TNHagies
I know you are on an anti-XTP kick now, but the fact is, if you would have made that same shot (high, through the ribs) with the Deep Curl you still wouldn't have had any/much blood.
I am not defending anybody or anything but fact is I am not sure of that. I know I have made that shot with a 260 grain Nolser and Last week with a 200 grain Lehigh and believe me there was not lack of blood in either case.
This shot was high, breaking 4 ribs - but there was no absence of blood. it was all over the place.
This shot was high in the chest and out behind the right leg - with a Nosler... No lack of blood here either. This deer made it about 20 ft.
I do think the bullet can made a difference...