Posted: 4/29/2024 2:01:32 PM EDT
|
I’ve killed about 10 hogs this year averaging around 100 pounds. Tuesday night, we spot a big fella at the feeder and stalked to about 70 yards. There was some brush in between me and him so I couldn’t really tell how big he was. Took the shot and he dropped, got up and ran into the wood line. I could hear him about 50 yards away and it sounded like he was thrashing on the ground. 300BLK, 16 inch barrel 110 grain Hornady. Left the rifle on the tripod and headed his direction (wont do that again). He comes out of the wood line (brush) about 50 feet away, sees us and turns right at us. My first shot with my 9mm was about 40 feet. I hit him 3 times in the head and started thinking to myself “when should I run”? On the 4th shot he went down on his front legs and the 5th put him down. He was only 15 feet away at this point. I gave him a minute and was able to get close and put 3 more in his ear. Big bastard kicked for another 5 minutes. I know they are tough but damn! All my rounds were on target. Now Im thinking of a 10mm pistol AND NOT LEAVING THE RIFLE. He weighed in at 308lbs. Had another that night that was 155 lbs. Dropped in his tracks. |
|
I had that happen with a huge hog that was down. When I got about 15 feet from him he got up and charged. I mag dumped a Glock 40 as I was backing up. 10mm did the trick. Last time I will ever make that mistake and I had my 8 year old son with me. |
|
Originally Posted By GravyLegs: What type of ammo did you have? I keep a 9mm on me when I go into the thicker parts of my property, haven't had to use it on a hog yet but they're never too far away Just some ball ammo. We had been shooting earlier in the day and I didnt reload with Critical Defense. What’s everyone’s thoughts on 5.7 for a Hog sidearm? |
I've had a few get back up and charge me, same thing just happened two weeks ago. Except I was 5 feet away and had my rifle  Turned my rifle to 45* and let it have the quickest 5rd string of 7.62x39 I'll ever shoot lol. Pigs are very unpredictable! I do a lot of solo night hunting, so I always keep that thang slung around me.
|
|
Originally Posted By mscout118: Just some ball ammo. If you had a NATO (+P) load it probably would've performed much better. |
|
Originally Posted By mscout118: I’ve killed about 10 hogs this year averaging around 100 pounds. Tuesday night, we spot a big fella at the feeder and stalked to about 70 yards. There was some brush in between me and him so I couldn’t really tell how big he was. Took the shot and he dropped, got up and ran into the wood line. I could hear him about 50 yards away and it sounded like he was thrashing on the ground. 300BLK, 16 inch barrel 110 grain Hornady. Left the rifle on the tripod and headed his direction (wont do that again). He comes out of the wood line (brush) about 50 feet away, sees us and turns right at us. My first shot with my 9mm was about 40 feet. I hit him 3 times in the head and started thinking to myself “when should I run”? On the 4th shot he went down on his front legs and the 5th put him down. He was only 15 feet away at this point. I gave him a minute and was able to get close and put 3 more in his ear. Big bastard kicked for another 5 minutes. I know they are tough but damn! All my rounds were on target. Now Im thinking of a 10mm pistol AND NOT LEAVING THE RIFLE. He weighed in at 308lbs. Had another that night that was 155 lbs. Dropped in his tracks. Were you using +p or +p+ ammo? I would want the hardest hitting 9mm, if that was what I was carrying. Corbon used to have a +p+ 9mm that hit like a .357 mag. Not sure if the still make it or not. Glad you are ok. |
|
Originally Posted By mscout118: So you got half way through the post…. What sidearm do you carry on hunts? Originally Posted By mscout118: Originally Posted By mustb123: I got as far as 9mm on a hog, in or near brush. So you got half way through the post…. What sidearm do you carry on hunts? That depends on what/where I am. Minimum is a 4” 357. Most of the time it’s a .41 magnum. I just converted a G21 to 45 super, buts it’s only got a couple of hundred rounds through the new set up, so I don’t trust it yet. |
10/22/14 I stand with Canada
|
Originally Posted By mscout118: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/320646/IMG_0920-3243685.jpg He’s coming right at us!!!! Looks like he won’t do that again. Good shootin. |
10/22/14 I stand with Canada
Joined:
Mar 2023
Posts:
18
EE: 0% (0)
KS, USA
| I would not consider 5.7x28 for a backup gun for hogs. I have no personal experience hunting with the caliber, but the available bullet designs and loadings don't appear appropriate for hunting an animal known to require consistent penetration for a clean kill. I'd trust 9mm 147gr hardcast before 5.7. |
|
Originally Posted By MyDogIsSmall: I would not consider 5.7x28 for a backup gun for hogs. I have no personal experience hunting with the caliber, but the available bullet designs and loadings don't appear appropriate for hunting an animal known to require consistent penetration for a clean kill. I'd trust 9mm 147gr hardcast before 5.7. I have changed my tactics! If I have a pig that doesn’t go down immediately, I take my rifle now EVERY TIME! |
|
Originally Posted By MyDogIsSmall: I would not consider 5.7x28 for a backup gun for hogs. I have no personal experience hunting with the caliber, but the available bullet designs and loadings don't appear appropriate for hunting an animal known to require consistent penetration for a clean kill. I'd trust 9mm 147gr hardcast before 5.7. totally agree with this sentiment....I usually carry my rifle and a 10mm when hog hunting these days |
|
Originally Posted By mustb123: That depends on what/where I am. Minimum is a 4” 357. Most of the time it’s a .41 magnum. I just converted a G21 to 45 super, buts it’s only got a couple of hundred rounds through the new set up, so I don’t trust it yet. My first thought was...if I hunted hogs, I could justify the cost of a .460 Rowland kit for my 1911. Or a Clark compensated .45ACP barrel and load Super brass to Rowland specs. |
I think the hardest thing for good LE working for good agencies to really absorb is that there are whole departments full of exactly the complete fuckheads we rail against here. - vectorsc
|
I know it's out of fashion these days but I always liked having a 40S&W for a secondary when hog hunting. 10MM is better of course but a bit more expensive to feed. You need something that hits hard but also have to get accurate followup shots. Those hogs are built like tanks from the front. |
|
Originally Posted By GraboidHunter: I know it's out of fashion these days but I always liked having a 40S&W for a secondary when hog hunting. 10MM is better of course but a bit more expensive to feed. You need something that hits hard but also have to get accurate followup shots. Those hogs are built like tanks from the front. I still have my 9mm pistol but I ALWAYS follow up with rifle shots now and NEVER approach without it. |
One of 4 we killed this weekend. Walking at about 160 yards. First shot hit him in the neck and second shot on the run is the graze. About 250 lbs, too big to drag out of the woods.  Wife got this guy at about 120 yards. The thermal video is cool, she shot him right between the eyes. 
|
|
Originally Posted By d16man: I take my 10mm as backup, never leave my rifle. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000007917-3468156.jpg 6.8spc https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/39f70c7bc0b6bbf8a61e08e3141e1c0639a2a1eb-1996278.jpg Well prepared. |
10/22/14 I stand with Canada
|
In the past I’ve used a 1911. We were clearing hogs off my buddies farm. One of them took multiple hits of 7.62 and .30-06. We found it and it tried to get up, I ended up putting a .45ACP round through its windpipe and that ended it. Did a few more for good measure as well. |
“Firearm springs sometimes are made to be air soluble.” CSM Woods