jerseyhunter, I wouldn' t recommend it for hogs. If you can get close enough and place the shot right behind the ear it should be enough. I suggest though make sure of your shot and have a tree close by for your escape route in case you screw up. LOL. A friend has shot probably well over a 100 hogs at his uncles big cattle ranch in SW Florida. 99% of the time he used a Model 94 22mag.We' ve butchered several using a 22 short. Use your own judgement.
Ruger Redhawk