Todd1700,

At what range are you shooting these deer? Bullets expand differently at a variety of ranges and velocities. I have used both Powerbelt's and Shockwaves with great success on each, but have also seen the small exit holes you talk about on the Shockwaves as well. I shoot the CVA Kodiak .50 cal & TC Triumph. I personally only use 100 grain charges as it was a more accurate load. In Southern Michigan, I have shots ranging from 10 yards to 150 yards (my personal limit), so the Shockwave is my go to right now. Would love to get a load worked up for the Barnes line.

If you are looking for expansion and your gun shoots them, look at the Barnes expanders. No personal experience, but from everything I have read there are devastating at most ranges once you find the right load & sabot combination.