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nighthunter · March 19, 2005, 02:11 PM

I have a little experience with 240 gr. XTP on deer. Best penetration was with 23.5 gr. H110. Shot a large deer right in the middle of the chest as it was facing me at about 35 yards. The bullet exited in the middle of the left hind quarter. That was at least 36 inches of deer it traveled through and still exited. I can not expect more from the bullet than that. The result was an instantly dead deer. The internal damage was also impressive. You have chosen a good bullet to load.

March 19, 2005, 02:11 PM	#11
nighthunter Junior Member Join Date: February 6, 2005 Location: near DuBois Pa Posts: 12	I have a little experience with 240 gr. XTP on deer. Best penetration was with 23.5 gr. H110. Shot a large deer right in the middle of the chest as it was facing me at about 35 yards. The bullet exited in the middle of the left hind quarter. That was at least 36 inches of deer it traveled through and still exited. I can not expect more from the bullet than that. The result was an instantly dead deer. The internal damage was also impressive. You have chosen a good bullet to load.