Sounds like a good range session. Cant argue against a 300 gr Gold dot. But think about all the dead deer from 30-30s or 35 remingtons. That 200 grain XTP or even the 180s are pretty close to those velocitys & "killing power" At least thats what I told my self all season long while holding my X7 loaded with a 200 grain SST over 70 grains BH209. It got a pass thru on a doe at 80 yards. Now like I said no arguement against a 300 grain Gold Dot