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NWPilgrim · February 10, 2013, 04:37 AM

The beauty of the .44 and .45 calibers is the don't need anything special to perform well. They already have good big diameter so whether they expand or not is less important. They typically have a relatively large mass so lots of momentum regardless of velocity variances.

I have never heard of a .44 or .45 magnum fired bullet not performing. I would get whatever is affordable and regularly available in you area from 240 gr to 300 gr. LSWC, jacketed SP, XTP HP, etc.

February 10, 2013, 04:37 AM	#15
NWPilgrim Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,346	The beauty of the .44 and .45 calibers is the don't need anything special to perform well. They already have good big diameter so whether they expand or not is less important. They typically have a relatively large mass so lots of momentum regardless of velocity variances. I have never heard of a .44 or .45 magnum fired bullet not performing. I would get whatever is affordable and regularly available in you area from 240 gr to 300 gr. LSWC, jacketed SP, XTP HP, etc.