I know 1 deer does not a judgement make, but I was so surprised when I got a 44 mag rifle this year and shot a deer at just under 50 yds. Didn't even flinch from a perfect lung shot. Blood trail sucked, was non-existent. the deer went about 60-70 yds. looked as if the bullet flew thru the deer without expanding much. 270 grain, hollowpoint from remington.