Originally Posted by Triple Se7en

That 44-cal XTP (regular) in 300 grain did well on my pine tree-trunk tests over the weekend.

But wait, hold on to your hat, when I tell you what the 2nd best one was. Now this test was with five different bullets and I gauged the results on penetration and the width of bark that was missing after the shot.

Are you ready?...... believe it or not, the bullet that left the biggest dent in that Michigan pine was a 240gr T/C Cheapshot. OMG, I couldn't believe it myself.

BTW..... My 270gr Powerbelt Platinum left a bigger hole in that tree trunk than my 405gr Powerbelt lead HP. On a side note, I always use a fiber wad first, prior to loading any Powerbelt. In ending, I was shocked as to how little that tree trunk was marked, using a 405gr bullet.