I have seen first hand many times a 250 at 900 out of my 45 colt go through a deer the long way, so I get you. I think Elmer might smack him with his hat if he were alive today. If a 44 spl loaded right, a 357 mag and lastly the 45 colt at standard power levels can do the job, so can the 45 acp. Never used it for more than squirrels before. Thought it was time...