excellent job with the 45 auto:I myself load the 200 grain xtp with 7.1 grains of unique FPS should be around 950 out of my mil spec 1911 5" barrel and would not hesitate to take aim on a whitetail out to 40 yards broadside shot;I would think I could get 2 shots off before he new what hit him and would say he won't go far.I think for longer distance my 41 mag: would be a better choice out to 50 yards without any problems.
I have taken deer out to 75 yards using my 44 mag:
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back in the 70's and 80's.I become a B/P flintlock hunter the last 8 years and enjoy hunt with the flintlock: