The 444 & 45/70 if used for woods hunting white tail deer, need
no gimmick bullets. A cast lead bullet will kill them to death. If
you are after big bear, moose or elk a fancy bullet of some type
may preform better. I don't own a 444, I have owned them in
the past of the two the 45/70 is better choice for most guys. The
killing power on deer is very close. I have used 300gr Honaday
HPs for years just because of accuracy.