I shot some water filled milk jugs from 50 yards from a 16" barrel to check Nosler BT performance. A neighbor had a beaver problem and I thought I'd test the rounds. I shot the Nosler 100 grain BT bullet and the 120 grain BT. The 100 grain bullet penetrated into 4th jug and the bullet and jacket separated with the core weighing about 50 grains IIRC. I was surprised how well the bullet held together thinking it was more of a varmint bullet. I also shot the 120 grain hunting ballistic tip which plowed through 5 one gallon jugs and a was stopped by a backing board. If I remember correctly the bullet and jacket were still intact but had a good mushroom and almost penetrated the 2 x 4 board.
My opinion the 120 grain would be OK for deer, antelope and hogs. A poster on here has taken a couple of antelope with the 120 grain BT and he likes the performance. I prefer the 100 grain Nosler BT for varmints, coyotes, ground hogs and the like.
Just my 2 cents.
I did buy some 100 grain Barnes TTSX which I think would be better than the 100 grain BT for Deer or other medium game.
My opinion the 120 grain would be OK for deer, antelope and hogs. A poster on here has taken a couple of antelope with the 120 grain BT and he likes the performance. I prefer the 100 grain Nosler BT for varmints, coyotes, ground hogs and the like.
Just my 2 cents.
I did buy some 100 grain Barnes TTSX which I think would be better than the 100 grain BT for Deer or other medium game.