Yeah the 200 RNCL is just a well designed bullet. I punched the shoulders on a doe at about 30 yds (2500ish fps) and it left a golf ball size hole and didn't ruin both shoulders. A 270 or 30.06 at that range would have made a mess of both shoulders. I've killed numerous deer with that same bullet at 100ish yds from a 35 rem, so I know it will perform well at much less velocity also.