Last season I took 3 deer, 1 bear, and 4 hogs with the PP's. I had complete passthrus on everythingexcept 2 hogs. The deer all fell within sight but the bear and the hogs were longer recoverys. All entrance holes showed the blades were fully open and all the heads still had all the blades. I did have to sharpen the blades out of the package. Just my expirience, but I am sure I will be using them this season.