What Gun Would You Use?

SKULLANDCROSSBONES65 · February 5, 2009, 08:22 AM

G'day, just got this photo in an e-mail and thought I should share it with you good folk.
What size gun would you chose to take this beast?
What minimum size gun would you choose?
What type of projectile would you recommend and why?
Who else has photos of big pigs? please post them.

Quote:

CAUGHT IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

You might think twice next time about wandering around
in the scrub.

This wild pig was caught in Western Australia ,
Roy Hill Station, Newman.(Pilbara Region)

They only caught it because their dogs were going missing -
it was eating their dogs!

ZeSpectre · February 5, 2009, 08:37 AM

I thought they basically couldn't have guns in Australia these days.

Personally if I saw a pig that big I'd use the TRUCK

Daryl · February 5, 2009, 10:05 AM

Well, we know what to use for bait...

Daryl

davlandrum · February 5, 2009, 12:42 PM

Reeks of internet hoax.

30-06 - 'cause it works on everything...

rem870hunter · February 5, 2009, 01:35 PM

.50 cal m/l right in the neck or head. using solid tip sabot.

PaddyWhacked · February 5, 2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

30-06 - 'cause it works on everything...

+1 internet points to davlandrum

Alert · February 5, 2009, 06:40 PM

was Hogzilla an internet hoax?

Buzzcook · February 5, 2009, 10:51 PM

Hogzilla was an internet hoax. Not too sure about this one cause I've seen pigs that big and larger on farms.

Of the guns I have I think the 20ga with slugs close up, the .30-06 if it was at a safe distance.

butta9999 · February 5, 2009, 11:45 PM

I would use my trusty .300 win mag probably loaded with my 200gr woodleigh weldcore. That is my sambar load. Any good chest or neck shot would take it down. 180 accubond would also be sufficent dojgn about 3000fps.

Minimum would be my .243 with my 100gr hornady interlock, neck shot would do the job.

Was there any info on the weight of the giant boar

jhgreasemonkey · February 6, 2009, 01:15 AM

Monsterquest the tv series did an interesting show on monster hogs. The scientist who reviewed all of the so called moster hog cases in the US believed that all of the huge ones like that were farm raised hogs that were set free or escaped after they grew to their huge size. According to these guys, hogs in the wild are typicaly not getting enough nutrients to reach much over 200-300 lbs. Apparently the bone structure of the skull, jaw and teeth is a tell tale sign if the hog was truly feral.

HiBC · February 6, 2009, 02:52 AM

I believe that truck holding a huge hog was posted before,and,as I recall the gentleman recomended a .303 British.

With a good ,penetrating bullet,any ww1 or 2 battlerifle cartridge would do.A 7 or 8 by 57,a 303,a 30-40 Krag,30-06

Say ,in .30,a 180 gr bullet at 2400?

However,I neck .458 down to .375 ,a .375 Chatfield Taylor.I suppose that is what I would use.

A strong 45-70 lever action would work well.

phil mcwilliam · February 6, 2009, 03:58 AM

I'd use my 308 with 150 grain bullets ,like I use for everthing else I've hunted in Australia., but with a monster like this I'd still try for a behind the ear shot if possible. I've dropped water buffalo & scrub bulls with the 308 in outback Australia so I think there would be enough steam, even for a pig of this size.
I believe the posted photo is fair-dinkum but you have to realize the jib is tilting the hog towards the camera,& the guy is standing in the background to make the pig look big. It was also cover edition of shooting magazines about 2 years ago in Australia. I also think the dog-eating bit was tagged onto the original photo from the interview.
As no pig species is native to Australia, all wild pigs are a mixture of domestic , asian, & European breeds. In western NSW there are areas where stations have tens of thousands of acres of wheat where the mobs of pigs can hide & feed on grain all day.
Some years ago I was on a guided pig hunt in the Top End of Australia on a remote million acre property. The feral pigs were plentiful, with a 5 day, fly in fly out trip, getting us 50 plus boars between us. All the boars had excellent ivory, with 3 to 4 inches showing, being the average. Although they all had good tusks, the body size was only medium say 130 pound. One day out on a remote lake we saw a Huge "show winner"500 pound pink domestic pig. The guide sheepishly asked me not to shoot it & admitted to letting this sow loose the previous year to try & improve body size of the"wild" pigs.

Smallgame2100 · February 6, 2009, 09:33 AM

prolly some buckshot in my 12 gauge.
if that doesnt work, i'd do it again 4 times.

hogdogs · February 6, 2009, 09:45 AM

Smallgame, Lemme know how that buckshot thing works out for you...

I would use a .22lr at point blank range 'twift the eyes...
Brent

hogdogs · February 6, 2009, 09:53 AM

Greasemonkey...
The show that shows a guy in bib overalls with dogs is one I have seen. He is a great guy in texas.
The jaw thing mentioned is a small incisor located right behind the bottom tusks. If present, the hog is not truly of russian/euro pure blood.... it is a hybrid. I have never personally seen a hog without it.
Skull shape is different on the first couple generations at most from an escaped pig. The word feral is loosely used since once a pig escapes and eats, poops and sleeps one time... IMHO he is feral

After a generation or two of piglets, the heads will be narrower and longer to aid in rooting. Adaptation at its finest...
Brent

fisherman66 · February 6, 2009, 10:03 AM

38 Special*

*Only if my father in law was with me and he just had hip surgery.

FrontSight · February 6, 2009, 02:08 PM

400 pounder at tioga this past spring...this is JUST THE SKIN!

buddy shot it with a bow, 4 arrows...

Firepower! · February 6, 2009, 02:19 PM

I would test my 9.3x62mm. I bet it will rip this beast apart.

kmrcstintn · February 6, 2009, 09:45 PM

.300 wsm with a bonded 180gr load that was a dddeeeeeeppp penetrator only cuz I gots one; if I had a .30-06 I would opt for a heavy 180gr or 220gr bonded bullet

Inspector3711 · February 7, 2009, 01:16 AM

I'd use a real mans cartridge... Yessir... The .22LR... Catch him while he's sleepin and give him a tiny pill up the nose

I dunno.... .300 win mag minimum for me... Them suckers are mean.

jesus5150 · February 7, 2009, 01:32 AM

Um... Probably claymores... I wouldn't want to mess with that thing. Had a pot bellied pig once, bit me right on the finger... Don't mess with pigs man, they just don't give a ****

SKULLANDCROSSBONES65 · February 7, 2009, 01:15 PM

G'day. I'm sure I have seen this photo around before. The information supplied is all I have. Lets just assume it has not been through the photo shop or scale down truck and midget used.
I have a .270, that I plan to load 130 gr SBT at around 2800 f/s.
No, I don't expect to come across pigs this size. Just not experienced with taking the bigger animals of any breed and wanted some input.

Brian Pfleuger · February 7, 2009, 01:25 PM

12ga with deer slugs. I'm reasonably confident I could cleanly kill any animal on the planet, with the POSSIBLE exception of elephants.

Para Bellum · February 7, 2009, 03:32 PM

7x57 with RWS HMK (works on any game):

And I'd make sure not to get too close too soon.

joe58 · February 7, 2009, 05:47 PM

Looks like you got it in control! I would use a 338 win.mag

February 5, 2009, 12:42 PM	#4
davlandrum Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Lane County Oregon Posts: 2,547	Reeks of internet hoax. 30-06 - 'cause it works on everything... __________________ U.S Army, Retired Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do. -Potter Stewart

February 5, 2009, 01:35 PM	#5
rem870hunter Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2007 Location: N.J. and trying to decide what state to move to. Posts: 973	.50 cal m/l right in the neck or head. using solid tip sabot. __________________ BEAR Bows,Remington shotguns,Marlin rifles

February 5, 2009, 06:40 PM	#7
Alert Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2007 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 203	was Hogzilla an internet hoax? __________________ "One man with courage makes a majority" Andrew Jackson

February 5, 2009, 11:45 PM	#9
butta9999 Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2008 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 692	skulls I would use my trusty .300 win mag probably loaded with my 200gr woodleigh weldcore. That is my sambar load. Any good chest or neck shot would take it down. 180 accubond would also be sufficent dojgn about 3000fps. Minimum would be my .243 with my 100gr hornady interlock, neck shot would do the job. Was there any info on the weight of the giant boar __________________ Knowledge is Power!

February 6, 2009, 10:03 AM	#16
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	38 Special* *Only if my father in law was with me and he just had hip surgery. __________________ la plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu'il n'existe pas!

February 5, 2009, 08:37 AM	#2
ZeSpectre Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Shenandoah Valley Posts: 3,276	I thought they basically couldn't have guns in Australia these days. Personally if I saw a pig that big I'd use the TRUCK

February 5, 2009, 10:05 AM	#3
Daryl Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2008 Posts: 2,350	Well, we know what to use for bait... Daryl

February 5, 2009, 10:51 PM	#8
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	Hogzilla was an internet hoax. Not too sure about this one cause I've seen pigs that big and larger on farms. Of the guns I have I think the 20ga with slugs close up, the .30-06 if it was at a safe distance.

February 6, 2009, 01:15 AM	#10
jhgreasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 2,238	Monsterquest the tv series did an interesting show on monster hogs. The scientist who reviewed all of the so called moster hog cases in the US believed that all of the huge ones like that were farm raised hogs that were set free or escaped after they grew to their huge size. According to these guys, hogs in the wild are typicaly not getting enough nutrients to reach much over 200-300 lbs. Apparently the bone structure of the skull, jaw and teeth is a tell tale sign if the hog was truly feral.

February 6, 2009, 02:52 AM	#11
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,286	I believe that truck holding a huge hog was posted before,and,as I recall the gentleman recomended a .303 British. With a good ,penetrating bullet,any ww1 or 2 battlerifle cartridge would do.A 7 or 8 by 57,a 303,a 30-40 Krag,30-06 Say ,in .30,a 180 gr bullet at 2400? However,I neck .458 down to .375 ,a .375 Chatfield Taylor.I suppose that is what I would use. A strong 45-70 lever action would work well.

February 6, 2009, 03:58 AM	#12
phil mcwilliam Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2007 Posts: 573	I'd use my 308 with 150 grain bullets ,like I use for everthing else I've hunted in Australia., but with a monster like this I'd still try for a behind the ear shot if possible. I've dropped water buffalo & scrub bulls with the 308 in outback Australia so I think there would be enough steam, even for a pig of this size. I believe the posted photo is fair-dinkum but you have to realize the jib is tilting the hog towards the camera,& the guy is standing in the background to make the pig look big. It was also cover edition of shooting magazines about 2 years ago in Australia. I also think the dog-eating bit was tagged onto the original photo from the interview. As no pig species is native to Australia, all wild pigs are a mixture of domestic , asian, & European breeds. In western NSW there are areas where stations have tens of thousands of acres of wheat where the mobs of pigs can hide & feed on grain all day. Some years ago I was on a guided pig hunt in the Top End of Australia on a remote million acre property. The feral pigs were plentiful, with a 5 day, fly in fly out trip, getting us 50 plus boars between us. All the boars had excellent ivory, with 3 to 4 inches showing, being the average. Although they all had good tusks, the body size was only medium say 130 pound. One day out on a remote lake we saw a Huge "show winner"500 pound pink domestic pig. The guide sheepishly asked me not to shoot it & admitted to letting this sow loose the previous year to try & improve body size of the"wild" pigs.

February 6, 2009, 09:33 AM	#13
Smallgame2100 Junior member Join Date: January 8, 2009 Location: New York Posts: 164	prolly some buckshot in my 12 gauge. if that doesnt work, i'd do it again 4 times.

February 6, 2009, 09:45 AM	#14
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Smallgame, Lemme know how that buckshot thing works out for you... I would use a .22lr at point blank range 'twift the eyes... Brent

February 6, 2009, 09:53 AM	#15
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Greasemonkey... The show that shows a guy in bib overalls with dogs is one I have seen. He is a great guy in texas. The jaw thing mentioned is a small incisor located right behind the bottom tusks. If present, the hog is not truly of russian/euro pure blood.... it is a hybrid. I have never personally seen a hog without it. Skull shape is different on the first couple generations at most from an escaped pig. The word feral is loosely used since once a pig escapes and eats, poops and sleeps one time... IMHO he is feral After a generation or two of piglets, the heads will be narrower and longer to aid in rooting. Adaptation at its finest... Brent

February 6, 2009, 02:19 PM	#18
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	I would test my 9.3x62mm. I bet it will rip this beast apart.

February 6, 2009, 09:45 PM	#19
kmrcstintn Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Posts: 151	.300 wsm with a bonded 180gr load that was a dddeeeeeeppp penetrator only cuz I gots one; if I had a .30-06 I would opt for a heavy 180gr or 220gr bonded bullet

February 7, 2009, 01:16 AM	#20
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	I'd use a real mans cartridge... Yessir... The .22LR... Catch him while he's sleepin and give him a tiny pill up the nose I dunno.... .300 win mag minimum for me... Them suckers are mean. __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

February 7, 2009, 01:32 AM	#21
jesus5150 Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: Bismark Posts: 332	Um... Probably claymores... I wouldn't want to mess with that thing. Had a pot bellied pig once, bit me right on the finger... Don't mess with pigs man, they just don't give a ****

February 7, 2009, 01:15 PM	#22
SKULLANDCROSSBONES65 Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2008 Location: Far Nth Wst QLD Australia Posts: 992	G'day. I'm sure I have seen this photo around before. The information supplied is all I have. Lets just assume it has not been through the photo shop or scale down truck and midget used. I have a .270, that I plan to load 130 gr SBT at around 2800 f/s. No, I don't expect to come across pigs this size. Just not experienced with taking the bigger animals of any breed and wanted some input. __________________ If you're not confused, you're not trying hard enough! When you're confused, I'll try to use smaller words!!!

February 7, 2009, 01:25 PM	#23
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	12ga with deer slugs. I'm reasonably confident I could cleanly kill any animal on the planet, with the POSSIBLE exception of elephants. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

February 7, 2009, 03:32 PM	#24
Para Bellum Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2005 Location: right there Posts: 1,882	7x57 with RWS HMK 7x57 with RWS HMK (works on any game): And I'd make sure not to get too close too soon. __________________ Si vis pacem - para bellum If you want peace - prepare for war

February 7, 2009, 05:47 PM	#25
joe58 Junior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Ma. Posts: 13	beast Looks like you got it in control! I would use a 338 win.mag