Thanks for all of the great information guys. I would have replied quicker but my internet was down last night. I talked to him this morning at work and he told me that when he first got the rifle he did try 100 grains but he doesnt remember the bullet he was shooting. He shot a nice buck at a very close distance and hit him in the shoulder. The buck ran off and when he went to find him he got the deer back up and had to shoot him again. He did end up getting the deer but went to 150 grains with terrible acccuracy in favor of penetration. I told him that it was probably the bullet and to try some of my Shockwaves or TMZ's and lets see what kind of accuracy he can get with them next weekend. It may have been a bullet that has a tendancy to fragment at close range. I'm trying to talk him into loose powder also. That way if the bullets dont shoot as accurately he can tailor his power charge to it. He is a bit reluctant, but will probably come around since he likes the idea of getting more shot for his dollar.

Thanks again,

Holley