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trooper3385 · February 17, 2007, 07:01 PM

I think the slug gun is all you would really need. I wouldn't worry about the revolver unless you just absolutly wanted to take one with you. I think the shotgun would work fine within range on hogs up to and over 200 lbs. If you hit the hogs right, you can take them with a lot less than a slug. That goes for anything though. I've taken several in the 200 to 250 lb range with a 223 and 22-250. They don't have much armor plating if you hit them in the ear. If your aiming for a shoulder shot, the penetration is going to be the big factor and you may look into a larger caliber rifle. I wouldn't even attempt a shoulder shot on a larger hog with a 223 cal. rifle. With hogs, you have less room for error on shot placement.

February 17, 2007, 07:01 PM	#2
trooper3385 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Location: South Texas Posts: 814	I think the slug gun is all you would really need. I wouldn't worry about the revolver unless you just absolutly wanted to take one with you. I think the shotgun would work fine within range on hogs up to and over 200 lbs. If you hit the hogs right, you can take them with a lot less than a slug. That goes for anything though. I've taken several in the 200 to 250 lb range with a 223 and 22-250. They don't have much armor plating if you hit them in the ear. If your aiming for a shoulder shot, the penetration is going to be the big factor and you may look into a larger caliber rifle. I wouldn't even attempt a shoulder shot on a larger hog with a 223 cal. rifle. With hogs, you have less room for error on shot placement.