+1, I also use the 165 gr sierra gameking hpbt. They are an extremely accurate bullet and shoot to the same poi as the match grade sierras that I loaded up for my 06'. I wouldn't have any worries about this bullet on deer either, but still prefer the heavier tougher bullet like the partition in my 300 and 338 for elk. Check out Midway and read the reviews that guys post about these bullets. Very good bullet for the money.
I've use both the 165 HPBT and SPBT and far prefer the HPBT. It is tougher, but still works fine on deer and stout enough for elk. You have no worries about point deformation either, but you may not have those worries anyway.
Mostly I shoot them in 308 and 30-06. They shoot just the same with the same loads. Just shoot them and don't worry about any difference, IMHO.
