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Mule Deer.

Thanks for the information, very Interesting

I have never been a big Sierra or Speer bullet user.

I did use the 140gr Hornady BTSP out of my 270 for a few seasons in the 90's, and they worked but went back to flat base. My impression was the BT's were softer.

My nephews shot three deer with reduced loads and the 140 BTSP. Running about 2300fps. Recovered two of them. Perfect expansion, and both shots were less than a 100 yards.
The 3rd deer was a pass through the ribs.