No, it's not my problem. I don't have a problem. I'm fine with what I said.
No again. I didn't throw a hissy fit. You did, rather quickly. It's there to read for anyone who cares to. And when you were challenged for your name-calling and insults, you threw out more insults and then begged to let it go. In other words, hit and run.
The problem is, it appears that you don't know how to talk to people. You see, I and everyone else are fine with your thoughts about either the 45-70 or the 444. That's not the issue at all. What is the issue, is your apparent lack of respect, ie sensitivity to others, and your boldness with words, ie your second posted response and the way you handled it. That's what people don't like. You seem to be unable to grasp that concept. It has nothing to do with your views about proper pig rifles. It has everything to do with your attitude.
Since I'm no expert pig hunter and still trying to learn, I thought I would give DWA the benefit of the doubt and check some ballistics on various cartridges to see if he is on to something that I'm not aware of. Here's what I found from the Hornady on-line ballistic chart, which is probably their factory loaded ammo.
300 win (mag), 180 gr. Interlock BTSP, muzzle velocity 2960, muzzle energy 3502 foot pounds.
444 Marlin, 265 gr. Interlock FP, muzzle velocity 2400, muzzle energy 3389
45-70, 325 gr. FTX, muzzle velocity 2000, muzzle energy 2886. In all fairness to the 45-70, a heavier bullet would provide more energy, but this is the heaviest one Hornady lists.
243, 100 gr. Interlock BTSP, muzzle velocity 2960, muzzle energy 1945
Now I am scratching my head with a big question mark on it. I must have missed something somewhere. Maybe you guys can enlighten me. How is a 300 win OK and recommended, with all that energy, but the 444 and 45-70 isn't with less energy, but a 243 is OK and recommended with even less energy?
I sure do like that old 444. I've had it since 1976. It's a real shooter and accurate, and just a pleasure to use. But, maybe I should reconsider and reach for my Remington 700, 300 Win Mag, or perhaps reach for one of my 243s.
I'm confused.