255 gr cast hp in the 44 special mv for deer

[Johnnyjr]

My question is. How much mv do you all think is needed for a 44 special out of a rifle is needed for deer at let's say from zero to 75 yards..thanks

[HarryAlonzo]

RD recommends 1000 ft-lb of energy as a minimum, and I agree. I like a 240 gr bullet.

[Johnnyjr]

Who is or what is RD.¿

[Ranch Dog]

Yeah, that's my rule... at the terminal end. I've shot a bunch of deer & hogs withe less, but exact shot placement becomes everything. Not only hitting a spot, but understanding the critters innards and how to get to them.

[HarryAlonzo]

RD is The Man.

Looks like your 255 gr bullet needs to be running at 1330 fps at 75 yds to have 1000 ft-lbs of energy. One might be inclined to run 44 Mag loads.

[Reese-Mo]

FWIW, I load 44 special for revolver with cast bullets but for rifle with jacketed, or coated bullets. Reason being the oddball bullet is a quick tip off to me to the hot loading. I don't know of any 44 special brass that won't take the hot loads, the limit is the firearm up to 44 mag pressures.

In a Rossi 92, hot 44 specials are just fine.