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<blockquote data-quote="Chief44" data-source="post: 5049988" data-attributes="member: 20280"><p>I've hunted with a handgun for over 30 years and have tried several caliber/bullet type and weights. The topic of bullet type/weight has been debated countless times and in my opinion it comes down to personal preference. Most of my handgun hunting these days is done with just a couple of guns/loads. I've got a 7.5" super Blackhawk 44 mag that shoots 240 gr JHP and XTP's very well. I've taken a number of deer over the years with this combination and never had an issue. I've also got a Blackhawk chambered in 44 special. A 250 gr hardcast WFN bullet with a large meplet at 1000 FPS will kill just as well and I've never had one not pass all the way through a deer. They usually take a short run when shot with this load but blood trails are usually pretty good and they die quickly. Keep in mind that I hand load the 44 special. Unless you go with Underwood or buffalo bore, most 44 special loads are pretty weak for hunting. As for the 10 mm, this past season was the first time I've used that round for hunting. I did kill one deer with it using underwoods 180gr nosler JHP load and was pleased with the results. The 10mm is kinda new to me but from the research I've done the 200 gr XTP seems to be a good performer. Which ever bullet weight you choose in 10mm, I encourage you to seek out full power loads. Most factory loads are not going at true 10mm velocities. The main thing in handgun hunting is to practice and to limit your shots to ethical ranges.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chief44, post: 5049988, member: 20280"] I’ve hunted with a handgun for over 30 years and have tried several caliber/bullet type and weights. The topic of bullet type/weight has been debated countless times and in my opinion it comes down to personal preference. Most of my handgun hunting these days is done with just a couple of guns/loads. I’ve got a 7.5” super Blackhawk 44 mag that shoots 240 gr JHP and XTP’s very well. I’ve taken a number of deer over the years with this combination and never had an issue. I’ve also got a Blackhawk chambered in 44 special. A 250 gr hardcast WFN bullet with a large meplet at 1000 FPS will kill just as well and I’ve never had one not pass all the way through a deer. They usually take a short run when shot with this load but blood trails are usually pretty good and they die quickly. Keep in mind that I hand load the 44 special. Unless you go with Underwood or buffalo bore, most 44 special loads are pretty weak for hunting. As for the 10 mm, this past season was the first time I’ve used that round for hunting. I did kill one deer with it using underwoods 180gr nosler JHP load and was pleased with the results. The 10mm is kinda new to me but from the research I’ve done the 200 gr XTP seems to be a good performer. Which ever bullet weight you choose in 10mm, I encourage you to seek out full power loads. Most factory loads are not going at true 10mm velocities. The main thing in handgun hunting is to practice and to limit your shots to ethical ranges. [/QUOTE]
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