Ive taken many hogs with a 30-30 out to 150 yards. It will work fine. I have also shot many with my 1911 45 acp. I have a special hog round for my 45 though. My favorite method for hogs is a bow, but I have shot them with 300 wby, 22-250, 30-06, 25 06, 30-30, 300 wsm, 243, and 223. Pistols; 44 mag, 357, colt 45, 45 acp, 454 casul, and 38 special. All took the hogs with no problem when used at the approriate range and proper shot placement.