i bet the wound percentages are lower using a 17 in a hunting situation as uppose to a 308 from a helicopter

Several years ago I was out varmint hunting with my 222rem, walked in on a feeder area to find a 300lb +/- boar eating under the feeder. I hit that dude right behind the ear (quartering away) with a handloaded 50gr Vmax and he just shook his head and ran off. The same shot has dropped many a smaller pig in the past. I simply just didn't have enough gun.

That being said, many people have likely kilt bigger pigs with smaller guns, and I'd take the same shot on a pig again, but if I was goin pig huntin I'd choose a larger caliber.

I kill pigs with a knife. I have also shot thrm with a .17 at point blank. Had one live after a couple shots from a .17.

I would bet you are correct on that. Don't see that as all that ethical either. But that's apples and oranges. Let's do both of them from a chopper and see which is more effective.

And once again, my supporting sarcasm missed the mark. Nevermind. Congrats FF, I'd still be honored to hunt with you given the opportunity up here in Colorado, or down there. You did a great job of taking the high road while being blasted with nonsense!

--Scott

If it's on 1000acres how are there residential neighbors 250yrds away? Can you not hunt the other side of the property?

Pigs are tough. A couple of years ago I shot one in the head (175 lbs) with a .30-06 and it ran about 100 yards before going down. I personally wouldn't shoot at a pig with anything less than a .243.

Went out to pour some corn. Buzzards found my unrecovered pig. 300yds away! Time to bring out my 7.65 Mauser Argentine.

That still counts as a kill. God bless the buzzards! Did you add it to the tally thread?

Not yet. Will do so now.

I kill pigs with my bare hands

Lol, now I'd like to see that!!! Especially on a big tusker. Not doubting you...just saying it'd be entertaining and I'd learn something. You do have good insurance, I hope...that doesn't have an insanity clause!