I'm not even sure how one can figure an "average size". Based on the local populations, hogs seem, more than other species, to be incredibly variable based on diet and habitat. I've seen areas where 100lbs is considered big, and areas where 250lbs isn't. I'm supposed to go up to a buddy's ranch this weekend and scope some out. They get fat and tasty eating citrus, so I might see about picking up a Christmas ham.

And El Chivito, they can be thought of as mule deer with shorter legs and thicker hide if that helps. Their "armor" is known to be tough on small bullets, and the short legs make them harder to drag back to the truck. I told myself I was going to get a bayonet for my .270, so as to herd them down to the truck before shooting them. I can't imagine dragging one uphill.

But now I have a new gun that should be well suited. Once I get it sighted in for lead-free ammom that is.

MV