I am going to try the speer 250 grain gold dots for next year.
I think the hornady mag: could use more punch or more powder I only shoot the 85 grains max: in the thunderhawk because it can kick like a mule I would say it must be around 6 1/2lbs max and has a 24' barrel :I love the gun just can't see my self parting with it.I also llike the feel of real walnut in my fingers.I never had it fail me rain,sleet,snow I use the Rws 1075+ caps with a t/c flame thrower nipple.
I also have taken a few large deer using the silverlighting in 300 grain man they drop them were they stand with 85 grains of triple but ot is a soft HPBT bullet all lead.