I use a 35 Remington when I'm hound hunting. With the cur dogs also some of the time. Like Cutter, I tell them to back up & then take the shot. Important to make a good shot the first time though. I shot a boar we had bayed bout a year ago and didnt make a good shot. When i shot he went down and the hounds piled on, then he came back up and went to wreckin. Wasnt a pretty sight but live & learn I guess
I completely agree with shot placement being the key.