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Super-Dave · February 14, 2008, 01:19 PM

I am planning on Hog hunting this November here in Florida.

I am thinking about using an ar15 with a 5 round magazine.

Will the 5.56 be sufficient for hog hunting?

Will it penetrate the skull if I go for head shots?

Would I be better off going for vitals instead of head shots?

February 14, 2008, 01:19 PM	#1
Super-Dave Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 795	Hunting wild hog with an AR-15 I am planning on Hog hunting this November here in Florida. I am thinking about using an ar15 with a 5 round magazine. Will the 5.56 be sufficient for hog hunting? Will it penetrate the skull if I go for head shots? Would I be better off going for vitals instead of head shots?