially pigs since only exit holes bleed.So I would say the 180 for larger pigs and the 170 for smaller ones .The heart and lungs are just above the front leg so line up with the leg and 1/4 to 1/2 of the way above the bottom of the pig.The spine is connected to the head at mid-point not the top of the head like a deer.

January 14, 2005, 06:45 AM	#5
357MagFan Junior member Join Date: December 28, 2004 Posts: 205	Thanks ill remember that...Im going for the spine

January 16, 2005, 01:36 AM	#8
357MagFan Junior member Join Date: December 28, 2004 Posts: 205	A melon? how about a pumpkin? 'your thinking....whatever man '