.30-30 Marginal for pigs

[Bwana Turtle]

All during the "Best bullet for .30-30" thread I was wondering if a .30-30 wasn't marginal for pigs. In all my vast experience in pig hunthing, uh, let's just say when I shot my pig, I used a .30-06. The first shot was a little low, quartering towards me. The second shot was in the neck and he died.
Quote DukeMaster 03/20/05
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The hog squealed like a pig jumped in the air, hit the ground on its back, rolled over about 3 times got UP and took off with the dogs in pusuit[/b]

The jumping and rolling sounds impressive but the running doesn't.
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My shot took out four or so vertebrae and severed the spine and she was still hauling ass, wow.[/b]

Now that IS impressive ! and yet the pig was maiking for the hills.
So, I guess my question is: Is the .30-30 adequate and I'm just underestimating the hardiness of ole sus scrofa or what ?
Another thing is what about the grizzle sheath on males ? I know it's all about shot plaement, but still ??????
With my experience on one pig, I would think of opting for something bigger. (Another gun is always a beautiful thing) But I have a .30-30 and it's short and sweet.
So if some of you guys who have killed multiple pigs with different guns could chime in, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks
BT

 

[Speckmisser]

30-30 is plenty for a hog, if you keep your shot in range and hit where you're aiming.

They're just tough animals, and you want to place your shot where it belongs. I hit one at 25 yards with the -06 and had him spin like I'd only nicked him, then run off down the hill, out of sight. He didn't go far before he fetched up against a tree. The .44 in his ear finished the game. When I disassembled him, that rifle shot had obliterated a lung and liquified his heart. Tough critter.

Bottom line, a 150 or 170gr core-lokt out of a 30-30 will anchor anything that walks if you keep it inside 100 yards and do your part with the aiming.

 

[Freedom]

Speck hit the nail on the head. Boars are tough but a .30-30 hits hard and is plenty powerful as long as you mind the range of your shots. Under 100 yards you should be golden! Good luck and shoot straight!

 

[jawtightener]

you could wahck 'em with a .458 in the wrong place and they'll get up or you could shoot 'em with a .22 in the right place and they go nappy (i know, i know but it's true. seen it done @ 30 yards-100lb. hog, earhole). worry about being able to shoot not what your shoot'in. you get some cannon out there you can't handle and ass blast one, your gonna have a rodeo which can turn un-fun real quick. know and practice your abilities, shoot free hand, kneeling, sitting, etc. at targets at ranges you expect during hunting, and buy a range finder or practice your distance estimation.
30 30 is fine for hogs at or under 2 hundo if you can hit 'em right...
BTW-grew up whack'in 'em with a 243. just hit 'em good, and they'll stop.
Also, saw a buddy shoot one with a 458. he hit it in the head at 60 yards...it removed the top portion of the head and sucked the brain clean out!!! it was amazing, total lobotimy (sp?)...

 

[bigtusker]

What the rest of them said.