I've got a 308 I can use, but it would eliminate the hassle of moving my thermal since I can't convince the wife (yet!) that I need another. From what I've been reading, the 224 Valkyrie shoots flatter than the 223 which would be nice for coyotes. Because I don't hunt hogs that often, I can't justify a 6.8 as much as I could justify the 224.
I wouldn't mind being the first, but, since it will cost me $600+ just to hunt, I really don't want to be the one to figure out if it works.
I'll keep you in the loop on what I see with this have an acquaintance who dabbles in every new caliber debut I think his is a Savage. He isn't a hunter, but does shoot at 1000 regularly down the road a piece can get you at least some rifle performance observations. Big Creedmoor lover.The majority of my hunting will be coyotes, but, every once in a while, I'll get the chance to hunt hogs.
With that in mind, anyone have an idea how well the 224 Valkyrie would do on hogs? Of course, shot placement is key...
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I believe the 224v would kill a close hog with a good TSX type bullet.. First accurate shot only.
Do not bet on any second or following shots to kill or disable runners.
Short answer, don't give up your 308/thermal, for 224V/thermal on hogs.
If you are considering a back up hog rifle to your 308, look at the 6.5Grendel, 6.8SPC, 7.62x39, or .30 Herrett (if you reload).
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Everything Brian advised is accurate. Trust that.
Absolutely nothing wrong with the 224v for varmints or target. A Valkyrie should excel on yotes called during the day, and not require a second thermal.
The majority of my hunting will be coyotes, but, every once in a while, I'll get the chance to hunt hogs.
With that in mind, anyone have an idea how well the 224 Valkyrie would do on hogs? Of course, shot placement is key...
A 224 Valkyrie dumping hog without a problem. Though it was definitely shot placement