I'm more interested in what the terminal performance might be. Was hoping someone has actually shot a deer with one of those 180s.

If you saw my post on "The .45 GM Barrel's Maiden Voyage" you'll note that I got the 210 grain "41 Mag" Gold Dots to shoot pretty well. I have no doubt they would work fine on deer. They are designed as a hunting bullet. But the 180s are designed for "personal protection". I'm thinking about protecting myself from a white tail.