Is .41 magnum enough gun for Texas feral pigs?

[10mmfan]

I got an invite from a friend to go on a Texas hog hunt this fall. Planning on taking one of the following long guns: Marlin 1894 .44 mag, Rock River AR in .458 Socom, or a T/C Encore with .454 Casull barrel. My handgun will be a backup and never intended to be shot more than 25 yards. I have a Ruger Super Redhawk in .44 mag but it is scoped and doesn't pack very well. My .41 is Ruger bisley with 7 1/2" barrel. Any recommendations for factory loads or handloads that are stout enough to drop a pig will be greatly appreciated. I really don't want to lug that heavy super redhawk with me.

 

[chibicascade]

I don't know a lot about .41 mag, but I believe that it is equivalent to 10mm. I would hope that's enough for pigs..

 

[SEMI-AK]

Yeah it is plenty enough look for a xtp bullet.260 grain is heavy and packs a punch...








I have same gun.....I shoot out to 100 yards on deer with it...

 

[sig-guy]

41 Magnum hardcast is made for bear.

I would hope it'd work on a little ole piggy.

They use 22 bolt guns in factories. Head shot.

 

[billybob44]

Screen Name??

Is your screen name just for show/wish?? If you are the owner of a 10MM handgun, I can think THAT would be the proper back up carry with 180/200gr. HOT loads???..Bill.

 

[Harley46982]

I'd go with my 10MM if you want to try an autoloader. I easily killed a 280LB boar with mine.
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[SmokinSigs357]

Is your screen name just for show/wish?? If you are the owner of a 10MM handgun, I can think THAT would be the proper back up carry with 180/200gr. HOT loads???..Bill.

Yup...this. I thought the same thing. .41 magnum and 10mm hot loads get similar stats. Take the 10!!!

 

[357 Terms]

Hot loaded 41 mags will leave ANY 10mm in the dust!

https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=18


Sure you can compare light 41's with hot 10mm's and say there are similarities.

You could also compare light 10mm's and the 40 S&W and say "A hot 40 is almost as powerful as a 10mm!"

Doesn't mean its true.

 

[Dewidmt]

Winchester makes a .41 mag hollowpoint good for deer or hogs....

http://www.winchester.com/Products/.../platinum-tip-hollow-point/Pages/S41PTHP.aspx

Me? I'd just load a hardcast 210 gr. LSWC to about 1,100 FPS and call it good.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

In Texas last year. My friend used a S&W 57 with Buffalo Bore with the all cooper bullet (I think Barnes).

First time? I would bring a rifle (just more flexibility, the pigs are smart, very smart).

 

[ruger44srh]

.41 is plenty for hogs. I took a 250/300 lb. wild boar in Tennesse with a medium load 180 gr HP thru the shoulder--dropped in his tracks like a rock.

 

[10mmfan]

Is your screen name just for show/wish?? If you are the owner of a 10MM handgun, I can think THAT would be the proper back up carry with 180/200gr. HOT loads???..Bill.

I have a 10mm. It's a Smith 1006 with the factory Smith fixed sights. I believe they are Novak sights. My gun's point of aim/impact is pretty good with most 180 grain loads I ran through it. Most of those are standard factory loads not what I would call a hot load. The only bullet in 10mm I think would be tough enough to trust on a hog would be the Hornady XTP. That and the fixed sights are why I was looking at my .41 Mag Bisley. The Ruger has adjustable sights and if I want to shoot a bullet with a longer overall length like the 260 hard cast bullet I know the revolver won't be finicky like an autoloader. Thank you for input on the 10mm. Are you a 10mm enthusiast as well? Have you found a good bullet/load combo that is a solid performer when you start handloading for higher velocities?