If you can consistently put those bullets in the vital zone then you don't have to worry about anything. It's a mistake to practice with one weight or type of bullet then switch to another to hunt with. Check out previous threads on the subject of hog hunting and you should find several pictures of hog anatomy.
.45-70 with 300gr. - enough medicine?
Hi fellow lever-gun lovers. 
I'm headed down to OK this year for turkeys, and the landowner has said I should bring a rifle and help with the hog problem. 8) I've never shot a hog so I don't really know much about anatomy/toughness etc. I have a good supply of Winchester factory 300gr. JHP (grey box Super-X) and my 1895 shoots them extremely well. Is this enough bullet for hogs? I will gladly tool up with a different ammo (maybe Rem 405's?) if necessary. I would expect ranges under 100 yards. Thanks!
I'm headed down to OK this year for turkeys, and the landowner has said I should bring a rifle and help with the hog problem. 8) I've never shot a hog so I don't really know much about anatomy/toughness etc. I have a good supply of Winchester factory 300gr. JHP (grey box Super-X) and my 1895 shoots them extremely well. Is this enough bullet for hogs? I will gladly tool up with a different ammo (maybe Rem 405's?) if necessary. I would expect ranges under 100 yards. Thanks!
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Your 45-70 will be great for hogs! I use a Taurus Raging Bull 454 (260Gr) and it puts'm down!
I shoot mine in the neck or just below the ear. They drop where they stand.
Here,,,this might help you. The hart is easy to hit if he is quartering away from you.
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I shoot mine in the neck or just below the ear. They drop where they stand.
Here,,,this might help you. The hart is easy to hit if he is quartering away from you.
Thanks fellas! I'll be looking forward to shooting my first hog, and first game with my 1895.
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45-70 and 300 gr. boolits will do a J-O-B on any hog out there. Just hit em in the right place. ;D
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