how many of you gentlemen have a larger bore (revolver you hunt with)?
like a 454 cassull, 445 DWSM, 480 ruger, 460 S&W or 500 S&W.
and how many of you hand load for those revolvers?
Ive hunted with revolvers loaded with hard cast bullets for 5 decades
the results are in my opinion rather satisfying , and suit my hunting style well,
AS I prefer to try to get into under 100 yards (well under if I can) before firing a shot.
power is not as critical as most people might imagine , but accurate shot placement is critical.
yes a 44 mag is 100 percent lethal, and with a 310 grain lee hard cast bullet in a 44 mag,
and 445 DWSM,
I've shot more than a few deer and hogs and two elk in the last 50 years
yes you can select and use a more powerful cartridge,
yes the 44 mag is now considered old school,
yes more power and a larger heavier bullet potentially hits harder,
Ive yet to see the extra power provide a great deal more lethality, but
if you can handle the recoil certainly a 480 ruger, 460 or 500 S&W provides more power,
but Ive always wondered if a 44 mag properly loaded has bullets that punch through and exit from most angles ,
how much do you gain from more power.
from what I've read hes using a ruger revolver in 44 mag with 300 grain bullets