I used them last year but have changed back to 240gr XTP's. Reason is, I didn't get that good of penetration on tough shots. I shot a doe last year at 75yards in the shoulder with the Barnes 250gr. It didn't penetrate all the way thru both lungs. This year, I switched back to XTP's and had a 50 yard shot in the same postion on a 8pt. It went thru the shoulder and both lungs. But barely held in place behind the fur so I was able to recover a perfect mushroom. Seconds reason is the BC of the Barnes bullet. Maybe it was becuase extra 25 yards. I wouldn't hesitate to use one again. But for the price, I decided XTP's were the bullet that never failed me.