357 mag Hog Hunting load

[cass]

I use 357 mag only for hogs in my trap. If you use it for hunting, I'd sure stay away from the hollow points - the hide/fat/shield is just too thick. Need DEEP penetration.

 

[kennyb]

If they can be killed with bird shot, like I posted a picture of, they sure don't need a .500 Mag! Here's the Gamo site with videos of hog hunting with a small bore air gun. GAMO USA | Airgun hunting videos and advise from experienced hunters

yup...you use the airgun...i'll stick to the big boar...birdshot on the other hand at close range is devastating

 

[Paul5388]

The link to the air guns was just to demonstrate the ease with which a hog can be killed. The majority of our hogs are feral and that doesn't include much, if any, Russian mix.

Bird shot isn't devastating, or they would be using it for home defense loads, which they don't.