Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Predators and Varmints 35 gr Hornady V max non lead use?

I know, but I need to find something in CA that will blow up ground squirrels, have boat loads of defense, and 50 gr SP loads, but need a non lead bullet for varmints from squirrels to coyotes, and for the squirrels thought I would try Hornady's 35 grain V-max non lead.

On little critters, any experience, etc, ideas????????????