44 Special for deer hunting?

[Gunman]

Has anyone used the 44special for deer and what would be a good load for it this is a Taurus with 6.5 inch barrel adjustable sights double action.I dont reload so is there any loaded ammo,thanks sorry for all the questions. needed to know.

[Jim n Iowa]

Gunman
Sorry for not getting back on you post quicker. I know several hunters that use 44sp in hand guns for deer hunting. All reload and use hard cast bullets. You can buy a 200 grn hp a defense load that would work in our area. I live in central Iowa and most of our shots are -60yds in cover. Get into reloading or get with a reloader to fix you up.
Jim

[brownsfan]

If you are considering only loaded ammo, I have shot a few boxes of Hornady 44 Special 180 grain JHP/XTP's and found them pleasant to shoot and accurate.  This load has a muzzle velocity of 1000 fps and the XTP has a good reputation as an accurate hunting bullet.

Ideally, you should be hunting out of a tree stand, where distances are short, and approach your shot selection like a bowhunter would.

[Gregory]

Gunman
Try http://www.cnccartridge.com/44.htm for a 44 special hunting load