Josmund

If that load shoots good i probably would not go higher without extending the range of impact too. Ive turned them into pancakes with 100gr of BH209 in my media tests. It appears you matched the fps to the bullets designed limits and it should perform fine at the range you tested.

Yes that is a Barnes 285gr Spitfire and they are known to fail to expand sometimes. They look purdy when they do expand properly. I would try the 200gr XTP and the new Nosler 200gr. Both are under half the cost of the Harvester 40-200gr and the 200gr XTP performs about the same. Its very popular for youth loads and quite effective if shot at the right fps. Another great 45x40 shooter is the 180gr GoldDot but yes..they are back ordered all over atm.

If you want to try a 40cal Barnes that should expand every time, look at the Barnes 40-155gr TAC-XP. Its light but shoots very well plus its cheaper than any other Barnes 45x40cal option. Ive shot a few into media and i have little doubt they would work well within 100 yards and good shot placement.