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olafpfj wrote: Since the Deerstalker is a gas operated semi auto I can only download so much. The factory Winchesters just sort of dribble out of the ejection port as did anything I loaded below 21grs of A2400. I'm thinking that while the semi-jacket flat points will be more bone crushing I can't help but think the 240 XTP moving at 1700fps would also be fairly devastating. I will check the factory Hornady loads on the chrono tomorrow and see what they do.

Either way it seems that any 44mag round I stick in there will get the job done according to you and C-dub

I'm heading back to the range tomorrow and I will put a few of each through and see what the accuracy is like.

Don't take my word for it. I was asking. I've been told it should be okay, but I don't know it for myself.

I've never been hog hunting before, but have been tempted a few times at the possibility. I even have a couple things in .44mag that I would consider taking. A Henry rifle that I'm pretty good with and a Ruger revolver for those close up back up shots if needed. I would carry it in a holster, but would have to get one first. I've been told that either of those would be sufficient. I bought some hot .44mag factory loads one time for something and they turned out to be just a smidge too long to cycle through the Henry. I still haven't fired them, even through the revolver. I do wonder, though, is a specially loaded .44mag needed for hogs? Wouldn't just about any .44mag be sufficient?