I'm still new at this stuff; but why would you want one gun for squirrel and hogs? I know it's your right; just curious.
I bought and shot my first bolt gun today- ruger hawkeye 308. I sure can't see taking a squirrel out with that...on purpose.
Tell you why I bought this gun- very manageable recoil, nice trigger, and ammo availability. Ok, I should add this too. Because I was looking for a larger caliber for the shtf scenario, I was at the salesmans mercy when he told me you could paddle your boat across the stream with this gun and be ready to shoot on the other side. Ye, it's all weather stainless.