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.357MAG vs. .44MAG against Wild Boar?
- Thread starter KEN CHAVEZ
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Since I don't own a 357 yet, a 44 mag with 240 winchester soft points would be my choice, it's what I use in my 44 for big game back-up.
If I was forced to use a borrowed 357 I'd opt for the heaviest fastest 158gr (if not a 180 gr tmj silohuette) bullet I could find.
Of course, if Dad was feeling nice and loaned me a Dan Wesson 357 Maximum I'd feel very happy with his 180gr sp loads.
If I was stuck with a 45 cal revolver, rest assured I'd use a soft point in that too.
If I was forced to use a borrowed 357 I'd opt for the heaviest fastest 158gr (if not a 180 gr tmj silohuette) bullet I could find.
Of course, if Dad was feeling nice and loaned me a Dan Wesson 357 Maximum I'd feel very happy with his 180gr sp loads.
If I was stuck with a 45 cal revolver, rest assured I'd use a soft point in that too.
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Good Advice Above
Some very good advice posted above regarding wild boar hunting. I've been hunting wild boar for several years here in Louisiana (Atchafalaya Basin to Pearl River Swamp), and while you could get the job done with a good .357 magnum cartridge and careful shot placement combined with a little luck; I would recommend the .44 magnum. Sure, the .41 magnum will work if that happens to be a favorite of yours, but you must be a little more careful. I don't use dogs as a rule, but that's my personal preference as I like to scout, stalk and hunt alone. I have hunted with dogs and it has it's advantages while being great fun with others every once in awhile (this in Mississippi).
You would not be "over-gunned" with a .454 Casull. Here is a link (http://huntingsociety.org/Boarhunting.html) that offers great information and insight.
Some very knowledgeable and experienced wild boar hunters recommend the lightest round to hunt hogs as the .44 magnum, and only if you are a very good shot, especially with the eastern European hybrids in the southeastern U.S. There is good reason for this. The advice about a nearby tree is excellent, and if using a .357 or .41 magnum, probably a must.
Some very good advice posted above regarding wild boar hunting. I've been hunting wild boar for several years here in Louisiana (Atchafalaya Basin to Pearl River Swamp), and while you could get the job done with a good .357 magnum cartridge and careful shot placement combined with a little luck; I would recommend the .44 magnum. Sure, the .41 magnum will work if that happens to be a favorite of yours, but you must be a little more careful. I don't use dogs as a rule, but that's my personal preference as I like to scout, stalk and hunt alone. I have hunted with dogs and it has it's advantages while being great fun with others every once in awhile (this in Mississippi).
You would not be "over-gunned" with a .454 Casull. Here is a link (http://huntingsociety.org/Boarhunting.html) that offers great information and insight.
Some very knowledgeable and experienced wild boar hunters recommend the lightest round to hunt hogs as the .44 magnum, and only if you are a very good shot, especially with the eastern European hybrids in the southeastern U.S. There is good reason for this. The advice about a nearby tree is excellent, and if using a .357 or .41 magnum, probably a must.