Small game hunters may possess or use shotguns with shot no larger than No. 2 or .22 or smaller rimfire rifles/handguns or primitive muzzle-loading rifles/muskets of .40 caliber or smaller. Small game hunters may not possess or use buckshot, slugs or shot larger than No. 2. Blow guns, dart guns, drugged arrows or arrows with exploding tips are not permitted. Small game hunters using archery equipment must use small game tips on the arrows (judo points, bludgeon points, etc.).
SC required the use of small game weapons to hunt hogs except during deer season on WMA's. I don't have a 40 cal muzzleloader, and I think that would be the best option. Second best I think would be a 22 WMR with a fast twist barrel and some heavy cast boolits. Hence, I'm here asking for advice. I've done a little reloading not a lot. It's time consuming and I have other hobbies. I can do it if I have to, but the easier the better. I have seen a guy on youtube pulling bullets from 22 WMR and seating with a different bullet and crimping. Seems to be having good result. I will post it here if any one is interested.
I know handloading 22 WMR for a custom twist gun is over the top complicated, but it don't get why. All the 22 WMR ammo I see is lightweight hollowpoints. Which makes sense, great for squirrels and snakes, what most people use them for, but it would be awesome if someone offered an option with better penetration. Buffalo bore sells 25ACP ammo, I can't imagine 22 WMR would be that much different.
Thanks for your time.