I have been shooting XTPs for years. I don't buy the pre-packaged stuff so I can't speak for the 250 grain bullets. But I have shot the .44 and .45 cal bullets in 240 grain. Never had an issue with either. Also shot the .44 cal 300 grain XTP for a few seasons but got away from them since I had to special order them from the shop. But wow, the extra 60 grains was a hammer on the deer I shot.