Cayugad,

I didn't knock down either animal. The deer luckily fell within sight. The bear however ran off into the thick brush (in New Brunswick). The bear went only 100 yards or less, but without an exit hole it took us almost an hour to track it (mostly on hands and knees). I like to know that when I hit an animal I can find it quickly and easily. I hate to give up on the powerbelts. They load so easy and shoot very good out of my gun (to 100 yards). Do you think I will get fragmentation with the shockwaves, or have problems loading the barnes? Thanks to all who respond.