nchawkeye
Gotta admit I am a velocity-trajectory person, so I am shooting them with a stiff load, even the Speers are shot with the same load.
I also know in the normal situation my shots on average my shots would be around 60 yards, but I also want to be prepared for the the possible 200 yard on an elk or deer.
This cow was shot at an extended range and I am glad that I had the velocity and a bullet that would do the job.
This deer was harvested @ 120 yards and the bullet and load worked very well there also
Neither of these shots did I wonder if the bullet might come apart...
I know XTP's have a loyal following and that is fine - but IMO there are much better bullets on the market now.