Originally Posted by JGRaider
Originally Posted by Torqued
Unless you're using a hunting ballistic tip it won't exit. I used to carry a 257 why. loaded pretty hot with 100 gr nosler ballistic tips. Always had a shot/flop. Deer absorbs 100% of the bullet energy,never had an issue. I use 120 gr hunting ballistic tips in my 7-08, loosing a deer isn't a concern with it for damn sure,but don't expect to recover a bullet or get much usable meat from the front shoulders.


What other kind of ballistic tip is available except a hunting ballistic tip?

Varmint ballistic tips. In the 25 caliber the 85gr is of the varmint variety and the 100 and 115 are hunting ballistic tips.
I see nothing wrong with how this bullet performed given the circumstances.