I think there are pros and cons on exit wounds. 1 half inch hole should bleed enough for a blood trail. I personally like the fact that all of the bullets eneregy is absorbed inside the body. My brother uses 20 gaugeFederal with the Barnes Expander and the last 2 bucks he shot did not have a exit hole and both deer fell dead where hit. Both were heart shots. Not saying one is right and other is wrong just what I prefer.