Originally Posted by
super_hunt54
I never use a blind when hog hunting, hence why I never take a head shot, well almost never. There have been a few times I had a good rest to help. And you would be surprised Top how many hogs get holes in their jaw, and yes just below the ear is jaw. Granted it's a bit further down on the head than a deer but not that far. Since I am usually on foot or kneeling beside a tree or bush I really don't have that steady of a rest so I go for the highest percentage (biggest) target. If I am long gunning (The AR10 7mm.08) then most likely I am prone with the Bi-Pod down. That would be neck shooting time. Of course if I have my "sausage maker" (.458 SOCOM) I'll bowl the sucker over with a shoulder shot. Those 300gr Horns tend to make a point
Your'e really stretching it when you say the shot would hit the jaw, as it would be way back from what most people would call the jaw area. Please tell me how if I aim where the reticle is placed on this pig picture how I'm going to shoot him in the jaw without being way off my mark. If I was that bad of a shot and hit the jaw I certainly wouldn't be aiming there, but shooting from a blind with a good rest it's like shooting at a paper target that doesn't move. The rifles I use also shoot under 1/2 MOA and in the type of scenario I'm describing it's much different than hunting from the ground doing spot/stalk like you're referring to.