Indy-Travis Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Hey guys, I am new to pistol hunting, and it still will not by my primary weapon, but I love shooting my revolvers and would like to try to take a deer with one. I have a .44 with a 4" bbl., and feel confident in my shooting ability out to just 30-35 yards or so, and plan on taking only shots 30 or less. The gun likes lighter bullets, so far I am planning on using Winchester 210gr. silvertips, they shoot the best of all I have tried. I was just wanting to be sure that that round is "enough" for whitetails considering the reletively short distances I plan on shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Did you check to make sure a 4" barrel is legal where you hunt? Most loads will work at 30yards, but I do know the solid tips will yield a little better penetration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy-Travis Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 It's legal, 4" is the minimum barrel length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR44 Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 I've used Hornaday XTP 240gr hp, taken deer out to 50 yds no problem. Have also used Win silvertip hp but in 357 & on coyote, they also work real good. Which ever works best and you feel comfortable with. GOOD LUCK ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNY_Whitetailer Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 I am shooting a Magtech 240 grain SJSP out of my Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter in 44 Mag for whitetail...I have never shot the Silvertips...Let us know how they perform. Here's a link to the Silvertip page on Winchester's website...The figures provided were generated using a 4" barreled handgun...Check it out. http://www.winchester.com/products/catalog/handgundetail.aspx?symbol=X44MS&cart=NDQgUmVtIE1hZ251bQ==&use=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy-Travis Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Thanks! Looks like it is a bullet built for whitetails, so I should be fine. Indiana has a "one buck" a year rule, just shot a nice 8pt with the bow on Monday, so I will be chasing a doe with the pistol starting on the 17th. I will post results if I have any luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy-Travis Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Tomorrows the day, hope to have a field review for the performance of the Win. 210gr. Silvertip on a fat doe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I'm sorry I didn't get to this post sooner. The Silvertip is a very soft bullet. I seriously doubt you'll get complete penetration even on a broadside shot. I personally prefer 2 holes for easier blood trailing. I've used the 200 and 240gr Hornady XTPs on many deer and haven't ever had issue with bullet performance. I even shoot them in my ML guns. Your 4" barrel will be fine at the ranges you listed as long as you are up to the shot. My next 44mag will be a 4 incher. Good luck and hopefully we'll see some pictures. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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