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45 colt for hog - standard or +P ?

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  • don1911

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    In winter weather I carry a Ruger Blackhawk in 45 Colt while on my property. What is good factory load for hogs? Do I need +P or standard 255 gr lead flat point? I'm not really hunting, just want to be able to deal with a hog if I need to. Don't want to lug around the 45-70 all the time. Thanks.
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    Dawico

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    I won't say you need +p but it may be a good idea.

    I would keep 3 rounds of a hard cast penetrator type round first up in the cylinder incase one charges you. You will want something solid for a straight on headshot.

    The other three I would carry a good expanding hunting or defensive round for a side or rear shot. This is assuming you might have time to cycle past the penetrators in the cylinder.

    I would keep the lead rounds for the range. You don't want a bullet coming apart or ricocheting off bone if you have your back up against the wall so to speak.

    Someone that does more hog hunting and has experience with the 45 Colt may have other suggestions though. This is just my take from a more general background in reading about dangerous game hunting.
     

    skfullgun

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    The last time I encountered a pack of big hogs we were hiking on a nature preserve and all I had was a snubbie .38.

    I would have traded for a .45 with ANY kind of loads that day!
     

    avvidclif

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    Was it a LR or a Short?

    Shot properly in the head, front center, the slug will be laying on the back of the tongue when dressed out. Got that from my German FIL. Even saw him do it.
     

    ZX9RCAM

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    This. It was a short. Didn't check the tongue but I'll bet my dad cooked that (tongue) nasty SOB. Sorry - my intent was to just comment on shot placement.

    That was my question.
    Never heard of a 22lr short.
    It's either a short, long, or long rifle.
     

    skfullgun

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    It is quite common to perform a headshot on domestic hogs with a .22 lr when preparing them for slaughter.

    The only issue I ever experienced involved hollow point bullets. Solid nose projectiles penetrate bone while hollow points tend to expand upon impact.
     

    Ozzman

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    To the OP:
    Standard .45 LC will dispatch a hog quickly from 0 to 50 yards.
    No need for +P .45 LC on most animals in Texas.

    Do you have a .357 Magnum?
    That will work also.
     

    deemus

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    I have your solution. 458 SOCOM AR, worn on your shoulder via a single point harness, loaded with 300g HPs. Deadly, and you don't have to get within pistol range.
     
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