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kraigwy · February 18, 2013, 01:57 PM

Never shot a hog with a 357 but I shot a buffalo head on. I use 150 grn SWCs at a bit over 1300 fps. I don't us necessary hard cast bullets either.

Busted through that thick skull which I believe is a bit heavier the the shoulder of a hog.

February 18, 2013, 01:57 PM	#7
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Never shot a hog with a 357 but I shot a buffalo head on. I use 150 grn SWCs at a bit over 1300 fps. I don't us necessary hard cast bullets either. Busted through that thick skull which I believe is a bit heavier the the shoulder of a hog. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071