I go whenever the opportunity presents itself but ususally shoot only when its cool. Nothing worse than being in Brooks County Texas in August up to the elbows in hog guts.

I know of a 600# pig that died from a conflict with a .22 WMR. Fella that shot him near Yeehaw Junction, Fl. meant to kill him, so I guess it wasn't a mistake or fluke. Based on my own experience and habits I shoot 'em with whatever is in my hands, they die. .22rf to 12 ga. and a few rifle chamberings in the middle. They're not hard to kill.

Maybe a .22 magnum will do but I think I'll feel more confident using my .500 below.