i've used the 300 grain .430, the 300 grain .452 and the 300 grain .452 magnum bullets. i've killed numerous wild hogs using the 300 grain .430 and the .452 magnum bullets. Never recovered one; they penetrate both shoulders of 300 pound wild hogs.

Several months ago i went on a crusade killing big solitary boar hogs, mostly with an Encore using 140 grains of Black MZ powder and the Hornady .452 magnum bullet. Killed at least 11 boars with that bullet; several exceeded 300 pounds. i remember only two hogs needing a second shot.