New to forum and looking into hog hunting

[redmedic09]

Hi I am new to the idea of hog hunting but here in SC the hogs are beginning to get rampant. I am located in the upstate of SC. I have decided to get a six8 from LWRC as a combo deer/hog rifle. I was curious on what ammo works well for y'all. and if anyone reloads what their recipe for success is. Thank for your time.

 

[der Teufel]

Welcome to the board, and lots o' luck attacking the hogs!

 

[Brian Shaffer]

Welcome!

 

[J BAR K]

Welcome! 6.8 offers several choices in my opinion. I have had good luck with the Hornady 120 gr. SST.

 

[redmedic09]

Welcome! 6.8 offers several choices in my opinion. I have had good luck with the Hornady 120 gr. SST.

Thanks!

 

[RattlesnakeDan]

Welcome! ditto on the 120gr SST Hornady

 

[scrmblr1982cj8]

Welcome! I just moved to TX from SC!

 

[Bossiermd]

Welcome! Be aware, when you get started with this hobby, your wife won’t see much of you again! I also shoot the Hornady SST 120 gr., can’t go wrong for hogs with this round. Are you in the medical field?

 

[redmedic09]

Welcome! Be aware, when you get started with this hobby, your wife won’t see much of you again! I also shoot the Hornady SST 120 gr., can’t go wrong for hogs with this round. Are you in the medical field?

Yessir i am in the medical field. And thanks for the heads up. she is quite use to me diving head first into projects like this and not seeing me for a while.

 

[FrankT]

welcome to LSB

 

[Bossiermd]

I’m also a retired caregiver, and I think I’m out more at night now than I was taking call!! Good luck!

 

[lonepunman]

Glad you found us...

Can't help with the ammo question, as I shoot bolt action only.

I'm one of a rare Texas breed that has a medical license, concealed carry permit and library card in the same wallet.

(It sounds a little crowded, but with the library card, you never have to worry about having room for a condom)

 

[ZenArchery]

don't have the 6.8.
sold my .277 but when I did run with it my Barnes 95gr TAC-TX were phenomenal on coyotes and hogs.
Welcome.