Started hunting with revolvers back in the 60's, mostly with 41's & 44's but have used about everything out there depending on the game at hand. Always tried to match the caliber to the game at hand & never felt you could use too much gun. Cast bullets have always been my preference but I have used some jacketed bullets over the years & they've made some dandies in the last couple decades.
Not trying to preach but a little bit of advice, don't over gun to start with, heavy loads are a slippery slope & hard to recover from.
Dick
