rdish50,Yeah that' s what I thought when I shot and the deer hit the ground.Done deal.I guess it is the mass of the bullet.I have had several deer carry off a 6 mm round ,Even when hit top dead center.I put them up years ago.Went to the .264 Mag. loved it .Then went to " Baby Doll" my 7 mm Rem. Mag. I have not tracked anything in a long time.