I am looking for your input on designing a bullet for medium game (Deer in 100 to 200lb range) at short (less than 100 Yards) range.
Here are the basics.
1. Why? - Because. I have killed dozens of deer in the last 20 years with subsonic 300 whisper, 308 win and 44 mag. I want to build a specific purpose dedicated 44 mag, a heavy bullet is easier to keep subsonic and deliver as much energy as possible.
2. I do cast and reload and have good supply of lead, tin, WW etc..
3. I have a Remington 788 44 magnum I am going to rebarrel to a faster twist (1 in 24 or so) for this project.
4. Bullet needs to be in the 400 grain range fired at 1000 fps.
5. I hunt with a suppressor
6. Leaning toward powder coating
All that being said I will need a custom mold - I have been Looking at Accurate Molds 43-405P as an example but want a wider Meplat. I prefer it to be about .7 (.300") What is really tripping me up at this point is the ogive.
Any input on design would be appreciated.