I guess hunting from a chopper is a bit safer than walking next to brush where a hog could be. Oh remember ,,i have a friend that will use a 22 hornet for hogs but not walk'n around so i know it will work ,just not the best choice for some types of hunting. Have'n 30 rounds, Big deal if one of those piggies is on your rear end and your try'n to find a tree to scurry up or stump to circle. That first shot is what counts. Unless your in a chopper. I also bow hunted for hogs years ago, stalking, and they work well on hogs to. That first shot maybe all you get. Oh the knives are typicaly used with dogs. but so are handguns, 22's and guys that are just going to cut them and release.