Takes a big man to trap a boar, take all the time in the world to get the shot JUST RIGHT to not even get an instant kill.
You would have been quicker using a mallet.
And just for the record:
I don't hunt. I don't kill things that I don't have to and I certainly didn't expect a video of animal cruelty on a gun forum...
I do not know what you see as cruel in the video. If you eat meat it was killed in a similar fashion at the slaughterhouse.
“Typically, pigs are first rendered unconscious using one of the following means: stunning using electric current applied with electrodes, or stunning using captive bolt pistol, and inhalation of CO2, then in some cases a .22 pistol/rifle which is shot directly into the brain”.
Pig slaughter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Your mallet idea would potentially be cruel, as well as dangerous to the man. The first blow(s) could be off-target inflicting injury and pain. Hunters do not always kill instantly on the first shot.
They removed an animal that was threat to livestock and crops. Feral pigs are a health hazard to livestock and humans. Capturing and moving the hog would have spread the problem to someone else.
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“The wild hogs can now be found in three-fourths of U.S. states — and their populations are growing in many areas — and are estimated to cause $1.5 billion in damages each year, the Associated Press reports. There are currently more than 5 million wild hogs in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture”.
Feral Pigs Going Hog-Wild in US
They harvested this animal to remove a hazard and to provide food. I skipped to the end of the video. They talked about the amount of meat on the animal. They were loading it for transport to a local meat processor.
I've heard folks say they carry a 9mm, 40, or .45, as primary and then say they carry a .22, .25, .32, or .380, as a back up. Well... if a .22, etc, is good enough for a back up why aren't those folks carrying a .22, etc, for a primary as well?
Bottom line is really quite simple... carry the largest caliber in the size of gun that you will actually carry that you personally... and I mean YOU personally... can shoot the most accurately. Doesn't matter what anyone else says because only hits make holes (regardless of the size of the bullet) and misses make no holes of any size.
Only holes count.
I've heard folks say they carry a 9mm, 40, or .45, as primary and then say they carry a .22, .25, .32, or .380, as a back up. Well... if a .22, etc, is good enough for a back up why aren't those folks carrying a .22, etc, for a primary as well?
Bottom line is really quite simple... carry the largest caliber in the size of gun that you will actually carry that you personally... and I mean YOU personally... can shoot the most accurately. Doesn't matter what anyone else says because only hits make holes (regardless of the size of the bullet) and misses make no holes of any size.
Only holes count.
And yet there are some who say that there are smaller guns in bigger calibers than those lowly .22, .25, .32, and .380, that would be suitable for a bug. Thing is...if the caliber is why folks are choosing the primary why isn't caliber also a primary concern for a bug? Or, conversely, if a caliber is suitable for a bug why wouldn't it also be suitable for a primary? After all... we (who carry bugs) are relying on the effectiveness of the bug's caliber too.People that carry a backup (bug) often carry it where a larger caliber/capacity gun is not practical. I can carry my XD40sc in a IWB holster with no problem. If I had to carry it on my ankle I'd walk around like I was peg leg pete.
And yet there are some who say that there are smaller guns in bigger calibers than those lowly .22, .25, .32, and .380, that would be suitable for a bug. Thing is...if the caliber is why folks are choosing the primary why isn't caliber also a primary concern for a bug? Or, conversely, if a caliber is suitable for a bug why wouldn't it also be suitable for a primary? After all... we (who carry bugs) are relying on the effectiveness of the bug's caliber too.
Some of the guns folks use as primaries also have a 7 or 8 round capacity.I don't recall a .380 that carries 16+ rounds. My 40 is 9+1 or 12+1.
Most of the bugs are 5+1 or 6+1
Bad guys are cowards, and they will turn tail and run away from anyone shooting at them. Many successful self-defense shootings have occurred with 22lr, 25ACP, 32ACP and .380.
Bad guys don't check out the caliber when a victim draws, they immediately realize they made a poor choice when picking out their victim.
You must have been on another planet when the Ferguson shooting went down. The bad guy was trying to take the officers gun, was shot, then he charged like a bull.
Bad guys are cowards, I'll agree.
Bad guys will turn and run, some might and for a fact some do not.
Some of the guns folks use as primaries also have a 7 or 8 round capacity.
I understand there are many factors as to why folks choose which guns they carry, primary and bug, ranging from weight to physical size to ability to handle recoil to mode of dress and ammo capacity. And yet those who carry a smaller caliber for a bug are relying on the smaller caliber to do the job just as much as they are relying on the larger caliber. Perhaps even more since the purpose of a bug is to finish what the primary couldn't.
So it seems odd to me that some folks dismiss smaller calibers as inadequate for primary guns that are quite often considered acceptable for back up guns to use when the larger caliber primary has failed to get the job done.
Actually I'm not assuming anything since a person could carry many spare mags for their primary and for a bug too. It is unlikely anyone would carry spare mags for their bug (unless their bug and their primary were the same gun) yet it is possible. I was only addressing the comment about primary guns having more capacity than a bug.You are assuming that a BUG is used when you run out of ammo for the primary gun and the threat still exists. That's what extra magazines are for. The BUG is for when the primary gun becomes inoperable due to a severe jam, other mechanical malfunction, or the primary gun is knocked out of your hand or taken by the bad guy.Originally Posted by Bikenut View Post
Some of the guns folks use as primaries also have a 7 or 8 round capacity.
I understand there are many factors as to why folks choose which guns they carry, primary and bug, ranging from weight to physical size to ability to handle recoil to mode of dress and ammo capacity. And yet those who carry a smaller caliber for a bug are relying on the smaller caliber to do the job just as much as they are relying on the larger caliber. Perhaps even more since the purpose of a bug is to finish what the primary couldn't.
So it seems odd to me that some folks dismiss smaller calibers as inadequate for primary guns that are quite often considered acceptable for back up guns to use when the larger caliber primary has failed to get the job done.
Goin' Mogadishu has its advantages...yes.Wild Bill used the .36 cap and ball with great success. I'm a believer in marksmanship and target placement before power and magic bullets. The round in my Glock 42 is SIG SAUER 100 gr. FMJ Flatpoint. Be it a .45 or a .380, two in the chest and one in the head and the BG won't know the difference. Dead is dead.
Here you go all you big caliber people:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u6-9VXiBDw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhfKSXWLNxg
Now tell me the .380 is not enough gun.
Here's a question - which gun has the most "element of surprise"? We all know how afraid of the "element of surprise" criminals are....
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....When someone who owns handguns and talks illogically about their guns, it could be a sign they need help.....
...Another good way to help gun control is by having college classes which focus on people who have problems and may own guns. College students should be aware of other students who seem to have a bad attitude and also own guns. Students should be encouraged to tell college officials if they know another student who owns guns and may be having social or mental problems. It could be done anonymously and might save other peoples lives.
....As for gun bans, without a doubt assault rifles must be banned, citizens have no need for assault rifles in an educated society.
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