Which Nosler bullets are best for hunting wild boars in difficult terrain?

[asherbonaventure]

Hi everyone,

Recently, I have participated in several wild boar hunting trips in quite rough terrain. The shooting range is usually short (under 100 yards), but the situation is very surprising because the boars often move quickly and hide in the bushes.

I have a few questions that I would like to ask experienced people for advice:

With the target being wild boars, which are quite strong and tough, should I choose Nosler Partition, AccuBond, or Ballistic Tip bullets to ensure both accuracy and the ability to take down quickly?

Do you think the bullet weight of 150gr or 180gr is more reasonable in this situation?

In addition to the bullet factor, is there any advice on approach tactics or how to optimize the shooting path in an environment with many obstacles?

I believe this topic will also be useful for many people hunting in similar conditions. I look forward to hearing more practical opinions from the community.

Thank you for reading and sharing! PolyTrack

 

[JMRhino]

Hi.

A couple of questions come to mind. Are you referring to a specific cartridge in a specific rifle? Are these large boars? 200#s plus? Ultimately, I think any durable bullet with relatively good accuracy is sufficient. Partitions or Accubonds in the 150-180 range (depending on cartridge) should work great. Barnes TSX or TTSX are made for that scenario too but I would possibly go a little lighter in bullet weight (again depending on cartridge)...

I think that I would prioritize bullet construction and feeding reliability over accuracy.

 

[salmonchaser]

I’ve had the opportunity to hunt grizzly to prairie dogs with partitions and just about everything in between. I was never unhappy with their performance on shots that ranged from 30 to 300 yards. The advent of the AccuBond has changed my thinking. I have not taken any of the great bears with the AccuBond but I’ve killed quite a few elk and deer with them. The AccuBond has been flawless from point blank range to just a touch over 500 on elk, using 7mm; 300mag; 3006 and 338 variations. A couple of relatives have used Barnes bullets in similar configurations with equal success.
I have taken antelope and deer with ballistic tips and believe light skinned animals are where the Ballistic tip shines. Others have had success on elk with the Ballistic tips but I’ve had those bullets destroyed by heavy bone a couple of times.
Wild hogs are not that much different than bears I would think. With the distances you mentioned a 30 caliber 180 grain AccuBond or Partition will serve you well.
This fall I’ll hunt Mule deer with the 275 Rigby and 140 grain Accubonds, black bear are also available.
A couple weeks later I’ll be hunting elk with the 300 HH and 180 gr. Accubonds.
Come spring I’ll travel to Africa again. Not entirely sure which rifles I will take, either the 300 HH or the 375 HH and the 275 Rigby. Regardless the cartridges will be loaded with Accubonds or Partitions.
Good luck on your hunts I look forward to your reports from the field.

 

[xphunter]

@asherbonaventure,
What cartridge options do you have to pick from?
What is the average weight of these boars?
What country are you hunting in?
For the USA, I use an expanding bullet primarily, especially the Hornady A-Max or ELD-M.
Barrel lengths have been from 15 inches to 16 inches.
This last year I used a 22 Creedmoor with 80 grain ELD-M's,
The year before that, 6mm Creedmoor with 108 grain ELD-M's.
223 Remington (62-64 grain Gold Dots-Bonded bullet), 243 Winchester (1-8 Twist with 105 A-Max's), and I have used a 308 Winchester a number of times as well.
The biggest hog I have taken was a synchronized shot with him using 243 Winchester (105 grain A-max) and me using a 308 Winchester (168 grain A-Max) at under 200 yards in a open field at night.
All of my hog hunting has been at night with either night vision or thermal.

 

[Chuck R]

I hunted boars in Germany with a .270Win, using 130BTs, both driven and from stands without an issue.

Stateside I've hunted feral hogs with:
225 PTs and Hornady 200 grn Interlocks in a 350RM and 180grn Speer HotCors in a 358 Win, again never had a problem. I've only recovered 1 bullet to date and that was a 180 HotCor that travelled the length of a boar quartering at about 10'.

Most from stands/blinds, and most at night. Biggest hog was about 300lbs. I really don't know if hogs are that tough, or a lot aren't hit right, but I've yet to lose one. I went to the 35s to be able to decrease the impact velocity and still get decent kills.

 

[JD338]

What cartridge are you using?
How big are the wild boars you are hunting?
It's tough to beat a PT or the AB. Both will hold together and give you plenty of penetration.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

Hi everyone,

Recently, I have participated in several wild boar hunting trips in quite rough terrain. The shooting range is usually short (under 100 yards), but the situation is very surprising because the boars often move quickly and hide in the bushes.

I have a few questions that I would like to ask experienced people for advice:

With the target being wild boars, which are quite strong and tough, should I choose Nosler Partition, AccuBond, or Ballistic Tip bullets to ensure both accuracy and the ability to take down quickly?

Do you think the bullet weight of 150gr or 180gr is more reasonable in this situation?

In addition to the bullet factor, is there any advice on approach tactics or how to optimize the shooting path in an environment with many obstacles?

I believe this topic will also be useful for many people hunting in similar conditions. I look forward to hearing more practical opinions from the community.

Thank you for reading and sharing! PolyTrack

What chambering are you running?

 

[FOTIS]

Rifles used in these hunts.

Henry 45 Colt
300 Savage
300 Win
308 win x5
338 RMP
30-30
6.5 Creedmoor
6.5 RPM
7mm-08

90% used ELDX's.......... the rest
250 XTP--45 LC
Hammer bullets
ballistic tips
1 Norma factory ammo 150 gr (300 win)