First off I don't intend this post to tick anyone off, or begin a flame war of any sort, just a concerted discussion of ACTUAL EXPERIENCES...thats what we're shooting for here. That being said:

Over my slightly better than one decade of time spent in the deer woods, Ive assisted in the trailing of 13-15 wounded deer. Im proud to say NONE of those were my deer, and the majority were found in short order. Of those deer, nearly every one to the deer save maybe a few were 30-30 shot. I have been a student of firearms from a very young age, and I am well aware of the sheer tonnage of venison that rifle has put in the freezer. But JUST THIS SEASON Ive seen 2 deer walk away from solid, close range hits, with plenty of blood sign, one of those with a 170 gr Partition courtesy of Federal. We hunt some thick, thick country and if they can cover 40+ yards, you may or may not find your animal. Anyhow, I just wanted to open a discussion on everyones, and I repeat, ACTUAL EXPERIANCE with this round on deer. Thanks for the replys!!