Thread: A good calibre on pigs

over the years Ive shot pigs with .30/30 out to 150ish yards
.270 out to 250ish
.223 out to 150ish and some 140ish lb boars too
.308 at spitting range
.12ga under 30 yards
7.62x39mm
.22lr...and wouldnt do it again if had another choice.
surprisingly Ive shot more with the ,223 than any other,because it get carried more than the others...the barnes ttsx has really really changed that wee round into giant killer....
as others have said,use what you already have and if its a .224 centrefire,load it with monos....best eating meat by far is sow under 100lb and boar under 80lb....even if you only take out the hams and back steaks it is well worth the effort.