Good point on the applied energy at long yardage topgun. None of my numerous deer over the years have been beyond 125 yds since the terrain in Vt/ NY, NH and Maine isn't condusive to long shots. Since I have started to hunt out west the possibility of a longer shot at a much larger and tougher animal than a deer is present. I doubt that my shooting ability or confidence in the load would allow me to take a shot over 300 yds.