A friend a I just got back from hog hunting in GA ... We saw plenty of them.
A little background... I've been an avid deer hunter for years. I've never seriously hunted hogs until now; this was my first attempt. We seemed to run accross most of the hogs by driving around tree lines early in the morning and late in the afternoon. I was toting my Winchester Coyote in a 300WSM.
Most of the hogs darted out of the tree lines within 35-75 yards of the truck. By the time I got my scope on them...THET WERE GONE!!! I think I would have a better chance with either a revolver (with open sights), or a short barreled lever action rifle.
I've been leaning a bit toward the .357 revolver. My question is this: Would a .357 Mag. be appropriate for this type of hunting? If so, would be the 4" barrel be adequate? I've been looking for an excuse to buy a S&W 686... Would this be a good decision, or should I be looking at a lever action rifle? Your thoughts please.
A little background... I've been an avid deer hunter for years. I've never seriously hunted hogs until now; this was my first attempt. We seemed to run accross most of the hogs by driving around tree lines early in the morning and late in the afternoon. I was toting my Winchester Coyote in a 300WSM.
Most of the hogs darted out of the tree lines within 35-75 yards of the truck. By the time I got my scope on them...THET WERE GONE!!! I think I would have a better chance with either a revolver (with open sights), or a short barreled lever action rifle.
I've been leaning a bit toward the .357 revolver. My question is this: Would a .357 Mag. be appropriate for this type of hunting? If so, would be the 4" barrel be adequate? I've been looking for an excuse to buy a S&W 686... Would this be a good decision, or should I be looking at a lever action rifle? Your thoughts please.