I like tipped bullets for deer, but not Barnes. I've never shot them, and I likely never will. Most dramatic deer kills through the ribs have been with SST's. Target BTHP also do a fine job of laying them down right there for me. Plain ole soft points often do a good job too. As others have said, BT's are great too, but I'd pick a light for caliber one for deer hunting. If I was packing a 7-08 for deer only, I'd shoot 120 BT's, or 139 SST's for tipped bullets. I've seen softball-sized holes through deer with that 139 out of a WSM at normal to longer ranges.
