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The Hornady 158 grain FP-XTP (not the hollow point) is an excellent, tough .357 magnum bullet that works well at Carbine speeds. Over 18.0 grains of Lil' Gun, it gets 1,867 fps MV from my 18.5 inch 1894C. At 100 yards that will be down to 1,526 fps and 817 fpe. That is certainly enough to slay a deer if you put the bullet where it needs to be, but you should be disciplined enough to pass on less than optimal shots.

If you are going to hunt deer with a .357 rifle, stay away from hollow points. They expand way too quickly at close range, penetrate poorly and may come apart.