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I knew this question would surface at some point, and a fair question. However, the only 25 caliber bullet I've used to date to harvest deer has been the 110 Accubond, and my experiences of quick one-shot kills have not mirrored the experiences of those either using the Accubond or the 25-06 cartridge. I'm just trying to apply due diligence in bullet selection to ensure a quick, humane kill without need of tracking the animal the distances I've had to in the past. If there's a better bullet, I want to try it. And I respect the opinions and experiences of folks on this forum. But your question is fair...I've never recovered a Ballistic Tip.
As far as the Berger VLD is concerned, I've only recovered the jacket. Usually under the offside hide.
They perform as they are advertised. Go in 1-3" and rapidly expand. Turns lungs and heart in goo.
I've only lost about a quarter sized piece of meat on both sides of the rib cage.
Here's a thought.
If the animal is dead, what difference does the recovered bullet weight matter?