.243 wsm on Javelina?

[rke]

Just curious if anyone has used the .243wsm on Javelina. If not, what is your caliber of choice on Javelina's?

 

[Metdawg44]

Haven't personally used that caliber on javalinas but I think you'll be fine. They are not that big. Don't know how the 6mm compares to the .243 but my buddy dropped one dead in his tracks on a full run at 100 yards with the 6mm.

 

[Coues]

Well, you can legally hunt them them with a .22 mag in AZ. They are tough, but they are only 40-60lbs usually and thin skinned. They are not any bigger than a large coyote.

I would feel comfortable shooting one with just about any centerfire rifle. Even a .204 Ruger.

 

[SDHNTR]

Fire away!

 

[outdoorsman]

.243 should be fine. First pig hunt I ever went on the guide we used was shooting a .243. He had no problem putting down a 185lb pig with it.

 

[Gyopo]

I would love to see the carnage if you shot your javi w/a 90/100 grain vmax or hollow point!!! High splat-factor!!!
The 243 is is plenty fast. The WSM faster.
Good luck.

 

[rke]

How about the 25wsm? Does anyone know how big of a gap there is between the 243wsm and the 25wsm? What i'm doing is try to find a medium caliber rifle. I have a 30-30, 300wsm, .22, and a .17hrm. I want a caliber between there. Is the 25wsm comparable to the 25-06? Thnkx again.

 

[84toyota]

I've killed countless deer, bear, antelope, pigs, varmints, etc. with my 25-06. I've never had a problem with loosing animals... You just need to shoot a quality bullet. I believe the 25 wsm is slightly more powerful than the 25-06... either would be an excellent medium caliber choice.

Ken