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If energy isn't a problem, then the claim that it would be a real stretch (as you noted above) to shoot that far isn't a problem either.
So the guy doesn't get point blank ballistics out to 200 yards. He may not even be shooting 200 yards, LOL.
Why not use a .308? Simple and as already stated. He doesn't have a pistol in .308.
He wants to hunt old school and wanted to know if it would work for hogs. The bottom line is that yes it can.
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If the OP is willing to keep the distances short, the 45 Colt will work fine. I was responding to a poster who said the 45 Colt was good out to 200 yards. Sure the bullet will go that far and be deadly when it gets there, but actually hitting anything with a bullet that drops 6" between 180 to 200 yards IS a problem.
I realize the OP wants to keep the ammo the same with his pistol and that's fine, but he should realize he's giving up a lot of versatility in his ONLY hunting rifle to get ammo compatibility. IMO, that's a bad trade. His opinion (and yours) may vary.