I have killed 4 deer with the 250 SST 2 kills were DRT 2 were long tracks with very little blood. All were recovered,but 50% difficult recovery rate is not acceptable for me. There are people I know that would have lost at least one of those animals. I will never shoot another deer with anything but a Nosler Partition. Sure sometimes they will require tracking,but they always leave good blood.This is my experience,yours may differ,but you should shoot with confidence in your ability to make a good shot,and the performance of your bullet. IMO Noslers rule.

Charlie