RE: 240 GR. vs 300 GR, XTP
Almost all my hits with 240gr XTPs have been pass-throughs; only two recovered. All three CheapShot deer were passthrus. My biggest problem is putting the bullet in the right place; once that is done, the deer dies.
300 can only be better. On paper it looks to be better, as ranges increase - and I can't see how a longer bullet would be bad.