While manyhunting cartridges for the AR-15will do the trick, hogs present a serious challenge for hunters.

As a result, there are several considerations to make when planning your next outing.

Second, its important to opt for right load for hunting.

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The SAINT Victor Pistol in .300 BLK makes for a potent hog hammer with the right ammo.

One of the best selections is the .300 BLK, which is capable of sending a 110-gr.

projectile at roughly 2,350 fps in Hornadys Full Boar load.

This is especially helpful when hunting from a truck with multiple shooters.

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The Melonited barrel is 9″ long and has a1:7″ twist, and the M-Lok handguard gives you the option of mounting accessories.

The one downside with the .300 BLK is long-distance shooting.

Depending on your zero, a 110-gr.

projectile will drop about 13 to 15 at 300 yards with a velocity of around 1,600 fps.

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Because recoil is mild, reacquiring sight picture and fast follow-up shots are easier.

Also in a 110-gr.

The VOR-TX line ups the bullet weight to 120 grains and is equally effective.

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The Victor’s semi-auto operation and 30-round magazine make it a capable hog hunter.

Similarly, many companies offer subsonic loads ideal for use with a suppressor, like Hornadys 190-grain Sub-X.

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Barnes.300 BLK

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Eric topped off the Victor Pistol with a Trijicon MRO optic.

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Hornady’s Full Boar .300 BLK is designed to send a 110-gr. projectile at roughly 2,350 fps.

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Hornady’s 190-gr. Sub-X load is designed for use with a suppressor.

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Eric found the Sub-X bullets to be good expanders and very effective on target.

Hornady Sub-X

Barnes .300 BLK

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