DEP214,I'm not comparing a .22 to a .44mag, just shareing an experience, I also could care less what any outfitter want's on his ranch or not, my point was that a .22 can and will kill hog's under the right condition's, when I killed that hog with a .22 that was the only gun I had with me and the shot was so easy I couldn't pass it up !! you guy's that think you know it all and your opinion is the only right opinion really piss me off ! Why don't you just enjoy the sport and the comradery and put your attitude where the sun doesn't shine (right next to your cell phone)