Wondering which boolit to use hunting. Will be using my 357max. Ruger #1. The 358627 GB boolit hits 2100fps, the MM 235gr boolit will go 2010 fps , the "hammer" Old West GB boolit (260gr or so) will go 1930 fps and the 359-190 RD will go 2,400fps(2,400 ft lbs). Meplats on last three are almost identical @.260" , but I am thinking the "hammer" will do just that.
Plan on mule deer. Keep my shots to 170yds or less. However, I might also have an Elk tag, and thinking the MM or "hammer" will do the job too at these ranges. After all, the 30-30 works and the MM boolit should do just as well as a 30-30.
With the RD boolit, 3" high@ 100yds, and about 4" low at our 220yd gongs. The MM is about the same. Leaning towards just the MM boolit. "Hammer" boolit is about 7" low @220yds. You sure can tell the difference when it hits. "Hammer" boolit is the most accurate of the bunch, 1" vs 1.75" @ 100yds for the others.
Thoughts?