I have killed several deer with my Ruger 44 mag carbine. Most deer drop in their tracks. I have killed them with 180m grn, 210 grn, and 240 grn bullets. I reccomend 240 grn jsp bullets. I heard Garret has a 300 grn bullit I may try if I see some. The longest shot was a little over 100 yds. Gun is great for pigs as well.

If you use a 357, federal makes a cast 180 grn hunting bullit that should work reasonably well out to 50 yds.