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Anyone been using a 45ACP for hunting wild hogs? I would like to hear what you have to say about it.
 
Posts: 259 | Location: up state New York USA | Registered: 25 December 2003Reply With Quote
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Sendaro,
It would definately be better than a stick. I think I would opt for something with more whomp.The .45 would kill a hog, but at what distance? Generally speaking the .45 is a fairly close-range proposition. The bullets aren't all that, for penetration in heavy game. Lastly, it doesn't have enough velocity to suit me.
All that said, were I approached by a hostile porker I would use a .45 ACP, if that's what I had. I'd use ball ammunition, and shoot for the brain. But. it would have to be CLOSE! I would MUCH rather be carrying my 4" .44 mag, loaded with 250-300 gr pills.


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Posts: 353 | Location: East Texas | Registered: 22 January 2003Reply With Quote
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I agree with Bug. The ACP does not have the right bullet shape or the velocity to be reliable.
 
Posts: 4068 | Location: Bakerton, WV | Registered: 01 September 2003Reply With Quote
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Thanks for the info guys.
 
Posts: 259 | Location: up state New York USA | Registered: 25 December 2003Reply With Quote
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