You could use just about anything from a .223 and bigger. I would recommend something larger than a .223 because boars have thick hide and bones so you need something that will inflict enough damage to take a boar down clean with on shot. I would use a .270 it will do the job fine.
But you could use just about any large caliber round.
You will need to check with the Game Commission where YOU live- laws vary from state to state in the US.. I would stay away from anything smaller than .223 and would urge nothing smaller than .243. Great all round calibers for up close and medium range shots would be 30-30, .270, 7mm-08, .260, .280, 30-06, .308, 25-06, 6mm., 30-06, etc
Depends on the size of the hog and hunting regulations. Hogs have been killed with just about every caliber or gauge you can think of.
AnswerIf you are hunting in woodland areas then a 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun with an 18 inch slug barrel and scope sighted in at 30 yards will work great..Also the high powered handguns such as 357 magnum,44 magnum.
If you are hunting in open areas or pasture lands then any one of several high powered rifles will do just fine such as 30.06, 308, whetherby 300 magnum, 223, ect.
(single shot muzzel loaders are not recommended for hunting wild hogs at close distances as wild hogs do have a habbit of charging towards their attacker when the shot is missed or when wounded)
the 7 mag
Shotgun with buckshot, 30 caliber rifle, etc.
For small game hunting, I think so.
The best brand of .177 caliber gun that is good for hunting will depend upon what type of hunting a person is doing. Two good brands for general hunting are the Daisy and Crossman.
The boar charges at Jack while he is hunting with the other boys. Jack manages to wound the boar with his spear, but the boar escapes and runs away. This encounter further ignites Jack's obsession with hunting and violence.
I have twenty years experience of hunting and pursuing wild boar in Germany.
They are called hollow-point or hunting pellets. Check H&N pellets they are well made.
Ralph throws his spear towards the boar but misses it, feeling the exhilaration of hunting.
It depends on what your hunting, moose, bear, rabbit, birds. Hunting large animals I suggest a large caliber rifle. Most hunters in Alaska also carry a large caliber handgun (.357, .41 Mag, 44 Mag.) even if they are hunting small game of fishing. It depends on what your hunting, moose, bear, rabbit, birds. Hunting large animals I suggest a large caliber rifle. Most hunters in Alaska also carry a large caliber handgun (.357, .41 Mag, 44 Mag.) even if they are hunting small game or fishing.
Hunting of wild boar and hogs.
One you can shoot accurately that meets or exceeds your state's minimum caliber restriction.
HuntingtripsRus is a good source for this information. Wild boar hunting is plentiful in northern areas of Ontario. The woodland in this area is conducive for the animals.
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