hello

[kemster99]

new guy here. i live in Florida. do alot of fishing. hog hunting and turkey hunt here. I lease property in Georgia for deer and turkey. looking forward to chatting with y'all.

[Hunting Man Jr]

Hi.... and welcome to the site!!

[BennyV]

Welcome. Got a question for ya. What caliber do you use for hogs? Im headed to AL this winter to get a few.

Thanks in advance.

[kemster99]

Originally Posted by BennyV

Welcome. Got a question for ya. What caliber do you use for hogs? Im headed to AL this winter to get a few.

Thanks in advance.

i use a .270 for open areas. 12 guage with 00 buck for thick areas. in my .270 i shoot a 130 gr hornady SST for hogs and deer.

welcome from nh

[BennyV]

Thanks much, and welcome again.

[kemster99]

thanks for the welcome

[timberghost]

Hey kemster99 welcome to the DHC.com and greetings from WNY.

[BennyV]

OK got another one for ya. Would a .223 work or is it too light a load?

[kemster99]

Originally Posted by BennyV

OK got another one for ya. Would a .223 work or is it too light a load?

.223 will work. as a former hog hunt guide, it will work. but shot placement is very important. don't go with cheaper ammo. the last thing you want, is to try and find a wounded hog. they tend to be alittle mad when wounded.lol. head shots or neck (what little neck they have) the ear hole is a nice target also. if that shot is not given to you. right behind the shoulder will work. unless it is a very large hog. they grow battle plates which will slow down if not stop a bullet. their heart is low in the chest.