I know what you mean partner! I have seen many guys over the years cut-up by boss hogs and alot of good dogs killed.
When I started hunting hogs back in the early 50'swithoutdogs,Iwas using a Rem .35cal "Woods Master" Mod 81 which I still have in the safe.
I'm to old and heavy these days to chase them dogs,so 5yrs ago I started hunting deer and if I see a good 60 to 75lb porker, I'll pop him for the pit.

Good eating!!