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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 701735" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>It's good to be wary of hogs because this is a matter of size "Doesn't" matter. a 200 pound pig</p><p>can be just as dangerous as a 600 pound pig and it is not just the bores that have to be respected.</p><p></p><p>Like most animals the mother instinct is very strong and protection of there young is on the top of there list.</p><p></p><p>As to the caliber- again it depends on your distance,protection and shot placement. The old term that hot rodders use "There is no substitution for cubic inches" applies to bullet weight and caliber when it comes to hogs and bears. Enough is not the question.How fast is the important thing. Perfect shot</p><p>placement is not always possible especally when a pig charges you so be prepaired for the worst</p><p>and the results should be the best.</p><p></p><p>My favorite long range rifle for hogs is a 7 STW, my favorite elevated stand rifle is a 7/08, the favorite for still hunting (Sneaking) would be the 338 RCM, if I an tracking a wounded pig a </p><p>12 gauge 3 1/2'' or my 450 bushmaster is the weapon of choice. </p><p></p><p>I think you can see where i'm going with this, not only do you wan't killing power but also stopping</p><p>power when it comes to ****ed of pigs.</p><p></p><p>Your 6.5 x 55 will do a great job if the shot is placed good and he should not run far. </p><p></p><p>Bow hunting pigs can be a total blast but you have to realize that even though he is dead when shot </p><p>properly he has time and vengeance on his side.</p><p></p><p>I do not fear hogs but I do respect them very much and know what they can do if given the chance.</p><p></p><p>If you respect a hog/pig even though they are smaller,like you would a cape buffalo you will do fine.</p><p></p><p>I have killed hogs with a bow, 17 HMR, 22 LR, 22WRM, 22 hornet, 708, 7 STW, 308, 30/06, 338, </p><p>350 RM , 375 H&H , 416 RM, 45/70, 45/120, 450 bushmaster and many pistols and shotguns and </p><p>the results were allways linear.(The bigger the caliber the better the all round results were).</p><p></p><p>I hope this helps you decide.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 701735, member: 2736"] It's good to be wary of hogs because this is a matter of size "Doesn't" matter. a 200 pound pig can be just as dangerous as a 600 pound pig and it is not just the bores that have to be respected. Like most animals the mother instinct is very strong and protection of there young is on the top of there list. As to the caliber- again it depends on your distance,protection and shot placement. The old term that hot rodders use "There is no substitution for cubic inches" applies to bullet weight and caliber when it comes to hogs and bears. Enough is not the question.How fast is the important thing. Perfect shot placement is not always possible especally when a pig charges you so be prepaired for the worst and the results should be the best. My favorite long range rifle for hogs is a 7 STW, my favorite elevated stand rifle is a 7/08, the favorite for still hunting (Sneaking) would be the 338 RCM, if I an tracking a wounded pig a 12 gauge 3 1/2'' or my 450 bushmaster is the weapon of choice. I think you can see where i'm going with this, not only do you wan't killing power but also stopping power when it comes to ****ed of pigs. Your 6.5 x 55 will do a great job if the shot is placed good and he should not run far. Bow hunting pigs can be a total blast but you have to realize that even though he is dead when shot properly he has time and vengeance on his side. I do not fear hogs but I do respect them very much and know what they can do if given the chance. If you respect a hog/pig even though they are smaller,like you would a cape buffalo you will do fine. I have killed hogs with a bow, 17 HMR, 22 LR, 22WRM, 22 hornet, 708, 7 STW, 308, 30/06, 338, 350 RM , 375 H&H , 416 RM, 45/70, 45/120, 450 bushmaster and many pistols and shotguns and the results were allways linear.(The bigger the caliber the better the all round results were). I hope this helps you decide. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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