cataraft

I agree you can kill a hog with virtually anything. No body has called hogs armor plated super beasts. Nobody has said you need a monster caliber. Yes, any caliber bullet will kill a hog or any other living thing when it hits it in right spot. Those are just of the laws of basic biology. This pic came off another forum. Check it it out and make your own decision what you want to use. It's a good picture of a shield from a hog in Northern California. There is nothing like this on a caribou or even an elk and it shows how thick and tough a boar can be. A .243 will work on hogs. But is it the best choice for a first hunt on a paid trip? Is it the best all around caliber? Would it be a responsible recommendation? I think not. Will it work? Yes, when placed in the right spot anything will work.