02-05-2020, 05:59 AM
Take Double Naughts commentary with authority...he's killed more pigs than anyone in this forum. I can add little to what he's already stated.
I've killed approx 100 pigs using a variety of shots. If I'm shooting 100+ yards I take a shoulder shot. Never behind the shoulder unless it's quartering away, rather aiming for the opposite shoulder. I've got approx 50-65% of pigs immediately drop on this shot or run very little.
For shots inside 100 yards I prefer a CNS/neck shot. Results are consistent with posts above. I have had 1 neck shot that resulted in a downed, paralyzed pig, then it got up and ran 200+ yards flat out. However, this was due to a bullet that did not expand (Barnes TTSX). Never had an issue shooting Hornady SST's.
I've killed approx 100 pigs using a variety of shots. If I'm shooting 100+ yards I take a shoulder shot. Never behind the shoulder unless it's quartering away, rather aiming for the opposite shoulder. I've got approx 50-65% of pigs immediately drop on this shot or run very little.
For shots inside 100 yards I prefer a CNS/neck shot. Results are consistent with posts above. I have had 1 neck shot that resulted in a downed, paralyzed pig, then it got up and ran 200+ yards flat out. However, this was due to a bullet that did not expand (Barnes TTSX). Never had an issue shooting Hornady SST's.