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mordis · January 5, 2013, 09:39 PM

Jroth, that only reinforces my issue then. If hardcast is required for anything larger then deer, why make any hollowpoints in .357 and .44mag in heavy for caliber sizes?

Sadly there is no way to test these bullets out short of hunting with them.

Strangely enough, on Sierra's website, i checked there faq page. I typed in .44mag for bears and up popped a answere from stephanie saying to use there 300grain Soft point. She said to use it becuase it had a tough outer jacket and a harder lead core. 6% antimony

January 5, 2013, 09:39 PM	#7
mordis Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2005 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 560	Jroth, that only reinforces my issue then. If hardcast is required for anything larger then deer, why make any hollowpoints in .357 and .44mag in heavy for caliber sizes? Sadly there is no way to test these bullets out short of hunting with them. Strangely enough, on Sierra's website, i checked there faq page. I typed in .44mag for bears and up popped a answere from stephanie saying to use there 300grain Soft point. She said to use it becuase it had a tough outer jacket and a harder lead core. 6% antimony Last edited by mordis; January 5, 2013 at 09:45 PM.