Bayed a big sow this past Tuesday ( approximately 260 plus lbs ). Put a 150 gr Winnie Silver Tip from a Marlin 336 30-30 in her at approximately 50 yds behind the left shoulder when dogs moved out of the way. Spun her around and put another about 4" back from the first. She died. Shot a smaller 125 ish sow at about the same distance behind the left shoulder. Went about 20 steps and died. Works in my 30-30......I've used them on big boars. Shoot em in the shield and they don't pass through when there's a chance on hitting a dog on the other side. Usually find it against the hide or shield on opposite side.