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Message: <blockquote data-quote="rocketman" data-source="post: 3904482" data-attributes="member: 24956">FWIW...Two days ago I used a Nosler Custom Competition Match 200 gr HPBT 8mm bullet on a buck at 80 yards. I never chrony'd the load but it was 2300 fps in the book.  I only grabbed the 8mm mauser because my 30-30 wasn't sighted for the new powder load.The bullet punched a clean hole through with little damage until it got to the heart then started to open up or tumble. It left a larger exit hole in the ribs but when it hit the humerus on the opposite side it detonated and destroyed the entire shoulder. The buck had large exit hole with bones and meat falling out. I had to throw out the whole shoulder. What a waste.I didn't find a trace of bullets fragments in the meat. I only dug around in the shoulder for a few seconds before throwing it in the dogfood pile. I guess all of it passed through.I'd say just use the bullet that is most accurate and will place the shot where it needs to go with the least amount of damage, match grade or not. I don't buy into the mega expanding bullet craze. I guess its makes for good business. I'll stick with my bow or even try .223. I wouldn't even be scared to use an FMJ if it was legal.</blockquote>