As far as I know there a few manufacturers out there producing reproduction '73 winchesters, some of them are rated for +P and Cor Bon type loads others aren't. I'd have to recomend you check with the manufacturer or a gunsmith.

Who has produced the Winchester 73?
I would use the Hornady Leverevolution for this hunt. I think at these short ranges the .45 colt will be good medecin for hogs when the sho is right placed. Be aware of the different body and location of the vitals of a hog compared to a deer.

Regards

Kirrmeister

I have used the 45 Colt to shoot pigs and it performed very well with the PROPER ammunition. DO NOT use cowboy loads. They are not powerful enough! I am sceptical of the LeverEvolution load as well, because of the thickness of the gristle shield boars have around the vital area. The load that I used was from Buffalo Bore. Check that this load is approved for use in your rifle, it is hot. I used it in a Ruger handgun.

Thanks for the input all. I ask about the loads because the 73 action is notoriously weak. Some modern hunting loads may be too much for it. Trouble is I dont know which. The gun is of Uberti manufacture. Most of the reproductions are made by this firm regardless of who imports or sells them. In addition they are faifhful copies of the originals so if the winchester could handle something I see no reason these repro's couldn't. Thanks again if anyone knows.

The Uberti will stand the higher loads because it has CIP-proofment. With the Leverevolution or generaly with any shortarm ammo gun I never would shoot at the harder area of a boar. Study where the vitals are and place your shot there. Normally a shot behind the shoulder blade in the boilerroom with the Leverevolution will do it.

Regards

Kirrmeister