Would not be my even second choice, but with proper shot placement and a good bullet it will indeed work. I would take my 9.3X62, I know for a fact it will bust things up and the hog will not go very far. If needed will bust through the "plate" as well. Something a 223 may not. Most hogs and hunting of them I have done does not allow very many shots or chances at second shots so the ability to rapidly fire more is moot.
