Thread: .223 for bailed pigs?

Originally Posted by Dublin

Awsome stretch, sounds like quite a feat! Had figured the 55gr would be the goto for any bailing situations. For deer im using a 62gr SP but am picking too risky a pill during a bail up as far as exiting out the other side? Though im yet to test it.

A 62 grain SP shouldn't exit if placed in the right place but imho the 223 unless suppressed gives a crack and the dogs ears take a hammering and as you are aware that the projectile needs to punch through undergrowth at times and it's not an ideal calibre. Will it work? Definitely yes. I've used 223,22, 30-30, 303, 308, 7x57, 3006, 12 Gauge and they all work well but the 44 mag is the best at the bail.
I've seen three dogs killed at the bail, one with 308 and one with 44 mag and one with 30-30. All mistakes by operator. The 308 passed clean through the neck and socked the dog who was in behind.
That my friend was a very very sad day.
I use a low loaded 44 magnum.

Of more significance is possibly the sights on the rifle, opens are what I would always say are best.