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I agree with the others that 130gr bullets at 3000fps are very "explosive" to the animal to 150 yards.
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That really depends on the bullet you are using, and how appropriate it is for the animal being hunted.
Even the classically-constructed 130 gr Core-Lokt has never given me "explosive expansion", on light game at close range (3,050 fps at the muzzle). In fact, I have been very impressed with penetration, expansion, bone-smashing, and reliability. However, they don't hold up on tougher game, like Elk.
This discussion just brings us back to one of the standard rules of hunting:
Choose the right bullet!
If you're hunting big game, don't use a varmint bullet.
If you're hunting Elk, don't use a "deer" bullet.
Most of all:
Know the expansion velocities of the bullet!
Don't load a bullet to 3,000 fps, if it is designed to expand between 1,800 fps and 2,700 fps, and your shots will likely be close range.