Slugs or Buck shot for hogs?

tealboy · 06-29-2004, 05:44 PM

taking a neighbor who has a 20ga shotgun. We are going to hunt Florida hogs. Should he get a slug or 00 buckshot for shots of 40-50 yds?

Hoopy · 06-29-2004, 05:48 PM

Buckshot, not slugs

shootr mcgavvin · 06-29-2004, 05:54 PM

buckshot

timbercruiser · 06-29-2004, 08:07 PM

Better count on the slugs. You can't get 00 in 20 guage I don't think. I would use the slugs anyway, if he has practiced enough and can hit a target consistently at that distance.

Hoopy · 06-29-2004, 08:21 PM

And in his excitement if he misses, or the hog is running around (like they usually do) ...

timbercruiser · 06-29-2004, 09:33 PM

40 to 50 yards with #3 buck (the normal load for a 20 guage) I don't think is a suitable load for a 200 pound or so hog. You are just going to bugger him up most of the time.

Carpmaster · 06-29-2004, 10:12 PM

slugs by far, looking at ballistics and thinking of the momentum capable of them!!!

TREEDOG · 06-29-2004, 11:26 PM

Sluggers.

tealboy · 06-30-2004, 04:54 AM

our hogs are typically 80-125 lbs, so not whoopers. I will buy both and be prepared. I am not sure he will have time to practice with the slugs so i am reluctant to use them

BOWHUNTERCOP · 06-30-2004, 06:25 AM

slugs all the way. remember hogs have a much tough skin then deer, and as we all know a much tougher animal, so go with the slugs.