I used my DE .44 Mag on a hog a few years ago. The hog was running flat-out across my line-of-sight at 40-50 feet and I broke the spine just behind the ear.
So, I know the gun is up to the job.
But now I want to shoot a hog from 50-75 yds from a stand and my 78 year old eyes aren't gonna work for a shot like that with iron sights, so I mounted a scope.
The whole package weighs right at 5 lbs unloaded. This is not something I'd want to use for still-hunting deer.
Has anyone else tried a combo like this?
Thoughts from the hive mind?
So, I know the gun is up to the job.
But now I want to shoot a hog from 50-75 yds from a stand and my 78 year old eyes aren't gonna work for a shot like that with iron sights, so I mounted a scope.
The whole package weighs right at 5 lbs unloaded. This is not something I'd want to use for still-hunting deer.
Has anyone else tried a combo like this?
Thoughts from the hive mind?