With having hunted hogs all over the south ranging from knife to high powered rifle and everything in between to include dogs many times. I know that a hog can take a huge beating before giving up the ghost as many here can attest to. I would strongly urge your friend to consider something larger such as the 10mm or 45 ACP with 180grn to 230grn Jacketed Hollow Points if he has to stay in the semi-auto category. If he can take the recoil, I would consider at least a 357 Magnum with 158 to 180grn Speer GoldDots or XTP's or on up to a 44 Mag. I personally use a 10mm or 45 ACP with Hornady Encapsulated FMJ, like a semi wadcutter design and XTP's. They create huge shock. break both shoulders and plows thru the gristle plate like its not there.
Last edited by SecondChance; 02-27-2017 at 08:13 AM.