In my opinion, as was stated above, the M1 carbine is as perfect a gun as there is for shooting hogs over dogs. Been using one for about 15 years and it can't be beat. Uses a 110 gr. bullet and will not shoot through a hog if it is over about 70 lbs. I use a 5 round clip and open sights, it's tough and with a synthetic stock weighs very little. Ammo is not real expensive either.