The 404 with a muzzle velocity of 2300 fps, at 200 yards should Hammer anything in North America. It is still plenty above the velocity threshold for petal shear and lots of penetration.
Gunner's African critter slaying / field trials certainly provided some great examples of this 404 grain bullet's worthiness.
This 404 Shock Hammer is definitely a do-all bullet in the 458 for non-solid duties. It was instant like at opening a box of that first order.
The 404 Hammer, the 380 grain Lehigh Copper Flat Point, the 350 grain North Fork Expanding Cup Solid, and the CEB 325 #13 Safari Solid are my present favorites. I do want to give the CEB 400 grain #13 Safari Solid a shot at the range. I am interested to see the potential POI match up with the 404 Hammer.
