We have used the Hornady 60 gr SP with great effect on does and cull bucks, as well as pigs in the 100-150 lb range. Most of the deer are shot behind the shoulder while quartering away, and most of those have dropped where they stood. The pigs have been either head shots or behind the shoulder, and the majority of them haven't taken a step either. It is inexpensive and shoots well enough to be effective for us, so it has become our meat/cull/pest round most of the time.
The Hornady 75 gr BTHP has also done well for us on a couple of larger deer and pigs, but my experience with it is limited compared to the 60 gr SP.
Two things that we have seen repeatedly is that shot placement is key and there isn't much of a blood trail if they run.
The Hornady 75 gr BTHP has also done well for us on a couple of larger deer and pigs, but my experience with it is limited compared to the 60 gr SP.
Two things that we have seen repeatedly is that shot placement is key and there isn't much of a blood trail if they run.
