Phil told us a lot over a period of years, most of the technically relevent stuff forgotten in these threads.
Being a huge .458 user and log time fan of that round I recall he, as I, favored the 400gn Barnes X bullet as did others in the 90's until you ran out. After that he experimented and mentioned settling on 500grainers backed off to around 2000fps which is a good way to manage recoil for repeat shots where necessary.
Either the 400 or 500gn (or more) weighted bullets hit game hard enough to often see a visual sign that that animal is in trouble and that certainly can influence your speed in cycling the next round.
Big cartridges were what I considered a challenge to master and the proof being tight groups whenever you shoot and never a miss, or wild shot amiss on game. Phil is there and has the experience to know the outcome. Its good advice.
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