I use the 245gr powerbelt, and it passed right through the deer i shot(100yard shot). I did have an issue with blood (environmental is noted); it didn't seem like the blood started right away, but i was standing in 10inches of water. I guess a hollow tip would cause more, anyway, i did have a whole box of 245gr. powerbelt but my hunting partner used them all at the range, due to his gun miss-firing.....hmmmmmmmmm-wonder who?