Thread: Wild hog shooting tips

Pigs are very predictable if they are not being hunted with dogs. They will have a fairly set routine of times etc they are visiting. Most likely its the evening, but if they are under some hunting pressure it can be as late as 2 am. Go wait on dark to see if they are coming out. If not then it might be a job for a spotlight etc.
Because of the nature of your questions Im going to presume you are a newer hunter which is the basis for my answers. Stay away from the headshot. As Moa says they have a massive jaw and hinge. its very easy to hit that and Ive recovered a couple of pigs that have had that happen. they are tough and its a shit way for them to go. You have the 243 so Id suggest the best shot is a low chest shot right on the back of the leg/ armpit area if its a big pig. for a smaller to average size just smack them dead on shoulder but as others have said, dont go too high. ideally nothing above half way up the shoulder.
Baiting is a good way to get them where you want them early. Maize works well.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

Pigs are very predictable if they are not being hunted with dogs. They will have a fairly set routine of times etc they are visiting. Most likely its the evening, but if they are under some hunting pressure it can be as late as 2 am. Go wait on dark to see if they are coming out. If not then it might be a job for a spotlight etc.
Because of the nature of your questions Im going to presume you are a newer hunter which is the basis for my answers. Stay away from the headshot. As Moa says they have a massive jaw and hinge. its very easy to hit that and Ive recovered a couple of pigs that have had that happen. they are tough and its a shit way for them to go. You have the 243 so Id suggest the best shot is a low chest shot right on the back of the leg/ armpit area if its a big pig. for a smaller to average size just smack them dead on shoulder but as others have said, dont go too high. ideally nothing above half way up the shoulder.
Baiting is a good way to get them where you want them early. Maize works well.

Yep bang on with me being a new hunter. I've been out and about rabbiting with my .22 but this will be my first go at any larger than a rabbit. I was thinking if drawing them out with some bait would be a good idea - Might give that a go. Thanks for the advice.