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Kendalew
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Recommendation on hog round

Post by Kendalew » Mon Mar 02, 2020 11:40 pm

Hey everyone. Suggestions on .44 Magnum ammo for taking hogs.
Thanks!
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Re: Recommendation on hog round

Post by GunnyGene » Tue Mar 03, 2020 9:18 am

You'll get a lot of opinions on that. Around here folks who hunt them with pistol caliber often use either an XTP or a LFN, 210gr - 300gr. Both will do the job on the average 200lb hog provided you do your part. Placement is important with hogs. Study up on hog anatomy.
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Re: Recommendation on hog round

Post by John E Davies » Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:05 am

Rifle or revolver? Barrel twist rate? Many “heavy for caliber” hard cast rounds either will not stabilize or they won’t even cycle through a lever action.

Henry has finally started putting 1 in 20 twist barrels on the .44 Mag rifles instead of 1 in 38.

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Re: Recommendation on hog round

Post by BigAl52 » Tue Mar 03, 2020 11:25 am

Check out the range reports for 44 mag. Maybe JEBar will chime in. He has shot some great groups with his 44 using Nosler Bullets. Im sure one of his loads would hammer a hog without out any trouble. If I remember right he has hammered a few already with his 1 in 38 twist Henry 44.
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