Sorry to hear that, however that has not been my experience w/ SWs . I used them on 3 deer last year using the bonded 250 ,and the farthest one went 35 yds and wound channels were impressive!. I just posted pics of the grousome holes and deep penetration in the buck I shot this year ,using the std 250 SW. IMO for the price, you cant beat em.

As to why they didnt work for you, I wish I had an answer for you.

Curious though ,on the 2nd doe, how do you know what the bullet actually did, if the deer was still walking around , are you sure you didnt miss, are you even sure it was the same doe if it was "walking around fine two days later"? I would imagine if the deer was hit in the shoulder w/ a large cal. bullet it would at least have a limp, even if the bullet didnt penetrate much.