Can you hit a hog?

[KillerFord1977]

Not as easy as you think.
I watch folks miss all the time on hunts.. they forget about the lead, and the fact they shoot training at a stationary target.. most folks don’t understand time it takes to react and pull the trigger ..

https://jagerpro.com/shooting-moving-targets/

 

[Mr.W.]

Makes sense. I've not had the opportunity to hunt hogs. Given the chance, I'd jump!

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

pigs don't duck-n-dive near as much as yotes. pigs run straight thru everything and anything including fence! yotes dodge around sagebrush and you have to time it even from a helo. i only speak of what i've witnessed in my area. i have no idea on how much, only go by optic info as all of my previous optics had standard crosshairs (no drops for elevation or wind/lead corrections) and some were only iron sites.

 

[SaltyMonkey]

If they don’t know how to lead then they don’t know how to hunt.
Try hitting a buck that’s been spooked.

 

[Shibadog]

Back in the olden days going boar hunting was an “up close and personal” kind of thing. Seeing a PO’s razorback with big ‘ol tusks headed your way like a freight train at 25 yards will get the adrenaline flowing. Makes that old Marlin 95 in 45/70 your Best Friend. Say what you will about .223’s and night vision, at short range with serious critters nothing brings comfort like a 405 grain pill

 

[KillerFord1977]

Back in the olden days going boar hunting was an “up close and personal” kind of thing. Seeing a PO’s razorback with big ‘ol tusks headed your way like a freight train at 25 yards will get the adrenaline flowing. Makes that old Marlin 95 in 45/70 your Best Friend. Say what you will about .223’s and night vision, at short range with serious critters nothing brings comfort like a 405 grain pill

We use .308 and .300 BO for the guided hunts.
I use a .270 if watching a big pasture or the .308 AR if I’m expecting a sounder

 

[Mr.W.]

If they don’t know how to lead then they don’t know how to hunt.
Try hitting a buck that’s been spooked.

I more than likely wouldn't try hitting a buck that's been spooked.

 

[SaltyMonkey]

I more than likely wouldn't try hitting a buck that's been spooked.

You ever hunted running dogs? It’s not my thing, just something to consider.

 

[Mr.W.]

You ever hunted running dogs? It’s not my thing, just something to consider.

Negative, I haven't. I'm with you, though. My buck comment was in regard to attempting a poor, ill-advised shot.

 

[Bassbob]

I more than likely wouldn't try hitting a buck that's been spooked.

Me either.

Totally unethical to shoot at running deer.
Leading is for the birds.
Hogs are destructive, invasive pests and anything goes as far as I’m concerned. Well, other than torture.