I know this is a resurrected thread...but:
Here's more detail on what I did on my Savage Scout. Not the hog hunter, but fixed sights. : Should work on a hog hunter as well.
http://www.savageshooters.com/showth...7-62x39-review

Works well in various light conditions. The adjustable aperture is the key. The firesight bead really helps as well.