Reflex,

My guess would be no. As I noted earlier, that bullet is designed (according to Hornady) to open at 700 fps. maybe the reports are from folks hitting critters at slightly longer range, where you would not be taxing the construction quite so badly.

Thanks for the reports on the other bullets. I have decided to use my 230 XTP's this year. I do have the Barnes 185's cooking right along, but the accuracy part needs a lot more testing. I am not sure if it is just my load, or copper build-up, but from a clean barrel they start to group nicely, then seem to go to heck within a handful of shots. If I cannot get them to where I want for hunting, I know I will keep a bunch loaded for my rural personal protection. I do like the idea of having a few bullet choices for different needs.

Craig