I'm also finding these posts extremely interesting. I called my "gotta shoot 3 pellets" buddy in my office at lunchtime and let him read the thread. I think he is finally getting the picture. It's pretty uncommon to find many deer here over two hundred pounds, and people are getting what I would consider extreme penetration on elk and bear...without magnum charges. Awsome!

In my situation Iam getting comparable accuracy with three loads...80g 240 XTC, 90g 250 ShockWave, and 120g TMZ. I had chosen the TMZ from a ballistic standpoint, though I havent run the numbers yet. I just figured the trajectory would be alot better with the extra velocity. Though...at the distances I plan on shooting it probably wont make much difference anyway. Just thinking out loud.

Holley