Hog Hunting with an Outstanding Lever Action Rifle

I admit I love hunting hogs with a lever gun. The action can be fast, and having a rifle capable of a quick follow-up shot can mean the difference between loading up soon-to-be-BBQ in the truck bed or trying to find a blood trail. A smooth cycling lever gun chambered in a caliber with a punch is a good combination for hunting hogs. (Hog Hunting Hullabaloo: "Bringing Home the Bacon.")

I’ve run the Smith & Wesson Model 1854 in .357 Magnum and liked the rifle, but for hogs I want big lead, spinning downrange. With the model 1854 now available...

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