Hog Hunt Prep: Caliber Wars 460 Magnum Versus?

Mr.RevolverGuy · November 28, 2021, 01:18 PM

Trying to decide what I want to use for an up and coming hog hunt. This will be shot from a blind down into a valley. Guided tour.

I have access to 500S&W and 460Magnum as I really want this to be a handgun hunt.

I reloaded up some of Matt's Hard Cast 280gr

Even though they are Gas Checked I did not push them to hard

I do not think I go great accuracy because these did not have a crimping grove. This is my fault I should have paid attention when they were ordered and instead got the 315gr with double crimp groove.

I will have a pair of shooting sticks to shoot from.
Yes I need more practice for sure.
My first go at it with the 460Magnum across the chronograph
https://youtu.be/JsPLrtrhYCY

Next up will be the 500Magnum then depending on the results and my comfort level I will pick one and practice with before leaving.
Which one do you like?

taylorce1 · November 29, 2021, 07:55 AM

All I can say is, those are some hand cannons! Take both switch out, and enjoy the hunt.

Mr.RevolverGuy · November 29, 2021, 10:04 PM

Surely going to enjoy the hunt though I need to make sure I can hit what's in the sights ROFL

taylorce1 · November 29, 2021, 10:31 PM

You might just scare a pig to death, or at least have it faint long enough to use your K-BAR.

Scorch · November 30, 2021, 03:28 PM

Hey, devil dog! Having shot a hog or two in my time, I will say either will do the deed. Personally, I'd shoot the lighter recoiling of the two, hogs are not Godzilla. Either revolver will be overkill.

November 28, 2021, 01:18 PM	#1
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 991	Hog Hunt Prep: Caliber Wars 460 Magnum Versus? Trying to decide what I want to use for an up and coming hog hunt. This will be shot from a blind down into a valley. Guided tour. I have access to 500S&W and 460Magnum as I really want this to be a handgun hunt. I reloaded up some of Matt's Hard Cast 280gr Even though they are Gas Checked I did not push them to hard I do not think I go great accuracy because these did not have a crimping grove. This is my fault I should have paid attention when they were ordered and instead got the 315gr with double crimp groove. I will have a pair of shooting sticks to shoot from. Yes I need more practice for sure. My first go at it with the 460Magnum across the chronograph https://youtu.be/JsPLrtrhYCY Next up will be the 500Magnum then depending on the results and my comfort level I will pick one and practice with before leaving. Which one do you like? __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use.

November 29, 2021, 07:55 AM	#2
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,245	All I can say is, those are some hand cannons! Take both switch out, and enjoy the hunt. __________________ NRA Life Member

November 29, 2021, 10:04 PM	#3
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 991	Surely going to enjoy the hunt though I need to make sure I can hit what's in the sights ROFL __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use.

November 29, 2021, 10:31 PM	#4
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,245	You might just scare a pig to death, or at least have it faint long enough to use your K-BAR. __________________ NRA Life Member

November 30, 2021, 03:28 PM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Hey, devil dog! Having shot a hog or two in my time, I will say either will do the deed. Personally, I'd shoot the lighter recoiling of the two, hogs are not Godzilla. Either revolver will be overkill. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services