I've shot everything from rabbits to elk with the .458 Socom. It's shooting the same bullet at modern 45/70 velocities. I found that the Hornady was too heavily constructed for light-skinned deer. I finally ended up shooting the 300gr and 405gr Remingtons. They are half the price and expanded perfectly. BTW, the 405gr Remington put 3 rounds through the chest of an 8x7 bull elk...DRT.

Lance

Life's too short to share it with an ugly gun.