I shot & killed a deer a few years ago with just such a bullet, 240 grn home cast semi wadcutter held in a Hornady green(44 cal) sabot. I put it right in the boiler room at about 20 yrds & the deer went less than 20 yrds. I have also used a cast conical in the same manner. Another way I use them is getting a scope close, or just general shooting. I now mostly use SSTs for hunting but still have a use for the cheaper stuff.