My opinion, which is not data-based...

by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, November 20, 2023, 07:06 (166 days ago) @ Gunner

is for your .41, any good cast bullet will do the job---expansion or no. I believe that would be true with any suitable pistol caliber.

Now, that's what I believe never having shot a deer with a handgun. When that finally happens, I may well be humbled.