also, before i get jumped on for my last statement reguarding using the .22LR for hogs, let me explain. here in Florida some WMA's allow you to hunt hogs during the small game season however they do not allow you to use centerfire rifles. so this leaves only the .22LR and shotgun. so i use the .22LR when i hunt squirrels (to help save the meat) and when i'd see a hog i'd head shoot it.