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topstrap · February 18, 2002, 03:49 AM

I know this isn't what you were looking for but I used a 240 XTP this Fall to bag a nice Axis Deer in Texas at about 80 yards. Shot it in the neck (it's all I could see) and it ended up on the far side of the neck just under the skin. It opened up perfectly, I'm betting that the 200 will work equally well on a deer sized animal as long as it doesn't get into any heavy boned areas. Hopefully someone will answer you with experience on that particular bullet.

Topstrap

February 18, 2002, 03:49 AM	#2
topstrap Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 131	I know this isn't what you were looking for but I used a 240 XTP this Fall to bag a nice Axis Deer in Texas at about 80 yards. Shot it in the neck (it's all I could see) and it ended up on the far side of the neck just under the skin. It opened up perfectly, I'm betting that the 200 will work equally well on a deer sized animal as long as it doesn't get into any heavy boned areas. Hopefully someone will answer you with experience on that particular bullet. Topstrap __________________ Bigger is usually better, the further away it is the better, but hitting what you aim at is sooooo satisfying