castor0troy

wow.getting a hog with a .22/
i shot one in the neck with a .270 and it didnt fall.had to to place another in its lungs before it fell.
tough bastards.
.22 would work if your shooting a hog from less than 20 yards but then thats not hunting-its target practice.

Colorado Luckydog

I have my crossman pellet gun all dialed in. I'm pretty sure I can take an elk with it at 10 yards or less. All I have to do is wait until it is facing me with its head down feeding. Then BLAM, right in the eye!!! It's all about shot placement!!

Kosherboy

I have shot many Hogs with .22 LR but it must be hollow Point and temple shot.

ACutting

I personally prefer the expensive solid copper 22 rounds for hog. But as Kosherboy stated it has to be a temple shot. There is also a softspot on the front of the skull between the eyes but the temple is a better choice.

Game Stalker

I saw such an episode on Hunting University.They killed two hogs with single shots between the eyes.One porker was over 200 lbs.Both dropped in their tracks.

flpete

I have kill many hogs with a 22 . Hit them right behind the ear and its lights out.

bigbucks98

i wouldnt try it.

garett12

Ive seen it done.I wouldnt go huntin them with a 22 but when I am out squirrel huntin and see one I want pass up the chance.

jphardin

.22lr with FMJ right around the ear(depends on broad quarter etc) will drop them on the spot, although they sometimes kick and squeal when you do it. Hollowpoints are not recommended, they tend to shatter on the skull and the brainscrambler of a nicely penetrated, intact FMJ is the best chance you have of taking one with a .22LR. I wouldn't feel good about anything over 50yd with .22 balistics. could be done, not particularly responsible. I have seen 4 piglets and a sow taken in under a minute with this method with a 10/22. Be careful of between the eyes, there is a real chance of deflection, even with higher calibers. Tree dwellers will not have this problem. I have taken 250+ lb hog this way. It is particularly nice for meat hunters. hope that helps.

Centaur 1

No offense but I don't get it. Can it be done, sure. You're talking about going with an outfitter and you're worried about the price of one or two bullets?