No i wouldnt say that. Ive shot deer close to 150 yards both times with a load of 120 grains 245 powerbelt, pass thru. Shot one that was standing picture perfect with 150 grains RS loose and a 295 powerbelt. After the smoke cleared that deer was down and slid down the hill a few feet. I honestly cant say what the other people are doing wrong or if anything. All 3 of us that use them over the years have never had this happen.