cynikalHC

I like the old 270. But if you know what you are doing like GA then I guess you can pick them of all day with a .22.

okboarhunter

Hell Yeah!!!! 45-70 Gov't

BikerJoe

Back when I was living in California is the only place I have hog hunted. Ft. Hunter Legget, Camp Roberts, few other area's just outside the Monterey area.

Only thing I ever hunted them with was a handgun, .44 mag 7.5 inch barrel single action.

I always figured, hunting was supposed to be sporting. Get in close enough, give them as much chance to get you as you have of getting them. Always worked for me, nice to have someone standing behind you with a really really big rifle though.

:-)

falcon

i average killing one hog per month. Most of my hogs have been killed with a .50muzzleloader. Some have been killed with a .22 Hornet and .223. A350 pound boar was dispatched with a Ruger 10/22 and solid point ammo.

Bullet placement is critical when hunting hogs.Saw a hog hit withtwo, 180 grain.30-06 bullets in the wrong place just run off and not be recovered.Do not think deer anatomy when hunting hogs. Here is a good link to hog anatomy:

http://www.texasboars.com/anatomy.html

burniegoeasily

I agree with the post that said, "the one you shoot the best". With that said, id still stay clear of small caliber. A 22 will kill a hog, but not the best choice. 22-250 or 222 or 223 are ok 22s, but not the rim fires. Id go with at least a 243 and up. Ive taken them with; pistols=38sp, 45acp, 357, 44mag, 454casull, and 45 colt. Rifles=22-250, 223, 30-30, 30-06 (which is a great all around caliber), 270 (another great all around caliber), 8mm, 300wby, 300rum, and 7mm rum. If I were buying a gun, id stick with one you can get the most out of, like 270s, 308s, 30-06s, or7mm-08s etc etc. Ones that you can use for a whole lot of other things..

Planter

I do believe a .22 would do the job but what possible reason would there be for that choice. Unlessyou were a "really" great shot and that was all you had with you. It just seems a little on the light side especially if you were to try for a lung shot. I guess I'm missing something.

burniegoeasily

Rim fires will take them down with a head shot. That is why I dont suggest them. Other 22s will work great, like the 22-250 or 223.

venado

My new Hog gun.

JeffS

Nice looking gun. Mine is a Marlin .450. It is bigger than I need but it is fun to shoot them with. We haven't had any of them run after being shot. With it we can shoot straight through the biggest hog and not have to worry about the shield.

ipscshooter

Just use your deer rifle. There is no "Best". It's all subjective based on personal preference. Icarry my Rem. 700 .243 for deer, and, if I see a hog, I shoot it...