ArchAngelCD
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The 150gr 30-30 is a well established Deer load for 100 years or more. A 150gr .308" bullet traveling @2200 fps will generate 1611 ft/lbs of energy. A 240gr .429" bullet traveling @1833 fps will generate 1790 ft/lbs of energy. I'm sure the .44 Magnum will do just fine filling the freezer even if you use a 240gr bullet instead of a 265gr bullet. I'm fairly sure of it...
As a side note, even though Hornady XTP bullets are good bullets they might not stand up to hitting bone @~1700 fps. Nosler makes a tough handgun bullet in both JSP and JHP for the .44 Magnum and other calibers too. EVEN BETTER, Sierra has outstanding "Sports Master" hunting bullets and for the .44 Magnum in 180gr, 200gr, 240gr and 300gr bullets. I have used Sierra JHC (jacketed hollow cavity) bullets for my .357 Magnum Carbine ammo and the bullets are exceptional hunting bullets.
Check on the Sierra .44 Magnum bullets HERE...
As a side note, even though Hornady XTP bullets are good bullets they might not stand up to hitting bone @~1700 fps. Nosler makes a tough handgun bullet in both JSP and JHP for the .44 Magnum and other calibers too. EVEN BETTER, Sierra has outstanding "Sports Master" hunting bullets and for the .44 Magnum in 180gr, 200gr, 240gr and 300gr bullets. I have used Sierra JHC (jacketed hollow cavity) bullets for my .357 Magnum Carbine ammo and the bullets are exceptional hunting bullets.
Check on the Sierra .44 Magnum bullets HERE...