Hog Hunting
#4
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 36
RE: Hog Hunting
It depends on how I'm hunting them, if it's from a treestand I use a 300 win mag or my 30-06 with 180grain silvertips. If I'm hunting with dogs I use a 10" knife and carry the 30-06 just in case one of the dogs gets hurt and the knife isn't an option.
Sounds like you're hunting without dogs, I would use anything .270 or above. Or a shotgun with slugs.
Sounds like you're hunting without dogs, I would use anything .270 or above. Or a shotgun with slugs.
#5
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 105
RE: Hog Hunting
I depends on the hogs. The Russian bore has a grissle plated chest and shoulders. A 22 mag would not penetrate. A 223 bullet might fragment and not do any good. Be safe and use something 30 cal. with a non hollow point bullet. Minimum 30-30 or 7.62x39. You need to make a good heart lung shot . They are like most animal with their heart down low and right between their front shoulders with the lungs around that. Field dress them like a deer and find a meat processor that can handle wild pig.
#6
RE: Hog Hunting
ORIGINAL: newmanisking
Well thanks for the info 121553! That sure helped me make my decision!
Well thanks for the info 121553! That sure helped me make my decision!
#7
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Posts: 28
RE: Hog Hunting
Bobby, Is it really necessary to be like that? I asked an innocent question on a hunting message board and get this. I know where I'm going to hunt and what I'm doing. I just asked a simple question as to what caliber weapon you guys would suggest using on a hog. If thats a problem get over it. I'm not on here to bicker with people lie you, I'm here to talk hunting.
#8
RE: Hog Hunting
I just find it intresting that you waited till the night before you go hunting and ask this question? I am just somewhat confused on your part of preperation for this. Don't take it as a personal attack, none intended, Bobby
#9
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location:
Posts: 28
RE: Hog Hunting
I was just invited last night(the night the question was asked) to join my cousin on a trip to his lease. No harm done just asking since I've never done it. Gotta learn how to do things sometime from somebody right?