Hey guys I'd like abit of feedback on the performance of the 300 XTP 44 factory rounds, stuff like how they perform on game such as pigs and maybe elk. I hunt pigs here in New Zealand as well as deer. The main deer species being red deer- they're not as big as elk but certainly bigger than your average white tail.

Cheers B-dog

What are you going to shoot them out of?

Handguns for hunting are illegal here in NZ. It will be a 16" barreled Rossi lever gun.

I used that load on a large sow out of a 10-inch SBH and it worked well. One of the most accurate factory .44 mag loads I have ever shot.

B-dog

I would either try the 240 or the 300 gr XTP to see how they group in your gun. I shoot the Barnes 225gr XPB and had some Great results with deer shot game 1 shot kills the bullet relly
tears up and always passes thru even on shoulder shots on deer at
ranges of 75-100yds. JMO FWIW maybe try em to see if they will shot good in your gun?

They should get to movin' from that 16" barrel. Would be plenty good for those Red Stags you have down there.

More then adequate!!! I shoot them in my Ruger SBH with a 7 1/2 barrel. Your lever gun will give them plenty of extra speed. The 300 XTP will hold together well for you!

I agree, more than enough bullet for deer and stag. I have killed deer, bears and hogs with the 300 xtp. I load them to 1150 fps, and have never recovered a single bullet.

I really appreciate your guys experienced feedback. Looks like I should be on to a winner with the XTP Factory loads.

Cheers

B-dog