All these tests by Ron cater to penetration first - expansion 2nd and breakage 3rd. I lean to the side of Hornady when rating their XTP models for toughness. This 200 gr version is rated the worst, when judging 40-44-45 caliber handgun bullets, as for use in muzzleloaders. It's prone to bust-up at ML speeds.

Muzzle Velocity Range (fps) for it gives it ONLY a 700-1200 rating...... low-low-low. This was the first 40-cal bullet I considered when first shopping for 40s last January. It was also the first one I disqualified. I would not purchase any XTP, that does not merit at-least a 1600 rating. Then right after the speed rating, I look at density ratings. Then if I like the density/speed ratings of a XTP model, then I eliminate the need to purchase the tougher 240 or 300 Mag models, for deer are all I hunt these days.

So the bullet I ended-up purchasing last month was heavier than I wanted. But I trust the 44-cal 300 grain XTP to easily get the job done at higher speeds and not prone to break-up. The 240 was my 2nd choice. I did not like any of their XTP 40-cal offerings. The 185 model is tougher than the 200, but is less dense than the 200.

I never factored-in projected range with any of these models. I believe the differences are negligible. I also understand the liking to the 40-cal 200 gr, for it being the longest/narrowest of the group, which allows it to fly longer and straighter ..... but marginably thou.