I have used the 220gr NP as my primary Plains game 06 combination. Last shot was an Eland and the bullet was found under the skin on the off side. Most curious bullet recovery I have ever found. The front core seperated but was found as a perfect rivet resting with the remainder of the bullet. Which means to me neither the bullet nor the front core deviated on their track thru the animal. I would have never thought this possible.