I use the 53 gr V-Max. 90% of what I'm shooting is hogs and the 45 gr is a little small. We have an infestation. Fortunately, I always buy in bulk so I have plenty of bullets, primers, and powder. I'll go through 1K rounds a year between the pigs, coyotes, and a few bobcats. I do load some 55 gr for the yotes and cats.