Thanks to alabama and surrounding states rules regarding hog hunting on most public land that I can find. It seems as if I'll be using a 22 lr or 22 wmr rifle for hog hunting. OK I will admit I am a little leary of using a 22 lr or even 22 wmr to bring down a potentially very grumpy foe. I've studied proper shot placentment and seems that aiming for just behind or in the ear is best choice. Yet I'd like to hear the opinion of experienced public land hog hunters that have used 22 lr or 22 wmr to bring down hogs. I'd appreciate any input. Do you prefer 22 lr or 22 wmr? Favorite bullet? Favorite shot placement? Preferred engagement distance?

A 22wmr is about all I ever use. I do pick my shots. But, have killed many with less than ideal shots as a group dispersed or a big boar busted out of a bay.

I prefer a JSP bullet. But, have had decent success with a JHP bullet, also. Look for speeds above 1800 as a minimum and bullet weights 40 gr and up.

The JSP is perfect for straight on head shots. It gives you good penetration with some expansion. It also works well for penetrating their tough hides in case of an 'uh-oh'. 25 yds and less, the JHP bullets will work fine. However, that is pretty close and closes the window for follow up shots as they exit the area.

Good Luck!

CCI Gamepoint JSP in 22WMR is what I have been told to use over and over again. Also, there is nothing that says you cant carry a very large caliber hand gun for "protection" should that "uh-oh" moment happen. Just don't scope it and you should be fine.

To cover all bases. Let's say 22 lr is all I have. Than what?

Go squirrel hunting instead.

Get the most powerful 22 LR solid point bullet you can get, aim for the earhole or right between the eyes and Pray for Luck!

Stupid Rule!

But, that is the best advice I have considering the Law.

Ive shot the 60-80lb ones behind the shoulder and had pass thrus. Shooting a cz 452 with wolf match or cci greentag. Killed 7 last year with it. If you are talking about corps land no .22mag either

Ive used cci stingers and the cci segmented both with success

I take my s&w m&p 15-22 to bankhead and if come up on a group I worry about shot placement on the tastiest looking one shoot her then just let it rip and shoot the chit out the ones scattering

Semiauto is great for follow up shots if you have a choice.

To clarify regarding corps land. Is 22 wmr legal in the upper delta since it's a rimfire up to 22 caliber? Delta is part corps land?

Not sure about down there but the tombigbee amd warrior river corp land up here no.22 mag

If you look really close that's an exit hole behind the shoulder of the bottom one

The Tensaw Delta is not part of the corps land. Just follow rules on back of WMA map and you'll be fine.

I've also killed several with a 22 LR. Follow Hogwild's advice on shot placement.

heck yea

It is indeed an incredibly dumb rule. If hogs are such a problem, why not make it as easy as possible for hunters to kill them?

Is that rule about using a caliber appropriate to what is in season limited to management area's or does that include national forest?

management area

Except lower delta. You can use a bazooka there.