.44 mag and .357 Bullets for Whitetail
I’m busy trying to build loads for this year’s deer season. I’m new to handgun hunting and would love to hear your opinions from your experiences on bullet selection.
Here is what I am working with. I have a Smith and Wesson Model 29 with a 6 inch barrel and a Ruger Blackhawk(in .357). My land is covered in brush and under growth. I’ve cleared a couple of lanes where 40 yards is my farthest shot. Most of my shots are under 35.
What grain bullet for .44 and/or .357 would you suggest I select for terminal ballistics in such close quarters? Also what brand/model.
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All good advice above. Almost any decent bullet will work on deer, it's when you place a bullet in the wrong place that things can go bad. Place a hard bullet through the lungs & you can do a whole lot of tracking, place a soft bullet in shoulder bone & bad things can also happen. So it comes down to the right bullet in the right place. Good HP's through the lungs are great, Good solids through the shoulders make tracking easy, they go straight down.
My 2 favorites are the 357 Maximum with 180 gr HP's & the 41 magnum with a 250 gr HP. With the 250 gr HP I can place the bullet any place & it will still exit, you can't lose. It has a very long shank & just keeps going.
Dick