I was sighted in at 150 yards and held just at the top of his back. The bullet struck low behind the heart but I had to fire from kneeling and was making some gyrations on the target. I use the Hornady Spires as my main load but always load up Woodleighs for bear. I suspect the Hornady Spire would have hit a bit higher and opened up a bit.
The finisher at 75 yards (another Woodleigh) did expand but not in an explosive manner. It still hit very hard, and penetration was of course complete.
