Thank ya'll for all the insight. I actually found an interesting video on YouTube that tests a bunch of different federal bullets with ballistics gel. They even put different big game hydes and even bone in the gel. Pretty cool stuff. Check it out if anyone is interested:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMKve...e_gdata_player
I guess the reality is that every situation is gonna have variables. Every animal, every shot is gonna be different in some way shape or form. I guess the best thing for me to do is pick a couple different bullet types that I think might get the job done and try em through my gun. Then pick which ever one shoots the best and gives me the most confidence in making a good shot when the time comes. Thanks again everyone. Feel free to keep the suggestions coming if anyone has some ideas they'd like to share.