Well, I' ve used the standard Hi-Shok 130 grain on deer size game for the past 15 years. There have been absolutely zero issues with it' s performance on the range or on deer. I can shoot it with excellent accuracy out to 300 yards and it has performed flawlessly on deer from ranges of 20 yards to my longest shot of 270 yards. I have never lost a deer and they' ve never traveled farther than 60 yards. You can get them on sale for $10.00 a box at Bass Pro or Walmart on occasion. What a deal!!!

Having said that, I have still considered trying out the 130 grain Hornady SST. They' re still reasonably priced at $18.00.