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KevinFWB · 07-22-2005, 04:16 AM

I can tell you what doesn't work so well

Actually it worked quite well, just some damn expensive ammo!

noobshooter · 07-22-2005, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgpcr

look at the balls on that boar.

Ya..........what are you doing looking there?

ttheobald · 07-22-2005, 08:54 AM

As a backup, it's better than nothing, but I'll second the recommendation that you should probably be looking at taking a minimum of a .45 Long Colt with you. You can pick those up pretty cheap lately.

.40 isn't bad, but it's a human-stopper. Boars are the kind of animal that you need to remind several times that you've killed them, and even if you plant a full clip in it, it may still kill you before it realizes it's dead.

Just choose with this rule in mind: the animal must never get close enough to land a hit on you.

If you think you can follow that rule with a .40, rock on ).

T

blindpig · 07-22-2005, 10:29 AM

I've killed several wild hogs and I always had my 1911 on my hip. Never had to use it but it was there if I needed it. When I go pig hunting again it will still be there rather than my .40. Hogs can be a bit hard to bring down and they tend to get a little pissed when you shoot them.

knuckles · 07-25-2005, 07:20 AM

When I was a kid, I used to watch my farmer-neighbor butcher his livestock,.......oinker's, and moo-moo's

He would call the hogs to the fence with a "Pig!-Pig!" and the unsuspecting critters would get a .22 ruger rifle shot to the head.

I once saw him pop one between the eye's, and the darn thing took to tumblin down the hill,....and nearly broke his 30 yr.old son's leg just from thrash'n around.

I agree,.......a dead pig is dangerous too!

FreeAmerican · 07-25-2005, 11:33 AM

With the right ammo... I would think you would want something on the heavy side, say 180 gr and something tough. I think you can get Golden Sabers that are bonded, XTP's are really a hunting bullet anyway.

A real pig stopper would be the 10 mm!

Brickboy240 · 07-25-2005, 11:53 AM

I have carried the following pistols (as back-ups) while hog hunting here in Texas...

1911 45acp
S&W Model 19 357 Magnum
Colt Single Action Army in 44 Special

All put down smaller pigs (under 175 pounds) pretty damn well. The 1911 was loaded with 230gr Hydra Shoks, the 357 with 158gr soft points and the 44Spl with 200gr Silvertips.

I'd have no qualms about packing my XD-40 on a hog hunt. The reason I took the others is because I did not own the XD-40 back then.

That said, these were BACKUP guns that I wound up shooting the pigs with...NOT main hog hunting guns. I still think a rifle is your best bet, for a primary hog getter.

What do I use? I have a sporterized 8mm Mauser and Marlin 45-70 lever action for hog hunting. Both work very well for dropping hogs.

-Brickboy240

Jeff · 07-25-2005, 12:47 PM

I took my first wild hog with a 50AE. It was on the small side and the hog still was able to bite my guides foot when he was gutting him before we drug him out of the woods. A 40 is better than nothing, but be sure the rifle takes care of the situation on the first shot and you will not have to worry.

IS300_TRD · 07-25-2005, 02:29 PM

Anyone ever use an AR to hunt these things before?

Delija · 07-25-2005, 02:54 PM

Something like this Wildey .475 Magnum would probably be adequate.

I carry mine "Mexican" but think I may get a Clipdraw for it, since it slipped out out of my waistband when I was showing off some moves on the dance floor Saturday night. The Clipdraw should secure the thing a little better (I'm hoping).

I don't think anyone noticed, but I was still a bit self conscious....

I'm just glad the drop safety worked.

Peace,
D.

07-22-2005, 10:29 AM	#14
blindpig XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 81	I've killed several wild hogs and I always had my 1911 on my hip. Never had to use it but it was there if I needed it. When I go pig hunting again it will still be there rather than my .40. Hogs can be a bit hard to bring down and they tend to get a little pissed when you shoot them. __________________ \"War is the only place where a man truly lives.\" George Patton XD9 Service Model w/Trijicons XD40 Service Model XD9 SC XD9 Tactical Kimber Pro Carry II .45 S&W MP15A SBR CZ452 American Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle

07-25-2005, 07:20 AM	#15
knuckles XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: S.E.-Michigan Posts: 191	When I was a kid, I used to watch my farmer-neighbor butcher his livestock,.......oinker's, and moo-moo's He would call the hogs to the fence with a "Pig!-Pig!" and the unsuspecting critters would get a .22 ruger rifle shot to the head. I once saw him pop one between the eye's, and the darn thing took to tumblin down the hill,....and nearly broke his 30 yr.old son's leg just from thrash'n around. I agree,.......a dead pig is dangerous too! __________________ Don't worry Ma'm,.....it's a Springfield XD"

07-25-2005, 11:33 AM	#16
FreeAmerican XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond Virginia Posts: 71	With the right ammo... I would think you would want something on the heavy side, say 180 gr and something tough. I think you can get Golden Sabers that are bonded, XTP's are really a hunting bullet anyway. A real pig stopper would be the 10 mm! __________________ Huh?

07-25-2005, 11:53 AM	#17
Brickboy240 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 10,313	I have carried the following pistols (as back-ups) while hog hunting here in Texas... 1911 45acp S&W Model 19 357 Magnum Colt Single Action Army in 44 Special All put down smaller pigs (under 175 pounds) pretty damn well. The 1911 was loaded with 230gr Hydra Shoks, the 357 with 158gr soft points and the 44Spl with 200gr Silvertips. I'd have no qualms about packing my XD-40 on a hog hunt. The reason I took the others is because I did not own the XD-40 back then. That said, these were BACKUP guns that I wound up shooting the pigs with...NOT main hog hunting guns. I still think a rifle is your best bet, for a primary hog getter. What do I use? I have a sporterized 8mm Mauser and Marlin 45-70 lever action for hog hunting. Both work very well for dropping hogs. -Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

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07-22-2005, 04:16 AM	#11
KevinFWB XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 21	I can tell you what doesn't work so well Actually it worked quite well, just some damn expensive ammo!

07-22-2005, 08:54 AM	#13
ttheobald XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 223	As a backup, it's better than nothing, but I'll second the recommendation that you should probably be looking at taking a minimum of a .45 Long Colt with you. You can pick those up pretty cheap lately. .40 isn't bad, but it's a human-stopper. Boars are the kind of animal that you need to remind several times that you've killed them, and even if you plant a full clip in it, it may still kill you before it realizes it's dead. Just choose with this rule in mind: the animal must never get close enough to land a hit on you. If you think you can follow that rule with a .40, rock on ). T

07-25-2005, 12:47 PM	#18
Jeff XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eastern North Carolina Posts: 7	I took my first wild hog with a 50AE. It was on the small side and the hog still was able to bite my guides foot when he was gutting him before we drug him out of the woods. A 40 is better than nothing, but be sure the rifle takes care of the situation on the first shot and you will not have to worry.

07-25-2005, 02:29 PM	#19
IS300_TRD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 133	Anyone ever use an AR to hunt these things before?