K31's first pig

Farmer · 02-07-2008, 02:23 AM

Got my first pig today, just happened across him in the paddock.

40kg boar, 75 yards. 174gn fmj.
Bullet entered through second rib on his right through his lungs and shoulder and it stopped in the armour of his neck.

This is a nice round but am a little surprised the bullet didnt exit especially as its a full metal jacket.

SwedeSteve · 02-11-2008, 05:22 AM

Speaks volumes to the importance of shot placement! If you had a bad shot he may have gotten away. Also, I'm sure you know the FMJ wasn't the greatest choice, but just what was on hand?

samuel · 02-11-2008, 06:52 AM

Being a fairly long bullet and instant kill,I bet it tumbled.That wont happen every time.I dont like fmj,s for hunting. sam.

texnmidwest · 02-11-2008, 07:04 AM

Nice pig and congrats! Don't you love the K31? I have one and I think it is a great rifle and very accurate.

SwedeSteve · 02-11-2008, 08:12 AM

Tex- I been searching high and low for a good deal on a M38. If I don't find it the next couple for days, I'm thinking about picking up a K-31! Do you guys like them a lot?

Farmer · 02-14-2008, 04:58 AM

I can only buy fmj's here in aus, but have 100 rounds and the reload kit coming, so i will have a good supply of softies soon!!!!!!

02-07-2008, 02:23 AM	#1
Farmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Limbri NSW Au Posts: 296	K31's first pig Got my first pig today, just happened across him in the paddock. 40kg boar, 75 yards. 174gn fmj. Bullet entered through second rib on his right through his lungs and shoulder and it stopped in the armour of his neck. This is a nice round but am a little surprised the bullet didnt exit especially as its a full metal jacket. __________________ Cheers, Rob

02-11-2008, 05:22 AM	#2
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,262 Images: 1	Speaks volumes to the importance of shot placement! If you had a bad shot he may have gotten away. Also, I'm sure you know the FMJ wasn't the greatest choice, but just what was on hand? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

02-11-2008, 07:04 AM	#4
texnmidwest Listen to yur Inner Hippo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,374	Nice pig and congrats! Don't you love the K31? I have one and I think it is a great rifle and very accurate. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

02-11-2008, 08:12 AM	#5
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,262 Images: 1	Tex- I been searching high and low for a good deal on a M38. If I don't find it the next couple for days, I'm thinking about picking up a K-31! Do you guys like them a lot? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

02-14-2008, 04:58 AM	#6
Farmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Limbri NSW Au Posts: 296	I can only buy fmj's here in aus, but have 100 rounds and the reload kit coming, so i will have a good supply of softies soon!!!!!! __________________ Cheers, Rob

02-11-2008, 06:52 AM	#3
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	Being a fairly long bullet and instant kill,I bet it tumbled.That wont happen every time.I dont like fmj,s for hunting. sam.