Originally Posted by rodwha

I doubt there was enough to make an XTP Mag bullet expand. A standard XTP might to do a little better, but there just ain't enough meat there...

I do know that a fellow used a 45 Colt 250 grn XTP on a deer and it blew up on it's shoulder, and didn't penetrate much at all. He had to down it with an Old Army.

You could try patched round ball. Or may even cowboy lead bullets.