I've had mixed results with hornady ballistic tips. However I have shot 7 deer with this bullet. 4 have left a descent blood trail, and 3 did not leave a single drop of blood. Their not so bad that I will throw the box away but not good enough for me to buy another once I use this current box up. For instance I shot a doe just yesterday evening, 60 yards perfect broadside, no blood trail. not even a single drop In the bed of my truck. But her vitals were obliterated. Her 2 front legs were useless. Should've neck shot at that distance but oh well.