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Otto,
I've shot more than a few hogs. On the handgun front use the .45 ACP and use Buffalo Bore 255gr bullets. It's a +P and you'll need to check for function and accuracy. Depending on which exact handgun it may be easily modified to to .45 Super which is a step up in power.
On the rifle front between the three there are variables you need to address. Are you going to stand hunt, use dogs, walk in a skirmish line, etc.? What are the optics on the bolt actions in terms of power, etc. A higher powered optic will work for stand hunting but it is less than optimal for anything close. Adding a red dot to your SKS has a couple of potential pitfalls; 1st is that we get older a lot of red dots show as some kind distortion (my near vision is in the 20/60-20/80 range while far vision is still 20/20 or better) which limits the choice of optics, the other problem in adding an optic to a SKS is finding good mount as most are not the most secure and you will loose accuracy.
Rifle power is not a factor for the 30-06 with anything in 150-175 grain hunting bullet is more than adequate. There a few premium 7.62X39 hunting rounds that give good results but the Russian 125 soft point (not hollow points) are cheaper and if accurate enough work well. The .223 can work but there limits, the two that have worked best are 77 grain Sierra TMK (if your rifle will shoot it) and the Hornady 60 grain V-max. Both expand well and have adequate penetration. The dedicated .223 loads from Barnes (solid copper) and Nosler (64 grain bonded) penetrate well but don't have the tissie disruption of the previous two, both of these projectiles work very well in 22-250 and faster rifles.
Last thing to consider is ammo transportation if you're flying there are limits on the weight of ammunition so you should consider drop shipping at your destination(s).
S/F, FOG
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