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What to do

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I drew a 2022 HAM javelina hunt tag.

My dilemma.

Do I use my new handgun. T/C Contender , .223 14 in bull barrel with an eltctra dot 4x30 scope.

My knight .54 Cal muzzleloader with 6x Leopold scope

My exomax with a New P3 nikon scope.

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If these will be coming to feed, I'd choose the bow personally. If there is the option of seeing them farther out, I'd carry the .223 and the bow (if that's legal there).

My only problem with carrying my pistol and a crossbow is that there isn't much difference in effective range, so I always end up shooting with an arrow. The TC contender should be able to stretch that out a ways though.
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Easy if you can shoot 3 if not pick one from a hat
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Take the T/C in .223!! I have one of those and they rock when it comes to Cactus Pigs!! :thumbup: :D
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mr meat wrote:
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Easy if you can shoot 3 if not pick one from a hat
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.223

because: 'Merica!
and:
223 handgun
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one shot scott wrote:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 7:31 pm
.223

because: 'Merica!
and:
223 handgun
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Looks like a trip to the gun range is in near future.

Hunting .223 ammo isn't cheap either.
Cheapest at sportsman $27 about. Up to $45. Ouch.

I'll sight in with fmj . Then fine tune. Lol

I do like the contender electra red dot scope !
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Hornady's 55 grain V-Max!! This works great on Javelina!! Not to mention Yotes, Bobcats, Fox and assorted other critters!!! :mrgreen:

And Elkaholic....Good Luck on the hunting!! Javelina are just neat!! :thumbup:
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I'd use my Tikka T3X in .223! :mrgreen:

javelina are small critters anything bigger is overkill... :)
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AJ01 wrote:
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Take the T/C in .223!! I have one of those and they rock when it comes to Cactus Pigs!! :thumbup: :D
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Go for the big smack!
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The "Business End" of a 60 pound Cactus Pig!! :lol:

These guys make a really neat "open mouth" shoulder mount!! :thumbup:
Not to mention they are just plain fun to hunt!! :eusa-dance:
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Took 223 to range. Real sweet grouping at 50 yrds. Some in same hole .
Grouping 3/4--- 1.5. High
Makes zero approx 325

Rem 50 gr accu tip. Only thing available

Gonna leave it alone.
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