Hog Gun Recommendation

[lfpiii]

What gun would you recommend for someone that has never been hog hunting and coyotes? Scope recommendations will be appreciated. All guns listed are 44mag.

Super Redhawk 7-1/2
Redhawk 7-1/2
Blackhawk Hunter 7-1/2
Vaquero 5-1/2
Other ?

 

[4521dln]

I have a super redhawk in 44mag, 71/2 barrel that i use for hog/deer hunting. i have a UltraDot scope on mine that works real well. weight was a real factor for me, the UltraDot weighs 4oz. i replaced the original grips with Hogue Tamer Monogrips. I carry my super redhawk in a Bianchi shoulder holster. with the above combination, this revolver is very pleasant to shoot.

 

[SteveRuger]

I have used both Super Blackhawk & the Super Redhawk on Hog Hunting both did the Job!

 

[Chuckbuster]

I'll ask the sort of obvious,
Which one feels best to you? Since you are talking the same cartridge in each, no significant performance difference. Some of us prefer the single action grip style to the double action. Bigger issue there than the DA shooting ability of the SRH/RH as I can't see a 7.5" gun with a scope much of a "defensive" set up. With some practice you should be able to get an aimed second, third shot off just as quick with a Single Action as with the Double Action, especially with a hunting level .44 mag load.

If you want a scope I don't see much sense in a VACQUERO. The Blackhawk Hunter and Super Redhawk have the scope mount built in. You did not mention it but don't overlook the "Bisley" style grip option on the Blackhawk Hunter. Many think it is better for recoil control than the traditional "plowhandle".

 

[98Redline]

Anything in 44 Mag caliber will be a good gun for Hogs. A heavy 44 Mag slug will go through hogs, the long way, if required.

I agree with Chuckbuster that you should choose what you prefer (DA or SA) then select from there.

I went with Super BH Hunter Bisley route and topped it with a 30mm UltraDot Match dot. The gun is way more accurate than I am capable of shooting it and was VERY effective at dispatching hogs on my last trip.

My preference is for a longer (7.5") barrel. The extra barrel length helps tame the recoil (as does the ultradot on top) and follow up shots come very quickly once you get used to shooting the gun.

The Bisley grip is quite nice even shooting 320gr bullets @ 1350 fps. The perceived recoil seems less than my .357 SP-101 with full house loads.

 

[Joe S.]

never been a single action guy til i got my bisley hunter SBH... couldnt be happier with it now.

 

[COR]

Whatever you shoot the best will get you a hog....Good luck on coyotes, you'll need it with any of those choices! I commend your enthusiasm and your spirit of the hunt. I missed one at about 125yds not long back (broadside) with an OM .357, when I am hunting them I never get them close enough, not that 125yds was! The shot I mentioned was just a target of opportunity. Power isn't a factor with coyote, hittin them is the key.... :D

 

[GR8_Outdoorsman]

Make sure you consider how you will be carrying the gun. I have the 9.5" SRH .44 Mag that I have to carry in a bandolier across my chest, but the majority of my hunting is still hunting from a stand. If you are thinking that you want something on your hip to walk through the woods with, a shorter barrel w/o a scope may be a better option for you.

A nice thing about the Super Redhawks is that they are truly built like a tank and can take the hottest loads of any .44 Mag. Not that you will always need to shoot them, but I like the comfort of knowing it can handle pretty much whatever I feed it.

Also, I don't think you can go wrong with putting Hogue grips on it. They really helped my freehand accuracy alot.