Seems like hardcast is very popular. I have no experience with hardcast. Have always used hollowpoint. Always figure bigger hole is better and figured without expansion bullet won?t kill as well or do as much damage. Have notice last couple deer shot haven?t gotten pass thru and no blood trail. Both shoulder shots. Have been considering hard cast for bloodtrail but still leery about no expansion. Will be getting 480 shortly for bigger hole and seems like most ammo available is hardcast. Guess looking for opinions from people with experience with hardcast bullets and 480 ruger.