I have been thinking about sighting in with 1 load for range work as well as hogs. Commercially, the 197 and 198 cost in the ballpark of each other. In the ammo section, the ss197 is slower and fragments and is heavier. The ss198 is faster and tumbles but is lighter. Shooting at hogs less than 50 yards, do you go for head shots or chest shots and with which ammo? I am leaning towards the ss198 for everything ( hogs, self defense, range). I just wonder if the heavier ss197 would be better.? Any hog hunters out there?
Thanks
If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs
-
- Junior Member
- Posts: 14
- Joined: 08 Aug 2016, 08:22
Re: If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs
I tend to agree with you. I would lean toward the 198. However, I don't know where you buy your ammo, but I get 197 from PSA for $17.99 a box, and $31.99 is the cheapest I have ever found 198.
Re: If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs
We don't have hogs, but I hear they're stupid tough. I don't know that I'd go after one with a 5.7 after what I've seen on some youtube videos.
- Rapier1772
- Global Moderator
- Posts: 12939
- Joined: 20 Aug 2008, 09:00
- Location: Benton City, WA
Re: If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs
There is at least one thread on here about hunting hogs with the FsN using the the 197. He went for head shots right behind the ear IIRC. Here's one:
http://www.fivesevenforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9037" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.fivesevenforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9037" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
How to post pics & videos: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6363
Contrary to popular belief, you CAN fix stupid - it's just illegal.
-
- Junior Member
- Posts: 14
- Joined: 08 Aug 2016, 08:22
Re: If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs
Thanks guys. I have seen ss198 on gunbroker for $599/1000 at times. I guess I am thinking more like $0.35- $0.75 per round versus using other ammo that may have better stats but is more like $1.75-2.00 per round. I don't mind using either round, but was wondering on hogs which would be better. Just going to have to see!
-
- Junior Member
- Posts: 14
- Joined: 08 Aug 2016, 08:22
Re: If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs
What does PSA stand for as far as ammo purchase sites? Thanks
- panzermk2
- Forum Supporter
- Posts: 12380
- Joined: 19 Aug 2008, 15:51
- Location: Pr. CEO Elite Ammunition
- Contact:
Re: If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs
198 would be better for hogs by a long shot.
If you use the S4M, same bullet, As tough as they are I would expect the jacket to shed and the Aluminum rod core to continue on tumbling and ripping stuff up. I see this with S4M and sometimes with the 198.
Plus when pushed the 27gr bullet can expand like a conventional hollow point.
If you use the S4M, same bullet, As tough as they are I would expect the jacket to shed and the Aluminum rod core to continue on tumbling and ripping stuff up. I see this with S4M and sometimes with the 198.
Plus when pushed the 27gr bullet can expand like a conventional hollow point.
Jay Wolf
Pr. Elite Ammunition
Pr. Elite Ammunition
"Engineers, the oompa-loompas of science!"
Be'ein Tachbulot Yipol Am Veteshua Berov Yoetz
-
- Junior Member
- Posts: 14
- Joined: 08 Aug 2016, 08:22
Re: If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs
SM4 looks very impressive! That would do some damage!
Re: If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs
What media were those fired into, they're very dirty
Re: If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs
PSA is Palmetto State Armory
- panzermk2
- Forum Supporter
- Posts: 12380
- Joined: 19 Aug 2008, 15:51
- Location: Pr. CEO Elite Ammunition
- Contact:
Re: If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs
Some of them where shot through a lvl2 vest wrapped around a bone in pork should, some lvl2 panel on top of those poncy Cabela's yearly hard bound catalogs they send out, hell at least 2 where shot through steel plates which is why they are now just a the core, after exiting that they fell into a sand trap covered in pork goo. So some of the sand stuck to them. Never bothered to clean them off.DoubleJ wrote:What media were those fired into, they're very dirty
Jay Wolf
Pr. Elite Ammunition
Pr. Elite Ammunition
"Engineers, the oompa-loompas of science!"
Be'ein Tachbulot Yipol Am Veteshua Berov Yoetz
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests